Depending on your puppy’s breed and size, you’ll likely switch to adult dog food between seven and 14 months. Puppies need the most food when they are around six- to 12-weeks-old. At this stage, you will need to feed them three times a day.
When should my dog switch from puppy food to dog food?
Small breeds can make the switch at 7 to 9 months, bigger breeds at 12, 13, even 14 months. Err on the side of caution: Better to be on puppy food a little too long than not long enough. After age 1: Most owners feed adult dogs two half-portions a day.
Is it OK to give a puppy regular dog food?
There’s certainly nothing toxic about adult dog food, and your puppy won’t become sick from eating the odd bowl of kibble or stealing morsels from his big-brother’s dish (aside, potentially, from some minor digestive upset). However, long-term damage can result from a steady diet of adult dog food.
How many cups of food should I feed my puppy?
| Ideal Weight of Dog (At Maturity) | Weaning-12 Weeks | 9-11 Months |
|---|---|---|
| 3-12 lbs | 1/2-1 cup | Adult portion |
| 13-20 lbs | 1/2-1 1/4 cups | 1-1 1/2 cups |
| 21-50 lbs | 1/2-1 1/2 cups | 2-3 cups |
| 51-75 lbs | 5/8-2 1/3 cups | 2 1/2-4 3/4 cups |
At what age can puppies start drinking water?
When they’re about 3 weeks of age you can introduce puppies to water by providing a shallow water dish outside the whelping box or sleeping area. Puppies at this age are beginning to explore their environments and will be able to find the dish.
What age is a dog no longer a puppy?
In general, puppies become adult dogs between one and two years of age. But it’s not like they wake up the morning of their first birthday and are suddenly grown-up dogs! In fact, puppy maturation is a process, and it varies from dog to dog depending on size, breed, socialization, and more.
How do I know if my puppy is eating enough?
Puppies always need a lot of food to eat. But you can determine their health whether or not you are feeding them enough by using a trick. If you feed your puppy enough when you put your hand on the rib cage area, you should feel the ribs, but the ribs should not be visible.
How many times a day should a puppy poop?
Whereas it’s normal for puppies to poop up to five times a day, adult dogs need to go number two less frequently. Read on for tips on how many times a day dogs poop, when they are most likely to poop and what to do if your dog is struggling to go.