How much/often do I feed my rottweiler mix puppy?
How much/often do I feed my rottweiler mix puppy? Dog Breed Discussions
i suggest 4 meals a day until about 5 months, then 3 meals until 6 months. and then 2 until 1 year old, or when she starts ignoring her middle meal. and then continue feeding 2 meals a day for the rest of her life. it's best not to feed a dog once a day because then she'll be hungry all day until the meal comes along. if you feed twice a day, then she'll be satisfied all day. plus, if you feed her one large meal, she may eat too fast and feel sick. but if you really want to, you can start feeding one meal a day starting when she's a year old.i suggest you ask the people at the shelter what they fed her so you can make the transition from their food to a brand you prefer. if there is no transition, your puppy may feel sick. you can transition by mixing 3/4 of their food with 1/4 of your food, and feeding that for about a week, then 1/2 and 1/2, then 1/4 of theirs with 3/4 of yours, until your puppy is eating your brand i also recommend feeding kibble because it's hard and helps clean your puppy's teeth. if your pup isn't eating, you can add some water and let the kibble absorb it a bit, and then feeding her. but make sure not to let it sit for more than 5 minutes. otherwise, the food will go bad.i feed my toy poodle Canidae because "it does not have dyes, chemical preservatives, by-products, and salt and sugar additives that can make a puppy hyper. Canidae t has 2 protein sources in the first 3 ingredients, which is recommended in a good dog food. and includes Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids" (i got this directly from a packet my breeder gave me).you'll know when you're feeding the right amount because the perfect weight for a dog is when you place both hands on both sides of the dog's ribs from above. when you press gently, you should be able to feel a bit of the ribs, and not too much.peeled and chopped vegetables and fruits (apples, pears, potatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, squash, spinach, tomatoes, and melons such as watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe) help puppies with teething, and RAW bones (chicken, turkey, lamb, beef) help clean teeth and keep gums healthy. cooked bones will splinter in the throat, while raw bones bend.the above paragraph/list was also directly from a packet my breeder gave me :)good luck