Puppy Dry Food

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Here is a short guide to feeding dry food to help you find your way around.
How much should you give?
How do you switch from one brand of dry food to another?
How do you switch from puppy dry food to adult dry food?

Amount of kibble according to adult weight and puppy age

 

Estimated adult weight

2 months old

4 months old

6 months old

8 months old

10 months old

2kg

49g/day

56g/day

48g/day

40g/day

39g/day

3kg

64g/day

75g/day

69g/day

54g/day

53g/day

Frequency of meals

 

From 2 to 8 months: give approximately 20 g of kibble 3 times a day (morning, noon, evening).
From 8 months onwards: reduce to 2 meals a day (morning and evening).
Tips:
Leave the bowl available to the puppy for 30 minutes for each meal.
After each meal, take the puppy outside to do its business.
Important: provide fresh water for the puppy at will.

Transition between two brands of dry food

 

When changing brands of kibble, it is important to do so gradually to avoid digestive problems. Here is a 20-day transition plan:

  1. Days 1 to 3: 90% old+ 10% new.
  2. Days 4 to 6: 80% old + 20% new.
  3. Days 7 to 9: 70% old + 30% new.
  4. Days 10 to 12: 60% old + 40% new.
  5. Days 13 to 15: 50% old + 50% new.
  6. Days 16 to 18: 30% old + 70% new.
  7. Days 19 to 20: 20% old + 80% new.
  8. From day 21 onwards: 100% new dry food.

Switching from puppy dry food to adult dry food

 

Around 10 to 12 months: start replacing puppy dry food with dry food suitable for adult dogs.

Continue feeding two meals per day even after switching to adult dry food.

Important: provide fresh water for the dog at all times.

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