{"id":4624,"date":"2022-09-02T03:15:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T03:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/"},"modified":"2022-09-03T10:24:07","modified_gmt":"2022-09-03T10:24:07","slug":"quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Answer: Can you over feed a puppy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#Quick_Answer_Can_you_overfeed_a_puppy\" title=\"Quick Answer: Can you overfeed a puppy?\">Quick Answer: Can you overfeed a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#How_do_I_know_if_I_overfed_my_puppy\" title=\"How do I know if I overfed my puppy?\">How do I know if I overfed my puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#Can_you_feed_a_puppy_too_much\" title=\"Can you feed a puppy too much?\">Can you feed a puppy too much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#Is_overfeeding_a_puppy_bad\" title=\"Is overfeeding a puppy bad?\">Is overfeeding a puppy bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#How_much_food_do_you_feed_a_puppy\" title=\"How much food do you feed a puppy?\">How much food do you feed a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#Will_a_puppy_stop_eating_when_its_full\" title=\"Will a puppy stop eating when it\u2019s full?\">Will a puppy stop eating when it\u2019s full?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#What_does_parvo_poop_look_like\" title=\"What does parvo poop look like?\">What does parvo poop look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#How_many_cups_of_dry_food_should_I_feed_my_puppy\" title=\"How many cups of dry food should I feed my puppy?\">How many cups of dry food should I feed my puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#Should_I_let_my_puppy_eat_as_much_as_he_wants\" title=\"Should I let my puppy eat as much as he wants?\">Should I let my puppy eat as much as he wants?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#How_many_cups_of_food_should_I_feed_my_puppy\" title=\"How many cups of food should I feed my puppy?\">How many cups of food should I feed my puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#Do_Puppies_bite_more_when_hungry\" title=\"Do Puppies bite more when hungry?\">Do Puppies bite more when hungry?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_a_big_belly\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to have a big belly?\">Is it normal for puppies to have a big belly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#What_is_the_best_time_to_feed_a_puppy\" title=\"What is the best time to feed a puppy?\">What is the best time to feed a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#Is_it_cruel_to_feed_a_dog_once_a_day\" title=\"Is it cruel to feed a dog once a day?\">Is it cruel to feed a dog once a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#How_many_times_a_day_should_a_puppy_poop\" title=\"How many times a day should a puppy poop?\">How many times a day should a puppy poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-can-you-over-feed-a-puppy\/#Why_is_my_puppy_always_so_hungry\" title=\"Why is my puppy always so hungry?\">Why is my puppy always so hungry?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Answer_Can_you_overfeed_a_puppy\"><\/span>Quick Answer: Can you overfeed a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">A puppy\u2019s digestive system is very delicate, and packing it with too much food is a recipe for irritation. Puppies who overeat will often vomit to relieve pressure on their distended stomachs.\u00a0 To avoid this unpleasant issue, feed your puppy the recommended amount on a consistent schedule.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-you-overfeed-a-puppy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What happens if you overfeed a puppy?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-i-overfed-my-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_I_overfed_my_puppy\"><\/span>How do I know if I overfed my puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A very common symptom of overfeeding is when a dog\u2019s bowel movement is normal in the morning but soft at night. While some breeds appear to be more prone to gas, experiencing frequent gas that is out of the ordinary in terms of smell usually suggests something isn\u2019t quite right in their system.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ww9GrFpNV5M\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-feed-a-puppy-too-much\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_feed_a_puppy_too_much\"><\/span>Can you feed a puppy too much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding too much can not only lead to a pudgy pup, but can also cause bone abnormalities and other health issues. If your puppy appears to be gaining too much weight, gradually decrease his food intake, but if his ribs are showing, increase his portions.\u00a0 As with humans, a dog\u2019s appetite may vary from day to day.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-overfeeding-a-puppy-bad\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_overfeeding_a_puppy_bad\"><\/span>Is overfeeding a puppy bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like with humans, overfeeding and a sedentary lifestyle are the major contributors to this issue. This condition causes major health consequences, which increase with age. Since you control your dog\u2019s food intake and can stop other people from feeding your dog, you can prevent this issue.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ww9GrFpNV5M\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-food-do-you-feed-a-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_food_do_you_feed_a_puppy\"><\/span>How much food do you feed a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Often to Feed Your Pup. Puppies should be fed three to four times a day therefore if you are currently feeding \u00be a cup of puppy food twice a day you should consider spacing it out by feeding \u00bd cup three times a day.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-a-puppy-stop-eating-when-it-s-full\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_puppy_stop_eating_when_its_full\"><\/span>Will a puppy stop eating when it\u2019s full?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s long been said that dogs, like some humans, don\u2019t know when it\u2019s time to stop eating when they\u2019re full. \u2026 The vast majority of dogs, however, will stop eating once they\u2019ve had enough. They might eat to the point of nausea, or until they throw up, but rarely, if ever, until they die.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-parvo-poop-look-like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_parvo_poop_look_like\"><\/span>What does parvo poop look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your puppy will vomit and have diarrhea if canine parvovirus is present in their system. Vomit may be clear or a yellow or brown color, and diarrhea will often contain blood and be a light yellow or mustard colored hue.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-cups-of-dry-food-should-i-feed-my\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cups_of_dry_food_should_I_feed_my_puppy\"><\/span>How many cups of dry food should I feed my puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PUPPY FEEDING CHART<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Weight of Dog<\/th>\n<th>6-12 Weeks<\/th>\n<th>8-12 Months<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">5 \u2013 10 lbs<\/td>\n<td>1 1\/3 \u2013 2 1\/2 cups per day<\/td>\n<td>2\/3 \u2013 1 cups per day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">10 \u2013 20 lbs<\/td>\n<td>2 1\/2 \u2013 4 cups per day<\/td>\n<td>1 \u2013 2 cups per day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">20 \u2013 30 lbs<\/td>\n<td>4 \u2013 5 3\/4 cups per day<\/td>\n<td>2 \u2013 2 3\/4 cups per day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">30 \u2013 40 lbs<\/td>\n<td>5 3\/4 \u2013 7 cups per day<\/td>\n<td>2 3\/4 \u2013 3 1\/3 cups per day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jG8J667mTsU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-pdI7p_yIko\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-let-my-puppy-eat-as-much-as-he-wants\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_puppy_eat_as_much_as_he_wants\"><\/span>Should I let my puppy eat as much as he wants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies need to eat a lot\u2013and not too much. You should be able to feel but not see their ribs, and they should have a visible waist when you look down at them.\u00a0 In general, you should follow the guidelines on the back of the bag of dog food, and adjust up or down depending on your puppy\u2019s appetite and body condition.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-cups-of-food-should-i-feed-my-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cups_of_food_should_I_feed_my_puppy\"><\/span>How many cups of food should I feed my puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Much Food Should I Feed My Puppy?<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Ideal Weight of Dog (At Maturity)<\/th>\n<th>Weaning-12 Weeks<\/th>\n<th>9-11 Months<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">3-12 lbs<\/td>\n<td>1\/2-1 cup<\/td>\n<td>Adult portion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">13-20 lbs<\/td>\n<td>1\/2-1 1\/4 cups<\/td>\n<td>1-1 1\/2 cups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">21-50 lbs<\/td>\n<td>1\/2-1 1\/2 cups<\/td>\n<td>2-3 cups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">51-75 lbs<\/td>\n<td>5\/8-2 1\/3 cups<\/td>\n<td>2 1\/2-4 3\/4 cups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"do-puppies-bite-more-when-hungry\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Puppies_bite_more_when_hungry\"><\/span>Do Puppies bite more when hungry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies that are ravenously hungry due to too little food or a diet deficient in essential nutrients can become excessively bitey as they desperately try to make themselves feel better and get what they need.\u00a0 A hungry puppy can bite excessively at fingers and will be generally agitated.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-a-big-belly\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_a_big_belly\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to have a big belly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In puppies, bloat goes beyond a cute potbelly tummy common to youngsters after a full meal. In fact, a bloated stomach in puppies may be a sign of intestinal worms. Sadly, when bloat is caused by gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV), the process can cause death within hours.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KEdSuRqqz8o\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-time-to-feed-a-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_time_to_feed_a_puppy\"><\/span>What is the best time to feed a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best time for your puppy\u2019s first meal is around 7 a.m., noontime for lunch, and 5 p.m. for dinner. The last meal should always be around 5 p.m. so that he will have ample time to digest his food and eliminate one last time before bedtime.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-once-a-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_feed_a_dog_once_a_day\"><\/span>Is it cruel to feed a dog once a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The number of meals a dog eats per day depends completely on the family schedule. Dogs should eat at least two meals each day, about 12 hours apart. But a breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule is an equally great option. If more than 12 hours elapses between meals, the stomach can become hyperacidic causing nausea.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pawleaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/dachshund-eating.png\" alt=\"Is It Cruel To Feed a Dog Once a Day? Feeding Times 101 | PawLeaks\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-times-a-day-should-a-puppy-poop\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_a_day_should_a_puppy_poop\"><\/span>How many times a day should a puppy poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The number of times your dog poops each day should be consistent \u2013 whether that\u2019s once or four times per day. As long as it is the same every day, there\u2019s no need to worry. Typically, most pups will go once or twice a day \u2013 although some may go four or more times!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-puppy-always-so-hungry\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_always_so_hungry\"><\/span>Why is my puppy always so hungry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your puppy might always be hungry because they need more daily calories. They may also have adopted bad habits caused through eating human food. Some dogs and puppies will naturally be more prone to food obsession. It\u2019s imperative to fulfill your puppy\u2019s daily needs and stick to a mealtime schedule.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Quick Answer: Can you overfeed a puppy?How do I know if I overfed my puppy?Can you feed a puppy too much?Is overfeeding a puppy bad?How much food do you feed a puppy?Will a puppy stop eating when it\u2019s full?What does parvo poop look like?How many cups of dry food should I feed&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194134,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-you-over-feed-a-puppy.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4624"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4624"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4624\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194135,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4624\/revisions\/194135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4624"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4624"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}