{"id":4822,"date":"2022-09-18T15:30:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T15:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/"},"modified":"2022-09-19T06:15:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T06:15:00","slug":"how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you transition a puppy to two meals a day?"},"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\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#How_do_you_transition_a_puppy_to_two_meals_a_day\" title=\"How do you transition a puppy to two meals a day?\">How do you transition a puppy to two meals a day?<\/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\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#When_should_I_switch_my_puppy_to_two_meals_a_day\" title=\"When should I switch my puppy to two meals a day?\">When should I switch my puppy to two meals a day?<\/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\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#How_much_should_I_feed_my_puppy_twice_a_day\" title=\"How much should I feed my puppy twice a day?\">How much should I feed my puppy twice a day?<\/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\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#Can_I_feed_my_8_week_old_puppy_twice_a_day\" title=\"Can I feed my 8 week old puppy twice a day?\">Can I feed my 8 week old puppy twice a day?<\/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\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#What_if_I_can_only_feed_my_puppy_twice_a_day\" title=\"What if I can only feed my puppy twice a day?\">What if I can only feed my puppy twice a day?<\/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\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#What_time_should_a_puppys_last_meal_be\" title=\"What time should a puppy\u2019s last meal be?\">What time should a puppy\u2019s last meal be?<\/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\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#What_is_a_good_schedule_for_a_puppy\" title=\"What is a good schedule for a puppy?\">What is a good schedule for a 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\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#Should_puppies_eat_as_much_as_they_want\" title=\"Should puppies eat as much as they want?\">Should puppies eat as much as they want?<\/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\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#Can_a_2_month_old_puppy_eat_rice\" title=\"Can a 2 month old puppy eat rice?\">Can a 2 month old puppy eat rice?<\/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\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#What_puppy_food_do_vets_recommend\" title=\"What puppy food do vets recommend?\">What puppy food do vets recommend?<\/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\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#Can_you_overfeed_a_puppy\" title=\"Can you overfeed a puppy?\">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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#Should_I_walk_dog_before_or_after_feeding\" title=\"Should I walk dog before or after feeding?\">Should I walk dog before or after feeding?<\/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\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#Should_you_feed_a_puppy_3_times_a_day\" title=\"Should you feed a puppy 3 times a day?\">Should you feed a puppy 3 times a day?<\/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\/how-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day\/#How_much_water_should_a_puppy_drink\" title=\"How much water should a puppy drink?\">How much water should a puppy drink?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_transition_a_puppy_to_two_meals_a_day\"><\/span>How do you transition a puppy to two meals a day?<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);\">It\u2019s a good idea to split the two meals up. Most dog owners choose to feed their puppy in the morning and in the afternoon. Pet feeding experts recommend giving your puppy their first meal at 7 am in the morning, soon after waking up. You can then take them for their walk or play a game with them.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also : <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-an-8-week-old-puppy-be-potty-trained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can an 8 week old puppy be potty trained?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-to-two-meals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_switch_my_puppy_to_two_meals_a_day\"><\/span>When should I switch my puppy to two meals a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your puppy is about six months old, you should change scheduled feedings to twice a day until your puppy is mature: once in the morning and once in the evening. Feeding your puppy scheduled meals can help you monitor how much he\u2019s eating, which is an important way to help keep your puppy at an ideal weight.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4r3amNgvp68\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-should-i-feed-my-puppy-twice-a-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_I_feed_my_puppy_twice_a_day\"><\/span>How much should I feed my puppy twice a day?<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=\"can-i-feed-my-8-week-old-puppy-twice-a-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_8_week_old_puppy_twice_a_day\"><\/span>Can I feed my 8 week old puppy twice a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At 8 weeks of age most puppies can be on puppy food and fed three to four meals a day. Usually by 12 to 16 weeks of age, the puppy can be fed two to three times a day, and by 6 months of age, most puppies can be fed just twice a day.<\/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\/Q9lh_B0dLsY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-if-i-can-only-feed-my-puppy-twice-a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_I_can_only_feed_my_puppy_twice_a_day\"><\/span>What if I can only feed my puppy twice a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He doesn\u2019t have to eat that many times though. If it suits your schedule to feed him only twice a day, just divide the amount of food you\u2019d normally give into two meals instead of three or four. If you\u2019re feeding too much, most dogs will let you know by leaving some behind in his bowl.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-time-should-a-puppy-s-last-meal-be\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_should_a_puppys_last_meal_be\"><\/span>What time should a puppy\u2019s last meal be?<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=\"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=\"what-is-a-good-schedule-for-a-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_schedule_for_a_puppy\"><\/span>What is a good schedule for a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep to a regular routine of taking your puppy outside at least every two-to-four hours and after every change of activity. This is especially important during house training and will keep accidents to a minimum. Several short play sessions during the day are better for a puppy than one long one.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/shBGkDkuKUY\/sddefault.jpg\" alt=\"Bernese Mountain Pup 8 Weeks Old - Wilbur - YouTube\" \/><\/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\/7tVJSbcHJVw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\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<h2 id=\"should-puppies-eat-as-much-as-they-want\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_puppies_eat_as_much_as_they_want\"><\/span>Should puppies eat as much as they want?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like human babies, puppies start out needing many small meals a day, of a food formulated for their special nutritional requirements. Most, but not all, dogs finish meals quickly. To discourage picky habits, feed at regular times in regular amounts and don\u2019t leave food down for more than 10 to 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-2-month-old-puppy-eat-rice\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_2_month_old_puppy_eat_rice\"><\/span>Can a 2 month old puppy eat rice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But can dogs eat rice? The answer is yes. You may not even realize it, but rice is an ingredient sometimes found in commercial dog foods. In fact, if you ask many pet owners what they feed their dog when he\u2019s sick, they\u2019ll likely tell you that white rice is a part of their pup\u2019s diet.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-puppy-food-do-vets-recommend\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_puppy_food_do_vets_recommend\"><\/span>What puppy food do vets recommend?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Best food for large-breed puppies<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purina Pro Plan Focus Puppy Large Breed Formula Dry Dog Food.<\/li>\n<li>Hill\u2019s Science Diet Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food 15LB Bag.<\/li>\n<li>Royal Canin French Bulldog Puppy Dry Dog Food.<\/li>\n<li>Royal Canin Small Puppy Wet Dog Food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/2dsgI8MrkD4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-overfeed-a-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_overfeed_a_puppy\"><\/span>Can you overfeed a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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. To avoid this unpleasant issue, feed your puppy the recommended amount on a consistent schedule.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KEdSuRqqz8o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-walk-dog-before-or-after-feeding\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_walk_dog_before_or_after_feeding\"><\/span>Should I walk dog before or after feeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t walk your dogs right before or after they eat.<\/p>\n<p>Apply similar rules to your dogs: Wait 30 minutes after a walk to feed them and at least an hour after feeding to walk them. Dogs who exercise before or after eating can develop bloat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-feed-a-puppy-3-times-a-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_feed_a_puppy_3_times_a_day\"><\/span>Should you feed a puppy 3 times a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How often should my puppy eat? Puppies should eat three times a day from weaning through four to six months, if possible. After six months, twice-a-day feedings are fine. But if you\u2019re not able to feed your pup three times a day, don\u2019t worry.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-water-should-a-puppy-drink\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_water_should_a_puppy_drink\"><\/span>How much water should a puppy drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, young puppies need about one-half cup of water every two hours. You\u2019ll want to monitor your puppy to make sure he\u2019s drinking enough and not too much. Older puppies that have already been weaned generally need between one half ounce and one ounce of water per pound of body weight per day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you transition a puppy to two meals a day?When should I switch my puppy to two meals a day?How much should I feed my puppy twice a day?Can I feed my 8 week old puppy twice a day?What if I can only feed my puppy twice a day?What time should&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":195345,"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\/05\/How-do-you-transition-a-puppy-to-two-meals-a-day.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4822"}],"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=4822"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4822\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":195346,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4822\/revisions\/195346"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/195345"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4822"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4822"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4822"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}