{"id":7454,"date":"2022-03-25T06:36:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-from-3-to-2-meals\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:36:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:12","slug":"when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-from-3-to-2-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-from-3-to-2-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"When should I switch my puppy from 3 to 2 meals?"},"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\/when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-from-3-to-2-meals\/#When_should_I_switch_my_puppy_from_3_to_2_meals\" title=\"When should I switch my puppy from 3 to 2 meals?\">When should I switch my puppy from 3 to 2 meals?<\/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\/when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-from-3-to-2-meals\/#How_long_do_you_feed_a_puppy_3_times_a_day\" title=\"How long do you feed a puppy 3 times a day?\">How long do 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-from-3-to-2-meals\/#Do_puppies_need_to_eat_3_times_a_day\" title=\"Do puppies need to eat 3 times a day?\">Do puppies need to eat 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-from-3-to-2-meals\/#When_should_I_change_my_puppy_to_two_meals_a_day\" title=\"When should I change my puppy to two meals a day?\">When should I change 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-from-3-to-2-meals\/#How_long_should_puppies_be_fed_3_times_a_day\" title=\"How long should puppies be fed 3 times a day?\">How long should puppies be fed 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-from-3-to-2-meals\/#How_long_do_puppies_eat_3_times_a_day\" title=\"How long do puppies eat 3 times a day?\">How long do puppies eat 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-from-3-to-2-meals\/#At_what_age_does_a_puppy_start_eating_twice_a_day\" title=\"At what age does a puppy start eating twice a day?\">At what age does a puppy start eating twice a day?<\/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\/when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-from-3-to-2-meals\/#What_time_should_I_feed_my_puppy_3_times_a_day\" title=\"What time should I feed my puppy 3 times a day?\">What time should I feed my 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-from-3-to-2-meals\/#How_long_do_puppies_need_3_feeds_a_day\" title=\"How long do puppies need 3 feeds a day?\">How long do puppies need 3 feeds 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\/when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-from-3-to-2-meals\/#Is_it_bad_to_feed_a_puppy_only_once_a_day\" title=\"Is it bad to feed a puppy only once a day?\">Is it bad to feed a puppy only once a day?<\/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\/when-should-i-switch-my-puppy-from-3-to-2-meals\/#When_can_puppies_eat_2_times_a_day\" title=\"When can puppies eat 2 times a day?\">When can puppies eat 2 times a day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_switch_my_puppy_from_3_to_2_meals\"><\/span>When should I switch my puppy from 3 to 2 meals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best time to switch your puppy from three to two meals a day is when they are <b>between six and 12 months old. Keep in mind that most toy and small breed dogs can make the switch to two meals a day when they are between seven and nine months old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_you_feed_a_puppy_3_times_a_day\"><\/span>How long do you feed a puppy 3 times a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The frequency of feeding puppies goes down to <b>3 times per day at around 3 to 6 months of age, and 2 times per day at around 6 to 12 months. After about a year, most puppies can transition to a nutritionally balanced adult dog food diet 2 times per day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_need_to_eat_3_times_a_day\"><\/span>Do puppies need to eat 3 times a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Medium-breed puppies will require three meals per day, and large-breed puppies typically need 3 to 4 meals per day. Though the breed is an important consideration, metabolism and energy levels can vary by up to 30 percent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_change_my_puppy_to_two_meals_a_day\"><\/span>When should I change my puppy to two meals a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>612 months: Begin feeding twice daily. Spaying or neutering lowers energy requirements slightly; after the procedure, switch from nutrient-rich puppy food to adult maintenance food. Small breeds can make the switch at 7 to 9 months; bigger breeds at 12, 13, even 14 months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_puppies_be_fed_3_times_a_day\"><\/span>How long should puppies be fed 3 times a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies should eat three times a day <b>from weaning through four to six months, if possible. After six months, twice-a-day feedings are fine. But if you&#8217;re not able to feed your pup three times a day, don&#8217;t worry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_puppies_eat_3_times_a_day\"><\/span>How long do puppies eat 3 times a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The frequency of feeding puppies goes down to 3 times per day at <b>around 3 to 6 months of age, and 2 times per day at around 6 to 12 months. After about a year, most puppies can transition to a nutritionally balanced adult dog food diet 2 times per day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_does_a_puppy_start_eating_twice_a_day\"><\/span>At what age does a puppy start eating twice a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best time to switch your puppy from three to two meals a day is when they are <b>between six and 12 months old. Keep in mind that most toy and small breed dogs can make the switch to two meals a day when they are between seven and nine months old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_should_I_feed_my_puppy_3_times_a_day\"><\/span>What time should I feed my puppy 3 times a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>612 months: Begin feeding twice daily. Spaying or neutering lowers energy requirements slightly; after the procedure, switch from nutrient-rich puppy food to adult maintenance food. Small breeds can make the switch at 7 to 9 months; bigger breeds at 12, 13, even 14 months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_puppies_need_3_feeds_a_day\"><\/span>How long do puppies need 3 feeds a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When you first get your puppy at around eight weeks of age it is recommend to give them three scheduled feeds a day. Once your puppy reaches around six months old, switch to two feedings, and maintain this through to maturity. The puppy should move to adult food when you see he&#8217;s finished growing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_feed_a_puppy_only_once_a_day\"><\/span>Is it bad to feed a puppy only once a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Once your puppy has reached full maturity based on his breed size, you can feed him once or twice a day. Choose the feeding schedule that works best for both you and your dog. At this point, you&#8217;ll also want to transition your puppy to an adult dog food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_puppies_eat_2_times_a_day\"><\/span>When can puppies eat 2 times a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between six and 12 months old<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents When should I switch my puppy from 3 to 2 meals?How long do you feed a puppy 3 times a day?Do puppies need to eat 3 times a day?When should I change my puppy to two meals a day?How long should puppies be fed 3 times a day?How long do puppies eat&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7454"}],"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=7454"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7454\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7454"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7454"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7454"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}