{"id":8418,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:00","slug":"how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How long should I feed my dog 3 times 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-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#How_long_should_I_feed_my_dog_3_times_a_day\" title=\"How long should I feed my dog 3 times a day?\">How long should I feed my dog 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#When_can_a_puppy_start_eating_twice_a_day\" title=\"When can a puppy start eating twice a day?\">When can 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#Is_it_bad_to_feed_dogs_twice_a_day\" title=\"Is it bad to feed dogs twice a day?\">Is it bad to feed dogs 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-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#When_should_I_stop_feeding_my_puppy_3_times_a_day\" title=\"When should I stop feeding my puppy 3 times a day?\">When should I stop feeding 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#How_long_should_dogs_eat_3_meals_a_day\" title=\"How long should dogs eat 3 meals a day?\">How long should dogs eat 3 meals 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-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#What_happens_if_I_feed_my_dog_3_times_a_day\" title=\"What happens if I feed my dog 3 times a day?\">What happens if I feed my dog 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\/how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#How_often_should_you_feed_a_puppy_3_times_a_day\" title=\"How often should you feed a puppy 3 times a day?\">How often 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#Can_I_feed_my_dog_three_times\" title=\"Can I feed my dog three times?\">Can I feed my dog three times?<\/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-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#How_many_times_a_day_should_you_feed_a_60_pound_dog\" title=\"How many times a day should you feed a 60 pound dog?\">How many times a day should you feed a 60 pound dog?<\/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-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#Why_does_my_dog_act_like_hes_starving\" title=\"Why does my dog act like he&#8217;s starving?\">Why does my dog act like he&#8217;s starving?<\/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-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#When_can_puppies_go_down_to_2_meals_a_day\" title=\"When can puppies go down to 2 meals a day?\">When can puppies go down to 2 meals a day?<\/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-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#How_long_should_you_feed_a_puppy_3_times_a_day\" title=\"How long should you feed a puppy 3 times a day?\">How long 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#Is_it_OK_to_feed_my_dog_twice_a_day\" title=\"Is it OK to feed my dog twice a day?\">Is it OK to feed my dog twice a day?<\/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-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#Should_dogs_be_fed_once_a_day_or_twice_a_day\" title=\"Should dogs be fed once a day or twice a day?\">Should dogs be fed once a day or twice 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\/how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#What_happens_if_I_feed_my_dog_twice\" title=\"What happens if I feed my dog twice?\">What happens if I feed my dog twice?<\/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-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#How_much_should_a_dog_eat_twice_a_day\" title=\"How much should a dog eat twice a day?\">How much should a dog eat twice a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#When_should_a_dog_go_from_3_meals_to_2\" title=\"When should a dog go from 3 meals to 2?\">When should a dog go from 3 meals to 2?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\/#How_many_hours_should_be_in_between_meals_for_dogs\" title=\"How many hours should be in between meals for dogs?\">How many hours should be in between meals for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_I_feed_my_dog_3_times_a_day\"><\/span>How long should I feed my dog 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=\"When_can_a_puppy_start_eating_twice_a_day\"><\/span>When can a puppy start eating twice a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starting <b>around four months, puppies can begin eating about three times a day, and after that, puppies will quickly graduate to twice-a-day feedings.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_feed_dogs_twice_a_day\"><\/span>Is it bad to feed dogs twice a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_stop_feeding_my_puppy_3_times_a_day\"><\/span>When should I stop feeding my puppy 3 times a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>6 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_dogs_eat_3_meals_a_day\"><\/span>How long should dogs eat 3 meals a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to puppy&#8217;s feeding schedule here&#8217;s what you need to remember: From six to 12 weeks of age, feed four meals a day. <b>From three months to six months, feed three meals a day. From six months to 12 months, switch your puppy to two meals a day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_feed_my_dog_3_times_a_day\"><\/span>What happens if I feed my dog 3 times a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding them three or four times per day <b>makes it easier for puppies to digest and help keep energy levels consistent. However, it&#8217;s important to not overfeed them, since overweight puppies are more likely to become overweight adult dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_feed_a_puppy_3_times_a_day\"><\/span>How often should you feed a puppy 3 times a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies should be fed three to four times a day therefore if you are currently feeding  a cup of puppy food twice a day you should consider spacing it out by feeding <b> cup three times a day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_dog_three_times\"><\/span>Can I feed my dog three times?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Adult dogs should eat twice daily, breakfast-time and dinner-time. After making the jump from three times a day as a pup to twice a day as an adult, many people enjoy giving their dog a snack or a small portion of food at lunchtime. That&#8217;s perfectly fine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_a_day_should_you_feed_a_60_pound_dog\"><\/span>How many times a day should you feed a 60 pound dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>-Senior dogs should be fed a little less than adult dogs. Because they have lower energy levels, lessening the amount of food should be taken into consideration to keep your dog at a healthy weight. -Adult dogs and senior dogs should be fed <b>two times d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_act_like_hes_starving\"><\/span>Why does my dog act like he&#8217;s starving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While many dogs are simply food motivated, <b>an increased appetite can also be a sign of several health issues. Some of the health issues that may lead to insatiable appetite, or polyphagia, include: diabetes. tumors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_puppies_go_down_to_2_meals_a_day\"><\/span>When can puppies go down to 2 meals a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>6 months old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_feed_a_puppy_3_times_a_day\"><\/span>How long should you feed a puppy 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=\"Is_it_OK_to_feed_my_dog_twice_a_day\"><\/span>Is it OK to feed my dog twice a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Veterinarians recommend feeding a dog at least twice per day. Dogs with medical issues or dietary needs may require specialized feeding schedules or restrictions on what they eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dogs_be_fed_once_a_day_or_twice_a_day\"><\/span>Should dogs be fed once a day or twice a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most veterinarians (including myself) recommend feeding adult dogs <b>twice a day. Some people feed their dogs once a day, but dogs that are only fed once a day can get hungry and also sometimes can be prone to bilious vomiting (vomiting caused by an empty stomach).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_feed_my_dog_twice\"><\/span>What happens if I feed my dog twice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless you have given him way, way too much, like 45 times the usual amount, <b>there will be little or no side effects. If your dog seems in discomfort, or has any other unusual symptoms, take him to the vet immediately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_a_dog_eat_twice_a_day\"><\/span>How much should a dog eat twice a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s typically recommended that dogs be fed twice per day  so the ideal serving size, in this case, is <b> cup of food per meal.<\/b><\/p>\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=\"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>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=\"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>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=\"When_should_a_dog_go_from_3_meals_to_2\"><\/span>When should a dog go from 3 meals to 2?<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_many_hours_should_be_in_between_meals_for_dogs\"><\/span>How many hours should be in between meals for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs should eat at least two meals each day, about <b>12 hours apart.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long should I feed my dog 3 times a day?When can a puppy start eating twice a day?Is it bad to feed dogs twice a day?When should I stop feeding my puppy 3 times a day?How long should dogs eat 3 meals a day?What happens if I feed my dog 3&#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\/8418"}],"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=8418"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8418\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8418"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}