How much to feed new puppies is a common question of dog owners regardless of how many they have raised. Denise Flaim reminds owners to feed for slow, steady growth. Studies show that slow, steady growth – with no dramatic growth spurts – is ideal for puppy health, especially his developing skeletal system.
Source: Whole Dog Journal, September 2017.
Pet-nutrition consultant Susan Lauten, PhD says the ideal growing puppy is “a lean, mean puppy machine.” The best way to determine how much to feed, she says, is by “putting your hands on your puppy every week; you should be able to feel the last three ribs easily, with minimal pressure.”
INSIGHTS: Feeding dogs is more confusing every day with the proliferation of so many ideas about diets. Animal health pros need to understand the basics within this article and match them to what products or recommendations are made by your organization. The objective of a slow, steady growth remains the same.