Amount of food (g/24h) for puppies of the appropriate age (LW = week of life) |
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final weight* |
4. LW |
6. LW |
8. LW |
10. LW |
12. LW |
16th LW |
21. LW |
7th-12th Month |
2kg | 20g _ | 27g _ | 33g | 38g | 42g | 50g | 53g | 55g |
3kg _ | 25g _ | 35g _ | 45g | 50g | 55g | 65g | 70g | 75g |
4kg _ | 32g _ | 45g _ | 55g | 65g | 70g | 85g | 90g | 90g |
5kg _ | 38g _ | 53g _ | 65g | 75g | 85g | 100 g | 105g | 110g |
6kg _ | 43g _ | 60g _ | 75g | 85g | 95g | 110g | 120g | 125g |
8kg _ | 55g _ | 75g _ | 90g | 105g | 120g | 140g | 150g | 155g |
10kg _ | 65g _ | 85g _ | 105g | 125g | 140g | 160g | 180g | 180g |
*Final weight reached: gradually switch to a suitable adult food.
Hints
- The amount of food should be gradually adjusted every 2-3 days to weekly until the recommended feeding amount for the following age group is reached.
- As the final weight is reached, the energy requirement decreases and the amount of food must be adjusted according to the feeding recommendation.
- Make sure to switch to a suitable adult food when it reaches its final weight.
General feeding instructions
- Weigh puppies regularly and document weight development.
- The information is a guide. Needs vary by age, breed, attitude, and activity level. It may therefore be necessary to adjust the feeding quantity on an individual basis.
- Do not feed too much - pay attention to medium growth.
- When adding snacks, the amount of food should be reduced accordingly. Tip: use part of the daily feed ration as a snack substitute.
- Give the food dry or pour water (approx. 60°C) over it and let it soak in for a few minutes.
- Divide the daily feed ration into several meals (3-4).
- Keep fresh drinking water available at all times.