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How many cups of food should my 3-month-old German Shepherd puppy eat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 15 lbs

How many cups daily does my 3 month old German shepherd puppy have to eat?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on May 29th, 2017

Cairo is a very cute pup! His body weight looks pretty good in the photo - not too thin, not too chubby. So you're doing well so far! The amount of food to give him each day will vary depending on what food you are feeding - every brand has a different calorie content per cup, so it's hard to give an "across the board" answer. I would make sure that you are feeding a good quality large-breed puppy food. If you look at the back of the food bag, it will have instructions on how much to feed each day based on your puppy's age and weight. Just follow the guidelines as he grows :)

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    Answered By Levi Gordon, DVM

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    Cairo is very cute! Every dog food is different, especially foods formulated specifically for puppies because puppies have higher energy demands. Whatever food you choose should have instructions on the side of the bag with how much to feed. I suggest using a measuring cup to make measure the food to ensure you feed the correct amount.

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