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Can my puppy go 12 hours between meals or only eat twice daily?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 9 days old

Is it fine if there's a 12 hour gap between a pups dinner and breakfast ? Like at 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. I'm trying to feed him twice a day only to adjust his poo timings. Also, what else can I feed him other than puppy food ?

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Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 31st, 2017

At his age it is not ideal because their blood sugar can get too low in the middle of the day. If it's unavoidable however, it is ok. Because of his high rate of growth, a quality diet labeled for puppies- especially large breed puppy- is the best thing for him. Congrats on your new little one and kisses to Max!

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