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How much food should I feed my dog who just gave birth and is nursing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old

My chihuahua gave birth over 3 weeks ago now and she still keeps eating how many bowls of food should i feed her per day please help

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 23rd, 2016

Feed Peaches a good quality puppy food until the litter is weaned. You can feed according to directions on the bag. Pups will begin eating solid food around 3-4 weeks of age and should be weaned by 8 weeks. Once they are eating solely solid food, you can transition Peaches to a maintenance diet of adult dog food.

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