How much and how often to feed a 5-month-old pitbull mix puppy?

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I adopted a 5 month pitbull mix a few days ago and he weighs about 28lbs right now. They didn't tell me how much to feed him so I have been googling it and feeding him accordingly but I figured this would be a better option. He is eating a grain free food where Turkey is the #1 ingredient. How much should I feed him and how many times per day? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 28 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

As young dogs vary in their activity level I adjust the amount depending on Coso. If he is ravenous at each meal you are not feeding enough. I gradually increase the amount at each feeding so he is hungry at meals and he just finishes the food. If he's starving I feed three meals daily, as he ages and slows down his growth he may not be as hungry then I feed twice daily. I recommend twice daily feeding for life and adjust the amount of food needed to keep him happy and at a normal weight. The feeding amounts on the bag are just guidelines. I prefer to adjust the amount on an individual basis. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Coso.

How much and how often to feed a 5-month-old pitbull mix puppy?

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