How much and how often to feed a 9-week-old Bernese Mountain Dog?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Bernese Mountain Dog | Male | unneutered | 19 lbs
How much and how often should a 9 week old Bernese mountain dog eat?
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Published on October 26th, 2017
I like to feed four to six smaller meals a day with a young puppy. Please give a large breed dog food so Toby doesn’t grow too fast. I judge the amount to feed by how hungry he is. If he’s ravenous at each meal you are not feeding enough. I increase the amount at each feeding so he’s hungry and just finishes the food. As he grows you’ll find he’ll only want to eat two times a day. As he grows his activity level and growth spurts change the amount of food he needs so I always feed puppies based on their hunger not a specific amount. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Toby.
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Published on December 17th, 2019
He’s telling you you’re not feeding him enough. I judge the amount to feed a growing puppy by how they eat. They should be hungry at each meal, and almost finish the food. If he’s ravenous then I gradually increase the amount at each feeding, and also add another meal. If he’s growing quickly you want him to have enough nutrition. As he grows he may not eat as much later and not want the extra meal. It’s fine then to go to three or two meals daily. I don’t worry about them getting fat until they are six months to a year old, then certainly at that point or when he’s fully grown you can reduce the amount or change the food to diet food. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Wesley.
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