How much food should I feed my hungry 3-month-old Border Collie puppy?

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We have adopted Bethany to our family. She is a Border Collie, 8 weeks old, shy one day of three months, and weigh just a little under 9 lbs. How much food should we be giving her. She is being fed Royal Canin, and the package calls for only 3/4 cup per day. She has a ravaging appetite, and currently we give her 1/4 cup every three hours, but she wants MORE! What's quantity is healthy for her? Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | spayed | 2 months old | 8 lbs

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach, and congratulations on your new puppy! As a border collie, I would assume that she has a fairly active energy level and is utilizing the majority of calories she is eating. If she seems extra hungry, I do think it would be fine to increase her food to 1/3 cup three times a day and then re-evaluate her weight and appetite in a week. Additionally, I would have a fecal sample examined for intestinal parasites. Good luck!

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