Great Dane puppy feeding: How much food and when to adjust it?

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What is the amount of food to feed a Great Dane pup? I give him two cups a day: one in the morning and a half a cup in the afternoon and evening. I was told to increase one cup each month of his age. Is that appropriate? Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Male | neutered | 2 months and 6 days old | 160 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Oh my Rogue is SO cute!! This is a hard question to answer because it all depends on the food you are feeding and the calories per cup and how Rogue grows. For a Great Dane I recommend a large breed puppy food and using the bag's recommendations for his weight to start. If he is too thin, increase the volume fed and if he is too heavy decrease it. I don't think a simple rule of increase by a cup per month is very accurate. It should be based on his weight, how he is growing and is body condition. It is hard to make a puppy fat and most owners do a good job without too much stress. I hope this helps and I wish you all the best!

Great Dane puppy feeding: How much food and when to adjust it?

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