Puppy feeding: What to feed, how often, and what foods to avoid?

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What should i include in his diet for his best health ... nutritions...diet chart please...how many times should i feed him??? What all can i give him??? What shouldnt i feed him?? Present i am giving him pedigree...carrot ..some veggies....apple... curd and milk..egg ...ragi malt... Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 12 days old | 80 lbs

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and congratulations on your new puppy! The most important thing is to feed Arjun a well-balanced commercial kibble designed for growth. Your Pedigree diet should cover that - just make sure that it is formulated for puppies. Beyond that, everything else is considered a treat (carrot, apples, egg, etc). All these treats should not total more than 10% of his total intake of food in a day, although you may feed more treats during this early stage of potty and obedience training. As for feeding times, I like to feed puppies 3 times a day at this age. Over the next month, you can reduce this frequency to 2 times a day. Each time, leave out a full bowl and let him eat as much as he wants. Then take away the dish after 15 minutes. This ensures that he eats until he is full, but ensures that he doesn't get bored of his food if it is available all the time. You should start giving more exact portions of food after the age of 6 months, as their growth will slow down significantly at this point and they will be more prone to becoming overweight. I hope this helps, and that Arjun is happy and healthy!

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