How much should my 11-week Shih Tzu puppy eat & is her cough normal?

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I have a shitzu puppy. She’s 11 wks old. How much should she be eating. Also she has a little cough from time to time,should I see the vet about this? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 27 days old

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

What a cutie! How much to feed is going to depend on the food you are feeding. Every food is going to have a different calorie amount per cup. All foods should have a chart on the package (or you can look it up on the product website) with guidelines for how much to feed based on your puppy's size. A high quality puppy food is recommended. Purina pro plan for puppies is my favorite. Start with the guideline and then watch your puppy- if they start to look a little thin or fat you may need to slightly increase or decrease amount, and you will need to increase as they get larger. As far as the cough, if it is rare, like once a day or less, I wouldn't be concerned. If it is happening multiple times a day or lasts longer than a few small coughs a vet exam is recommended.

How much should my 11-week Shih Tzu puppy eat & is her cough normal?

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