My puppy's stomach is bloated. How much food should I feed daily?

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How much should my puppy eat in a day? The package of food (its specifically for puppies) it says that for her age i should provide 110- 180 grams in a full day, so 60grams per meal. I fed her 3 times i day but i see her stomach is really big compared to her little legs, also see her scting uncomfortable when resting, photo attached of her... Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 3 days old | 3.3 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! My first comment is that if Mocca has not been dewormed yet, I would do so because worms can cause a bloated abdomen and abdominal discomfort. If that’s already been taken care of, then yes, I agree she looks a bit full. Some puppies will eat everything you give them, even if it’s more than they really need. Beagles are a breed that are known for this. As such, I’d say just decrease your amount. Aim for the middle of that recommendation- about 145gm per day or about 45-50 gm per feeding. If that is still too much for her, drop to about 35 Gm per feeding. If she is not gaining weight or is looking too thin on these smaller amounts, your vet will likely just recommend feeding the small amount 4 times daily instead of 3 times daily. I hope this helps and best wishes to you and Mocca!

My puppy's stomach is bloated. How much food should I feed daily?

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