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My puppy is always hungry after eating. How much food is enough?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 27 days old | 14 lbs

How much should I be feeding? I feed nutrena large breed puppy chow and they recommend 2-3 cups for 15-25lb dogs. He weighs less than 15 I think, but still seems extremely hungry after each meal

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 2nd, 2018

You should weigh your dog. If you take him to your vet, you can usually weigh him for free. Then follow the instructions on the bag. If they recommend 2-3 cups (daily) for 15 -25 lbs puppies, then a 15 lbs puppy would get 2 cups split up over 4 feeds/day. If your puppy loses condition or weight I suggest you either increase the amount of feed or change (transition over several days) to a better puppy food such as manufactured by Hill's, Royal Canin or Purina Pro Plan, etc.

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