Is my 9-week-old puppy eating too much? How often should I feed him?

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I have recently gotten a puppy who is 9 weeks and 3 days old he is a beagle boy and we are currently feeding him Royal Canin medium puppy food. We are currently feeding him 155 grams spilt into two meals a day which is the recommend for a 2 month old adult weight of 11kg. I’m wondering if this is the correct amount it looks like a lot for a puppy his size to be eating he also poops 3 times a day. Is this the correct amount? Should we be splitting the 155g by 3 and feeding him 3 times a day? Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 5 days old | 0 lbs

Dr. Kristin DVM · Accepted Answer

Growing puppies need a lot of calories, and I do recommend feeding at least three times a day at this age. It is normal for them to poop 3 or even 4 or 5 times a day! As long as the stool is solid and well formed, this is perfectly normal. Every dog has a slightly different metabolism. If you are feeding the recommended amount on the bag, that is a good place to start. Over the next month you will want to watch his weight. If he seems to be developing fat rolls over this neck and shoulders, you might want to cut back a little. If he is becoming thin and you can see his ribs or hips, then increase the amount. You may have to increase or decrease his food over time as he continues to grow.

Is my 9-week-old puppy eating too much? How often should I feed him?

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