How often and how much should I feed my 7-week-old puppy daily?

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I have a rescue boxer puppy. He turned 7 weeks yesterday and got his needles and vet check the day before. He weighs 5lbs 3oz and I want to know how much food and water he should be taking in, in a day. And if I should break his meals into 3 or 4 times a day. Right now he’s getting 1/3 cup of food and 1/3 cup of water, 3 times a day. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 19 days old | 5 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Archie. What a cutie! Yes, I would divide his food into three meals per day until he is at least 12 weeks of age. Then it is usually fine to go down to two meals. Start with the recommendation on the side of the food bag. Every food varies in calories per cup. So start with their recommendation. Then I base the feeding amount on how puppy looks as he grows. He should have a thin covering over his ribs and a defined waist from the top and side views. Also he should have free access to water at all times. I hope this information helps!

How often and how much should I feed my 7-week-old puppy daily?

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