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Is my 8-week Shih Tzu puppy's 3x daily feeding schedule okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 25 days old | 2 lbs

I have an 8 week Shih Tzu and I am unsure if I can bring my pup to work with me. She has to eat 3 times a day so I was wondering if the time schedule at 6:45AM; 3:30PM;10:00PM an Okay schedule to give her until she goes on twice a day?

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 31st, 2019

Hello. That should be a good schedule. If you cannot take her to work with you, you might want to leave a little kibble for her to snack on during the day. I would definitely make sure she eats something around 6 pm, as I assume you probably get home around 3:30. The last meal is fine at 10, for now. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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