What's the correct food amount for my 14-week-old puppy per meal?

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I want to make sure I am feeding my puppy the correct amount of food. She is 14 weeks old, and I usually split it up 3 times a day. How much should she eat at each feeding? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 4.5 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

I typically recommend feeding puppies Macy's age three meals a day. She is such a tiny puppy that it is ok to leave a small amount of food out for her. Sometimes very small puppies have trouble regulating their blood sugar and leaving a bit for food available will help with this. Make sure she is eating a diet formulated for puppies. I use the feeding recommendations on the bag as a starting point as each brand of food varies in calories per cup. From there, I adjust the food as needed to keep the patient at a healthy weight. You want to be able to feel the ribs under her skin and she needs to have a defined waist.

What's the correct food amount for my 14-week-old puppy per meal?

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