How much food should my puppy eat and how often should I feed him?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 3 months and 10 days old | 5.7 lbs
How much am I supposed to feed simba..like is a handful of pedigree enough n how many times should I feed him?
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Published on August 12th, 2019
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This will change and increase as he continues to grow. What I recommend is that you follow the feeding instructions in the bag of the food you are feeding Simba. The reason is that every diet has a different caloric content. Also, you will see that the amount will increase until he becomes 10-12 months old as his weight will continue to increase with his growth. Have a good day!
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Published on March 4th, 2018
At this young age your puppy should still be nursing and does not necessarily need puppy food. If Simba is no longer nursing for whatever reason then I would recommend feeding him a high quality puppy food moistened with milk replacer. I recommend Hills, Science Diet, Royal Canin or Purina. Once he is about 6 weeks old he can be exclusively on puppy food. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck!
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