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How much dry food should I feed my tiny 10-week-old puppy daily?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 12 days old | 5.8 lbs

My puppy is 10 weeks old and 1.5 lb, how much dry food should I feed him in a day?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 21st, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Hiro. What a cutie! First, make sure that you are feeding him puppy food. Then I would start with what your dog food recommends for his weight. Each food varies in the amount of calories per cup so the feeding amounts will vary. He will roughly need about 1/4-1/2 cup per day. Because he is so small, it is important to have food available to him at all times. Very small puppies can have difficulty regulating their blood sugar levels. Their blood sugar can drop too low if they go too long without food. I hope this information helps!

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