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My 6-month-old puppy eats 3 times a day. How do I switch to 2 meals?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered | 6 months and 8 days old | 17 lbs

How do I transition my puppy from eating 3 times a day to eat 2? He is 6 months

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on September 26th, 2019

You simply start giving him more food per feeding just twice a day instead of smaller meals 3 times a day. Make sure you are feeding the correct total amount between the two feedings. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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    Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 9th, 2017

    After Kanye is 6 months you can feed him twice a day if you prefer. However, ideally three times a day is better for Kanye's health. All three meals can be the same size. Or you can give him slightly more at dinner to make sure he stays satisfied over night. To know how much to feed him, check his weight and find out what amount he requires on the packaging of the puppy food you have decided on. Then divide that by three. Or divide by 2 and give 1/2 in the first two meals and the other half for the last meal.

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