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Feeding an 8-month German Spitz puppy: Diet tips & coconut oil safety?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Spitz | Female | 8 months and 5 days old | 20.5 lbs

Tell me the full diet chart of 8 months old German spitz puppy in winter?? Can I give her coconut oil??

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 8th, 2019

Small breed puppies should be fed a small breed puppy diet and should eat 2x daily. Here are some website links to help you calculate how many caloresi Suzy should be consuming daily --> http://petnutritionalliance.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/MER.RER_.PNA_.pdf http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/calculate-perfect-portions-pets This chart also help you calculate for her when she is an adult dog. I would not recommend giving Suzy coconut oil because of the risk of aspiration. Best of luck with Suzy moving forward. Take care!

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

    Published on

    Hi there. I would recommend feeding a good quality puppy food such as Iams, Purina, or Royal Canin - the food bag will have instructions for now much to feed, based on your puppy's age and weight. There is no need to give coconut oil, and I don't generally recommend it because it is high in fat and can cause pancreatitis or other issues in some dogs, especially if given in large amounts.

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