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  1. 10-26-2011, 08:29 PM #1
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    Default feeding adjusting for pups...

    HEY,
    Memphis will be hitting 11 weeks this week and I just want to make sure he is getting the proper amount of food, and when should I start giving him more?
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  2. 10-26-2011, 09:28 PM #2
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    How much do you give him?
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    Need more info. What and how much are you feeding him?


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  4. 10-27-2011, 12:27 AM #4
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    Sorry, lol, i guess I should have included that. He gets about 3 cups of dry food per day.
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    Which dry food? How much does Memphis weigh now?


    Karen and

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    URO2 SHR UUD GRCH BBI Ponderosa's Big Blond Guy UD JH RE ASCA-CD TT WC CGC (Hoss)

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    With puppies its easy, they look thin, feed them more.

    Look heavy, cut him back.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Luvmydog2much View Post
    With puppies its easy, they look thin, feed them more.

    Look heavy, cut him back.
    Ditto.
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    A quick and dirty rule of thumb is 1 C per month of age thru 4-5 mos. Adjust from there for more or less exercise/energy and relatively easy feel of ribs. I like to keep ~1/8 to 1/4" of fat over my pups' ribs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by L_W View Post
    Sorry, lol, i guess I should have included that. He gets about 3 cups of dry food per day.
    If I recall correctly, I was feeding Blaise 1.5 cups 3 times a day at that age.
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    approx. 1 cup per month of life.
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