Number of feeds for dogs - guidelines only

Number of feeds guidelines

All dogs are different and may require more food or a greater number of meals than others.

You should read label on your pet food, and here are some tips which will keep you on course:

• Puppies - 5 small meals a day, reduce to 4 at three months of age, then
  3 meals at 8 months

  12 months - 2 or more small meals a day. Even large breeds may be fed better
  this way

  Pregnant dogs - As much as the dog wants to eat as dogs appetitite will
  fluctuate

  Nursing bitches - Require much more food - up to 2 or 4 times their usual
  amount

  Older dogs - 2 meals a day but will probably eat less as their energy levels
  dip

  Suitable pet feeders, pet bowls and waterers here
  
• for all types of pet
  
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