Cutting food for Chowder

tonytones · Jul 25, 2014

Good afternoon guys

So chowder is coming up on his 13 weeks (hes growing so fast, we got him when he was 3 and some pounds, now hes about 6) so the food that hes on (kirkland puppy formula) suggests we only feed him 1 cup now. (used to feed him 1 1/4 cup) I feel as if chowder still feels hungry and hes acting a little more sluggish. can this be related? did you guys cut your dogs food amount drastically or did you guys have to slowly wean them off? let me know thank you!

lkclark · Jul 25, 2014

Seems a little early to be weaning-off towards a smaller portion. Hmm...

Also perhaps as a comparison, Bear was 10.5 pounds at 12 weeks of age (all muscle). Is there any chance Tony is underweight?

Or maybe Bear is just giant.

bullmama · Jul 26, 2014

At 13 weeks I wouldn't cut back any portions, I would not cut back unless he's starting to get chubby- which is usually at over a year old.... Or if he has loose stools... :hmm:

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Julie Stevenson · Jul 28, 2014

I would NOT cut back on food. Puppies grow a TON in this first 6 months. I don't like to over feed but I would stick to 1 and 1/4 cups per day. Chowder looks like to me. I feed Batty about that same amount. He's 16 weeks and probably about 10-11 pounds....

Calle Roo · Jul 28, 2014

Could the food they switched to be more nutrient bearing, therefore the same quantity fed may not be necessary? What was the food you were on? Did you gradually transition from the original food to the Kirkland brand?

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tonytones · Jul 28, 2014

chowder has only been fed on kirkland puppy formula, He had giardia before (which he is clear now thank god) so we didnt want to change food yet. (dont want to stress his stomach more than it already has)

man i totally misread the feeding guide, so i should be feeding chowder about 1 1/2 cups a day( broken in 3 times) right?
hes about 6-7lbs @ 13weeks

davidh · Jul 28, 2014

Yep, about 1 1/2 cup a day split into three times a day would be good. He is either a small boy or under weight. Our 5 week old Frenchie pups are 5 pounds now.

tonytones · Jul 28, 2014

davidh said:
Yep, about 1 1/2 cup a day split into three times a day would be good. He is either a small boy or under weight. Our 5 week old Frenchie pups are 5 pounds now.

yeah hes a small boy. we got him @ 8 weeks weight barely over 3 pounds. hahah hes amazing though