I have an 8wk old weighing 11.8lbs.. he is eating chicken soup lb adult. he is eating 3/4 a cup 3x's a day. he picked up his dog food bag and drug it thru the kitchen earlier.. he seems very VERY hungry! am i not feeding enough?? he is also on meds starting today for coccidious and has some worm issues.. his is pooping a LOT and its mush... also, he seems to pee an awful lot...
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8wk old on Chicken soup... how much to feed.. he is still hungry...
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when i got my first dane i fed her 1 cup of CS 3 times a day. so you may be underfeeding. but it's best to go by the back of the bag for their recommendation, give it a week and look at his body, he should be thin not tubby. 2 ribs is the rule but no hips or spine. if he looks too thin up his food, too tubby decrease...hope that helps some!Last edited by Jackielyn; 08-30-2010, 03:08 PM.Jackie, one busy mama to--
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Originally posted by geus412 View PostI have an 8wk old weighing 11.8lbs.. he is eating chicken soup lb adult. he is eating 3/4 a cup 3x's a day. he picked up his dog food bag and drug it thru the kitchen earlier.. he seems very VERY hungry! am i not feeding enough?? he is also on meds starting today for coccidious and has some worm issues.. his is pooping a LOT and its mush... also, he seems to pee an awful lot...
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Originally posted by daneslave View PostHi at 8 weeks old i was feeding my pups 1 1/4 cup 3x a day.I think your pup is hungry most 8 week old pups are closer to 20lbs jmo.Also pups pee way to much lol.
Well reccomendation on the bag is.... Weight (lbs.)Standard Measuring Cups/Day 10 - 201 - 1 2/320 - 301 2/3 - 2 1/430 - 402 1/4 - 2 3/4
I know he is under weight.. he has a huge belly.. probably the worms... but very skinny in the back.. I can see shoulder bones, hip bones...Nicole
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Originally posted by geus412 View PostWell reccomendation on the bag is.... Weight (lbs.)Standard Measuring Cups/Day 10 - 201 - 1 2/320 - 301 2/3 - 2 1/430 - 402 1/4 - 2 3/4
I know he is under weight.. he has a huge belly.. probably the worms... but very skinny in the back.. I can see shoulder bones, hip bones...
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I don't ever go exclusively by the recommendations on the bag, (might be a good starting point, but that's all), go by how your puppy looks. Besides, you're feeding a puppy and the guidelines are for adult dogs, two totally different requirements.
I think you're under feeding, so up it gradually and see how he looks.
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