puppy food

[seare]

how much and how often should i feed my 10 week old labrador puppy? thanks

[divegirl]

What does the diet sheet from your breeder say? At 10 weeks I would stick to what the breeder says.

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[lankeela]

If the breeder has not given you a diet sheet, then four meals a day, two milky/porridgy ones and two meaty ones mixed with soaked complete food. The amount is trial and error, start with about a saucer full and if the pup eats it all then maybe offer a little more, although bear in mind that Labs are notoriously greedy and most will eat till they burst.
Provided you can see a waistline but not the ribs then that should be adequate. Pups should be plump but not fat and definitely not thin. Make sure your pup has been wormed by the breeder, (if not do it now) and then again at 12 weeks, monthly until six months then at nine months and then every six months. You can buy puppy worming syrup from the pet shop or get the tablets from your vet although buying online is much cheaper once you know what the vet recommends.

[lankeela]

Keep on with four meals a day until about four months then drop to three, and then to two meals a day at six months. You can keep them on two meals a day or at about a year drop to one meal a day.

At first increase the amount when you drop to three meals, cutting out one of the milky meals. Give a breakfast, dinner and supper, making the supper the milky one to help the puppy sleep through the night.

Always have fresh water available, and if you can get goats milk it is better than cows milk.

[Illyria54]

As a general rule it is 4 meals a day but don't panic if it won't eat 4 times, my youngest German Shepherd at 8 weeks would only eat 3 meals a day, I couldn't persuade her otherwise, just so long as puppy is getting enough food for his age, if you are feeding a complete diet, follow the guidelines on the side of the bag/can, remember these are guidelines only, if you think pup needs a bit more then give it and if pup doesn't clear up at each feed ( though with a Lab I doubt that will be a problem!) don't give quite so much.
Good luck with your new puppy.

[seare]

thanks for all your help, she is stuffing her face with weetabix now!!!