Rahman Hilton wrote 05/08/2002 10:01 AM Feeding a 13 week puppy #33033 - 05/08/2002 10:01 AM
Rahman Hilton Webboard User Reg: 12-23-2001 Posts: 67 Loc: Offline	Is a 1/2lb of food (B.A.R.F.) split up twice a day enough food for a fairly active puppy?
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Melissa Blazak wrote 05/08/2002 11:00 AM Re: Feeding a 13 week puppy [Re: Rahman Hilton ] #33034 - 05/08/2002 11:00 AM
Melissa Blazak Webboard User Reg: 03-15-2002 Posts: 591 Loc: Southern Ontario Offline	I've found over the years that the best way to tell if your dog is getting enough to eat is to feel him up. (he! he! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> ) Seriously, do the rib test. Place your hand along the dog's spine and see if you can feel a slight layer of fat around the spinal column. You should be able to clearly feel the ribs and slightly see them under the fur. Puppies do need more food than adults, but they should not be fat. If he's eating a nice amount of food but is not fat and not emaciated it should be okay. The feeding recommendations on most dog food containers are only averages. Some eat/need more than others. Mine never ate the recommended amount, he always ate less. But I only figured that out after trial and error. The vets are always pushing more food. Don't fall into that trap. Good luck with your new puppy! It's such a fun time! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Caroline Davies wrote 05/21/2002 03:39 PM Re: Feeding a 13 week puppy [Re: Rahman Hilton ] #33035 - 05/21/2002 03:39 PM
Caroline Davies Webboard User Reg: 04-13-2002 Posts: 14 Loc: Offline	I've got an 11 week old GSD puppy myself. She is fed three times a day (just reduced from four). Breakies: goat's milk, 2 tblsp. whole milk yogurt, egg yolk, 1/2 tsp. Nupro, 1/2 tsp. flax seed oil. Lunch: 1/3 lb. veggies, 1/2 lb. meat, 2 tblsp. whole milk yogurt, 1/2 tsp. Nupro, 1/2 tsp. flax seed oil, 1/2 tsp. apple cider vinegar. Dinner: 2 chicken wings; or 2 duck necks; or 4 chicken necks. As previously suggested, feel your dogs ribs and adjust amounts accordingly. You dog should be very active or this diet with loads of energy... basically, tearing the house and yourself up.
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