What should I feed my large breed puppy?

Large and giant breed pups should consume diets that contain at least 30% high quality protein and 9% fat (dry matter basis). Remember that protein quality varies with the source, so high quality foods may cost more. If you give your pup treats, consider the calories they add to the diet.

Should I feed my large breed puppy puppy food?

While large and giant breed puppies have the potential for rapid growth, it really isn’t healthy for their bones and joints. Feed your large breed canine companion a puppy food that’s complete and balanced to promote a steady, healthy growth rate. Ideally, you’ll want to feed a large breed puppy formula.

How often should I feed my large breed puppy?

3 to 4 meals per day
Toy-breed puppies will need 4 to 6 meals per day for the first three months of their lives. Medium-breed puppies will require three meals per day, and large-breed puppies typically need 3 to 4 meals per day. Though the breed is an important consideration, metabolism and energy levels can vary by up to 30 percent.

How much should a large breed puppy eat a day?

Puppies should be fed three to four times a day therefore if you are currently feeding ¾ a cup of puppy food twice a day you should consider spacing it out by feeding ½ cup three times a day.

What is the difference between puppy food and large breed puppy food?

What is different about large breed puppy food? The main difference is that large breed puppy food has less calories as compared to regular puppy food. This is because larger breeds are not considered adult dogs until they are 18-24 months old, explains pet nutritionist Mark Finke, PhD.

Is Kirkland puppy food good for large breeds?

Kirkland Signature Super Premium Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult).

What is a cup of dog food?

One standard 8-oz cup refers to regular-sized kibble. One full 8-oz cup of regular-sized kibble is equivalent to 4-oz of large breed kibble. The feeding portion is using standard 8-oz cups as a reference so per the feeding guide if it recommends feeding your dog 4 standard cups per day, you’re suppo…more.