[rawfeeding] Re: hungry puppy

Hi, Jen!
Young pups need to be fed 3 times a day.
You could divide up what his daily portion would be into 3.
Some people determine their pups daily ration by using 10% of their
adult estimated weight.
I prefer to give a pup a big ole hunk of meat and let him at it! When
he's eaten as much as he wants, say after 10-15 minutes, I take it up.
Pups that are allowed to eat this way get more activity from their
meals, are more satisfied, don't eat/chew up as many off limits items
and learn how to self regulate - IMO.
You could move him to 2 meals a day at about 6 months, then 1 meal a
day at 9-12 months.
HTH
Giselle
with Bea in New Jersey

> As I mentioned, I got a new puppy last Thursday, and he's being
> rawfed.
He's about 20 pounds now, black lab mix, estimated to reach 80.
Should I feed him 2 meals a day instead of
> one, give him just a little more food, or is he just adjusting to the
> new diet?
Oh, his paperwork says he's 4
> months old, but he may be as young as 2 months.
> Jen

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