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| PUPPY FOOD FOR OUR GERMAN
SHEPHERDS (WHAT WE FEED AND ONLY RECOMMEND FOR OUR
PUPPIES) |
 Puppy
Nutrition for Large Breeds IAMS: Your puppy
is undergoing some pretty dramatic changes. In
fact, large-breed puppies generally grow more
rapidly than smaller-breed dogs. But your
large-breed puppy is best fed a diet that
supports growth without allowing him to grow too
quickly, a circumstance than can contribute to
abnormal skeletal development. To help give your
puppy the right balance of nutrients, here are
some key points to keep in mind.
- Feeding Your Puppy: From the
time your puppy’s weaned until 4 months of age,
you should feed your puppy 2-3 meals a day based
on the guidelines of the food label. After 4
months of age, your puppy should be fed twice a
day on a regular schedule. Always have fresh
water available.
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Not all puppies have the same nutritional needs.
Large-breed puppies actually have lower metabolic rates per
pound than smaller-breed puppies. And while his growth is
more dramatic, your puppy will reach his mature adult weight
at 18-24 months—later than smaller breeds that reach
adulthood as early as 9 months. So large-breed puppies
require less energy in their diets.
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- A Caution About Supplements:
You want to give your puppy the very best
nutrition during these months. Some people
assume that this can best be achieved by
supplementing their puppy’s diet. But this may
lead to a variety of health problems. Whether
feeding vitamins, calcium tablets, table scraps,
yogurt or meat, you could be upsetting a
balanced interaction of nutrients and minerals.
That balance is important. Too much of one
mineral can affect a puppy’s ability to absorb
other minerals. And excess amounts of calcium
may lead to bone growth problems, especially in
large-breed puppies. A high-quality pet food,
carefully formulated for life stage and breed
size, will give your puppy complete and balanced
nutrition—without supplements.
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| FEEDING GUIDELINES (1 CUP
EQUALS 8 OZ.) |
| Weight (lbs) |
6-11 Weeks
(cups/day) |
3-4 Months
(cups/day) |
5-7 Months
(cups/day) |
8-12 Months
(cups/day) |
12-24 Months
(cups/day) |
| 3 |
1 1/4 |
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| 5 |
1 2/3 |
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| 10 |
2 1/2 |
2 1/4 |
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| 15 |
3 1/3 |
3 |
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| 20 |
4 |
3 1/2 |
2 1/3 |
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| 30 |
5 1/4 |
4 2/3 |
3 |
2 1/2 |
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| 40 |
6 1/3 |
5 2/3 |
3 3/4 |
3 |
2 3/4 |
| 50 |
7 1/2 |
6 1/2 |
4 1/3 |
3 1/2 |
3 1/4 |
| 60 |
8 1/3 |
7 1/2 |
5 |
4 |
3 2/3 |
| 70 |
9 1/3 |
8 1/4 |
5 1/2 |
4 1/3 |
4 |
| 80 |
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6 |
4 3/4 |
4 1/3 |
| 100 |
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10 1/4 |
6 1/2 |
5 1/2 |
5 |
| 120 |
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7 3/4 |
6 1/3 |
5 3/4 |
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| These guideline amounts are a starting point and
your pet may need more food depending on age,
activity and temperament. In order to reach optimal
body condition, you may need to adjust food intake.
This represents the total recommended volume of food
per day. You should divide the total recommended
feeding amount by the number of times you feed your
pet per day to get the actual portion size per
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| NOTE: Large-breed puppies can also
benefit from less calcium. Puppies who consume too
many calories and too much calcium grow too rapidly
and can develop bone growth or joint problems. With
your large-breed puppy, the goal should be a
moderate, healthy rate of growth. That’s why it’s
important to choose a diet with precisely balanced
amounts of fat, calcium and phosphorus, designed
specifically for large-breed puppies. |
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