The dude
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Hey, I'm new to DC. Ive been feeding my 12 week old male pup raw since 6 weeks of age. My question is, what percentage do I feed? I'm doing 10% of current body weight (20lbs). But some sources say to feed 8-10% of body weight until you've reached the amount of what he would eat as an adult 2-3% of ideal body weight (80-85lbs?).
I guess what I'm trying to say is I have reached that amount now. So do I stay at this amount of food and keep an eye on his development. Or do I continue to feed 10% of body weight as he grows? Some well known sites say to gradually drop to 2-3%.
Example
8-10% of bw 2-4months of age
6-8% of bw 4-6 months of age
4-6% of bw 6-8 months of age
3-4% of bw 8-12 months of age
I understand every pup is different. But I'm just trying to stay ahead of the game and give him the proper nutrition.
Thanks in advance!
I guess what I'm trying to say is I have reached that amount now. So do I stay at this amount of food and keep an eye on his development. Or do I continue to feed 10% of body weight as he grows? Some well known sites say to gradually drop to 2-3%.
Example
8-10% of bw 2-4months of age
6-8% of bw 4-6 months of age
4-6% of bw 6-8 months of age
3-4% of bw 8-12 months of age
I understand every pup is different. But I'm just trying to stay ahead of the game and give him the proper nutrition.
Thanks in advance!