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  • Mar 22, 2005, 09:00 AM
    stacip
    Westie Pup Food Question
    We have a 13 week old Westie pup (female). How much total food should she be eating each day (in tablespoons/cups/ounces)?
  • Mar 22, 2005, 11:39 AM
    labman
    Even if I had 13 week old female Westie, what mine needed might not be the same as yours needed. You should be feeding a puppy chow now. Likely a half cup for each of 3 feedings a day. Switching to an adult chow for the larger breeds at 4- 6 months, slows growth and helps develop sturdier
    Joints.

    Puppies all too frequently come from the breeder too fat. Even young puppies definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest.
    You should be able to easily feel the ribs, but not see them. Each dog is
    Different. Standard recommendations are a good place to start, but each dog
    Must have its food adjusted to its individual needs. See
    http://www.purina.com/dogs/nutrition.asp?article=292.

    The dry dog foods are actually better for the dogs. It helps keep the teeth
    Clean, and exercises the jaws and teeth. If you feed a complete dog chow, you
    Shouldn't need to give the dog anything else. Various people foods may only
    Add more calories without providing proper nourishment. Look at how many of
    Us are too fat too. If you don't want to pay name brand prices look for
    Certification of passing the AAFCO tests. Make any changes in diet slowly
    Over about a week.

    The premium, concentrated foods give you the assurance of a brand name. They
    Produce a smaller, firmer stool that is easier to clean up. It is easier to
    Maintain weight on a finicky eater. The lower cost foods may actually have
    Lower fat and be better for your dog. Many dogs would enjoy eating the larger
    Portions you have to feed .

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