Why feed puppies 3 times a day?

[ravendarat]

So this is just a question but as stated in the title, why feed 3 times a day instead of 2 like when their adults, is it just to help prevent bloat or is there another reason?

 

[Smokeycat]

It does help with bloat but also their stomachs are smaller and they generally eat more compared their size then an adult. As an example: if you feed raw and the puppy has a ideal adult weight of 100 lbs. The 2 lbs of food each day seems a lot bigger compared to a 30 lb puppy than the 100 lbs adult.

 

[ruthcatrin]

Pretty much what Smokeycat said, pups usually need ALOT of food in comparison to their size, between growing like weeds and running around like nuts they go through a TON of energy. Its often hard to make sure the pup is getting enough in two meals just because there are physical limits. 3 or even 4 meals a day make it possible to be sure the pup is getting everything it needs.

 

[ravendarat]

Ok sounds good. I was feeding 3 times a day anyways, my roommate asked me why 3 instead of 2 like his dog and I didn't have a good answer besides "I was told to" lol. Now I have a solid answer.