Puppy feeding request

Discussion in 'Labrador Puppies' started by Matthew Atanasovski, Jan 21, 2019.

  1. Matthew Atanasovski

    Matthew Atanasovski Registered Users

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    Hi all, first-time dog owner here. Our lab is 9 weeks old and was fed raw and kibble. Currently, he is having 4 meals a day; 2 kibble, 2 raw, however, I am interested in taking away the raw meals and sticking with kibble.

    Will I upset his stomach if I replace his 2 raw meals with another 2 kibble meals? Or should I slowly wean him off the raw food?

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. pippa@labforumHQ

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    Hi Matthew and welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your new puppy!

    It's always better to make changes to a new puppy's diet gradually. I would replace one of your puppy's raw meals with a very small amount of kibble - increase that gradually over a few days, and then do the same with the other raw meal.
     
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  3. Matthew Atanasovski

    Matthew Atanasovski Registered Users

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    Thanks for this! Do you have a guide to how much kibble we should be feeding our pup per day?
     
  4. Jo Laurens

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    However much your individual pup needs, looking at their body and keeping it in optimal weight. Which is NOT whatever amount it will say on the packet...
     

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