Little help

UsmcGunner · 10-06-2011, 08:51 AM

I have a 9week old GSD and I am courious on a feeding scheddual that is apropreate for him. I was feeding him about a 1/4 cup 4 times a day but this was really messing with his potty time. (it has yet to get on a routine) Would it be ok to feed him only 3 times a day with bigger portions?

Kittilicious · 10-06-2011, 08:57 AM

I was feeding Knuckles 3-4 times a day the first week and he just inhaled everything I gave him. Was feeding him a couple handfulls, whatever that equals out to be. I'm down to twice a day, same amount, and he's usually walking away 3/4 of the way through. But then again, because of this forum, he's on adult food now. I don't know if that makes a difference?

Stosh · 10-06-2011, 09:15 AM

Three times a day is fine. Make sure he's quiet before and after feeding to help prevent bloat. What's your pup's name? Got any pictures?

UsmcGunner · 10-06-2011, 09:42 AM

His name is gunner and we have had him for almost two weeks now. I have just been woried about potty training him right now and have not worked on much of any thing else.

UsmcGunner · 10-06-2011, 09:45 AM

another question? whats bloat? this is our first pup and my daughter loves to always try to play with him of course. should I put him in hes crate after he eats? I dont want him to think he is being punished.

Girth · 10-06-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by UsmcGunner

another question? whats bloat? this is our first pup and my daughter loves to always try to play with him of course. should I put him in hes crate after he eats? I dont want him to think he is being punished.

Build up of gas in the tummy. It can kill a dog if left untreated. I keep gasex strips handy for mine. I usually make mine rest for about 30 mins after I feed them.

jprice103 · 10-06-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Kittilicious

I was feeding Knuckles 3-4 times a day the first week and he just inhaled everything I gave him. Was feeding him a couple handfulls, whatever that equals out to be. I'm down to twice a day, same amount, and he's usually walking away 3/4 of the way through. But then again, because of this forum, he's on adult food now. I don't know if that makes a difference?

In your signature, it shows that Knuckles was born on 8/21/11...so that puts him at just over 6 weeks. You say he is on Adult food now because of this forum??? Or was that date when you got him? Because I am not sure that most folks on here would agree to put a 6 week old on adult food.

Anthony8858 · 10-06-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jprice103

In your signature, it shows that Knuckles was born on 8/21/11...so that puts him at just over 6 weeks. You say he is on Adult food now because of this forum??? Or was that date when you got him? Because I am not sure that most folks on here would agree to put a 6 week old on adult food.

Good catch.

Kittilicious · 10-06-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jprice103

In your signature, it shows that Knuckles was born on 8/21/11...so that puts him at just over 6 weeks. You say he is on Adult food now because of this forum??? Or was that date when you got him? Because I am not sure that most folks on here would agree to put a 6 week old on adult food.

I've read many threads about feeding a puppy all lifes stages adult food, so we are doing the transfer over now and by the time he's 8-9 weeks old he will be on adult food only.

UsmcGunner · 10-06-2011, 12:16 PM

Ya I have been told that as well. It has something to do with having to much protien or something. My trainer told me to keep him on puppy chow till about 7 or 8 months and there would be no problem so that is what I am going to do.

10-06-2011, 08:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
UsmcGunner New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5	Little help I have a 9week old GSD and I am courious on a feeding scheddual that is apropreate for him. I was feeding him about a 1/4 cup 4 times a day but this was really messing with his potty time. (it has yet to get on a routine) Would it be ok to feed him only 3 times a day with bigger portions?

10-06-2011, 08:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kittilicious Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,101	I was feeding Knuckles 3-4 times a day the first week and he just inhaled everything I gave him. Was feeding him a couple handfulls, whatever that equals out to be. I'm down to twice a day, same amount, and he's usually walking away 3/4 of the way through. But then again, because of this forum, he's on adult food now. I don't know if that makes a difference? __________________ - Berleen - Knuckles - born 8/21/11 - my big knucklehead and can't forget Saki; the Golden Retriever, Born 11/07/07 The felines that rule the house - Oliver, Serena, Sakura & Bastian. https://www.facebook.com/berleen

10-06-2011, 09:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	Three times a day is fine. Make sure he's quiet before and after feeding to help prevent bloat. What's your pup's name? Got any pictures?

10-06-2011, 09:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
UsmcGunner New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5	His name is gunner and we have had him for almost two weeks now. I have just been woried about potty training him right now and have not worked on much of any thing else.

10-06-2011, 09:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
UsmcGunner New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5	another question? whats bloat? this is our first pup and my daughter loves to always try to play with him of course. should I put him in hes crate after he eats? I dont want him to think he is being punished.

10-06-2011, 12:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
UsmcGunner New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5	Ya I have been told that as well. It has something to do with having to much protien or something. My trainer told me to keep him on puppy chow till about 7 or 8 months and there would be no problem so that is what I am going to do.

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