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Feeding times for Lab.

8 replies

BaconAndAvocado · 28/01/2022 15:24

Our puppy is almost 7 months old and currently has his food 3 times a day.

When do I need to shift to twice daily? Or, is it better to stick to 3 meals a day?

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Mychitchatdays · 28/01/2022 15:25

My lab is fed three times a day.

CMOTDibbler · 28/01/2022 15:27

At 7 months, twice a day is fine. I think its easier to manage food portions on 2 meals for a dog prone to putting weight on like a lab

tizwozliz · 28/01/2022 15:49

We still feed three times a day. I'm only going to change if led by pup. Tbh, she's not a great eater so trying to make her eat even more each meal isn't something that appeals

BaconAndAvocado · 28/01/2022 15:53

Are there any benefits to changing to 2 times a day?

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MintMatchmaker · 28/01/2022 16:04

Every half hour or so should suit a lab 🤣. With snacks in between of course!

onedayoranother · 28/01/2022 16:25

My dog is half lab and gets one meal a day, plus a chewy mid morning.

PollyRoulllson · 28/01/2022 17:48

I weigh out the food in the morning and then use it throughout the day for training. 7 month old lab.

If you want to feed twice a day just split the daily allowance into 2 meals and not three. Many dogs are fed 2 meals a day from 6 months of age

fairylightsandwaxmelts · 28/01/2022 19:16

My dog was on two meals a day at that age and as an adult he now gets fed once, plus treats on walks and a chew mid-morning.

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