How To Feed a German Shepherd Puppy?

If you have recently become the owner of a German Shepherd puppy, you must be literally searching for how to feed a German Shepherd puppy.

German Shepherd puppies are very cute and adorable. They like to play and be active, it is tiring to keep up with them. They tire themselves so much that it sometimes affects their health.

It is very important to take care of their diet, but it is very difficult to feed them as they are still puppies and do not care about their food. As a responsible owner, it is our duty to look after them and feed them.

How to feed a German Shepherd puppy?

If we leave German Shepherd puppies eat by their own, they will never finish their food and will lack the nutrition they need and might suffer from malnutrition or have weaker immune system.

Malnutrition can lead to other health related issues in puppies. It is always the best option to take-up the responsibility of feeding our puppies.

The first thing is to prepare a diet fit for your puppy which includes nutrients, vitamins, minerals, supplements.
Include eggs, fruits, vegetables, milk, rice, seeds and grains, plant oils in their diet.
Increase the quantity as they grow.
Feed them three to two times a day.
Offer them healthy snacks in between, or whenever they feel a little hungry.
Try to give them fresh foods.
You can feed them readymade food made for German Shepherd puppies, as it has the nutrients balanced well .
You can go for the BARF diet.
Do not feed too much food in the early period. Feed then three to two times a day but a small amount should do.
You can give them dry foods like kibble, or canned food like canned pumpkin, or a mixture of both wet and dry food.
A homemade diet is always the first preference when it comes to puppies.

German Shepherd puppies meal preparations

The amount of food given to puppies depends on mostly on their age and weight. If they are overweight, feed a little amount, and if they are underweight, feed a little more than required.
The diet should be a mixture of fresh and cooked food so that the puppies do not have any digestive issues.
Make sure you include the proper amount of nutrients and supplements required for their growth and development.

Feeding time table

You should feed your German Shepherd puppy once in the morning which will be their breakfast.
You can also give one piece of any fruit of your choice in between the breakfast and lunch time right after playing.
Next is the lunch. You can keep the menu same as breakfast or add some more to it.
Again in the evening, give them some snacks to stable their hunger.
The last meal of the day will be the dinner. Always remember to keep the dinner light so that it is easier for them to digest.

Why should we follow a feeding time-table?

Feeding time table is important, it will make them understand that at a particular time everyday they have to eat and that will become a habit and they will not resist eating.
A time table will ensure that they are eating on time and maintain their health.
An eating schedule will ensure to mainline the proper weight of your puppy.
Eating time table will keep their digestive system intact.
Time table will also help them train to stool everyday at the same time.

How much should we feed a German Shepherd puppy?

The amount of food needed for German Shepherd puppies depend on their age.

2 months old should have approximately 1 cup of food.
3 months puppy should have 1.5 to 2 cups of food.
6 months old puppy ideally should have 2-3 cups of food.
And lastly 12 months puppy need 3 to 3.5 cups of food.

German Shepherd puppies calorie chart

2 months old – 266 to 309 grams
3 months old – 328 to 405 grams
4 months old – 356 to 447 grams
6 months – 407 to 602 grams
10 months – 371 to 605 grams
12 months – 33 to 497 grams

Conclusion

German Shepherds puppies are very energetic and love to play, sometimes they might even forget that they are hungry and need food.

As German Shepherd owners, we need to take care of their health and make sure they eat on time. The best way to keep a track of their food is to maintain a time-table.