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By jeanniedean (****) [gb] Date 29.08.09 10:47 GMT
I am feeding a 14wk old westies 4 times a day. I know its time to start cutting to 3 meals. Do i still give the same quantity only split it over 3 meals instead of 4. Seems a stupid thing to ask seing ive had dogs all my days but its 15yrs since id a westie puppy. Just want to be sure i dont underfeed her.
many thanks Jean
By STARRYEYES (*****) [gb] Date 29.08.09 20:29 GMT
yes same amount of food but over 3 meals also remember to up the amount as she grows i usually add that little bit extra when they leave it you know they are full.. I have a different breed and usually do it around 16 wks down to two at around 6 m
Faithful and true to the last beat of his heart.
By jeanniedean (****) [gb] Date 30.08.09 18:48 GMT
Thanks for this starryeyes. Will give her another couple of weeks yet on 4 then before changing to 3. This is the first westie puppy that ive had thats came to me on a dry feeding. I always gave 2 minced meat or chicken and 2 pudding meals. So just was unsure when to change to 3
Jean
By jodublin [ie] Date 20.09.09 13:34 GMT
i breed maltese ..usually 3 meals at 4 months ..2 meals at 6months ...i keep to the 2 meals for life it works for my dogs ...good luck
my dogs are not spoiled ,iam well trained.
By JeanSW (****) [gb] Date 20.09.09 15:59 GMT
Like jodublin I also only ever drop to 2 meals.

I have a toy breed, and give 4 meals until 16 weeks, then 3 meals to 6 months, when they drop to 2 a day for life.
The hurrier I go - the behinder I get!
By jeanniedean (****) [gb] Date 23.09.09 09:03 GMT
Thanks for your replies. Ive still got her on 4 meals  at 17 weeks . Need to try bringing her to 3. I try in the morning feed to give more hoping she will complete the feed so i can change to 3 but she never eats the extra im putting in so get concerned if i change to 3 shes not getting enough food
Jean
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