Golden Retriever Puppy Feeding Calculator

How much to feed a golden retriever puppy?

Feeding a Golden Retriever puppy requires careful attention to their age, weight, and nutritional needs to ensure healthy growth and development. Here are the recommended guidelines for feeding Golden Retriever puppies at various stages of their early life:

Feeding Guidelines by Age

• Under 8 Weeks:
• Puppies should primarily consume their mother’s milk or a suitable puppy milk replacement. If weaning is necessary, start introducing soft puppy food mixed with milk.
• Feeding frequency: 3-4 times a day.
• 8 Weeks to 3 Months:
• Recommended daily food intake: 1-2 cups of high-quality puppy food, divided into 3 meals per day.
• Weight range: 10-20 lbs[1][2][4].
• 3 to 4 Months:
• Recommended daily food intake: 2-3 cups of puppy food, divided into 3 meals.
• Weight range: 20-30 lbs[2][4].
• 5 to 7 Months:
• Recommended daily food intake: 3-4 cups, divided into 3 meals.
• Weight range: 30-45 lbs[2][4].
• 8 to 12 Months:
• Recommended daily food intake: 4-6 cups, divided into 2-3 meals as they transition to adult food around this time.
• Weight range: 45-70 lbs[2][4].

Citations:
[1] https://www.hypropremium.com.au/golden-retriever-feeding-guide/
[2] https://www.mygoldenretrieverpuppies.com/blog/how-much-to-feed-a-golden-retriever-puppy
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyohKAHVgrY
[4] https://www.dogster.com/dog-nutrition/how-much-should-i-feed-golden-retriever-puppy
[5] https://summerbrookgoldens.com/how-much-to-feed-your-golden-retriever/
[6] https://www.goldenretrieverforum.com/threads/how-much-food-should-my-12-week-puppy-eat.502244/
[7] https://www.reddit.com/r/goldenretrievers/comments/10z0sqm/how_much_food_would_you_feed_a_4_month_old_male/
[8] https://pro.royalcanin.co.uk/products/dog/golden-retriever-puppy/