Puppy Resources

Feeding Schedule

How much, how often, and what to feed your baby at every stage.

8–12 Weeks · Four Small Meals

Your baby comes home eating small, frequent meals. Offer food 4 times a day — morning, midday, late afternoon, and early evening. Small breeds especially can dip in blood sugar, so never skip meals at this age. Keep fresh water available at all times.

3–6 Months · Three Meals

Move to 3 meals a day. Keep portions consistent and feed at the same times daily — a steady schedule makes potty training dramatically easier, since what goes in on schedule comes out on schedule.

6–12 Months · Two Meals

Transition to 2 meals a day (morning and evening) and continue for life. Watch body condition rather than the bowl: you should feel ribs easily under a slight fat cover, with a visible waist from above.

What We Feed — And Ask You To

Your puppy is raised on the foods we recommend: Pawtree Real Salmon, Peas & Sweet Potato Recipe and TLC "All Life Stages." Continuing them is part of our warranty agreement — and part of what keeps tummies settled through the move to your home. Add the daily NuVet vitamin wafer (order at nuvet.com/50004 or 1-800-474-7044 with code #50004) — required for your warranty, and it extends coverage to 2 years.

Switching Foods Safely

If you ever change foods, do it gradually over 7–10 days: start with 25% new food mixed into 75% current food, and shift the ratio a little every couple of days. Sudden switches are the most common cause of upset stomachs in new puppies.

Treats & Extras

Keep treats under 10% of daily calories, choose small soft training treats for young puppies, and skip table scraps entirely — see our Safe & Unsafe Foods guide before sharing anything from your plate.