The first couple weeks of a puppies life is very important for its future growth and development. Along with socialization, feeding is the most important aspect of raising a puppy. It is essential that you give your puppy the right amount of food per serving and feed them enough times throughout the day. In today’s article, we will cover everything you need to know about feeding a 5 week old puppy.

How much to feed a 5 week old puppy

You should feed a 5 week old puppy 4 times a day. You should feed them in the morning when you wake up, once in the middle of the day, once in the late afternoon, and then 2 hours before they go to sleep. It is important that you don’t feed them within 2 hours of them going to sleep. This is so your puppy can digest the last meal and you can take them out to pee and poop right before they go to sleep. If you feed a 5 week old puppy right before they go to sleep, they will need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. It is also harder for a puppy to digest food while they are sleeping. 

How much should you feed a 5 week old puppy per serving?

We recommend feeding your 5 week puppy about ½ cup of dog food for each serving. This will equate to 2 full cups a day if you feed your puppy 4 times a day. However, the amount of food per serving depends on the size, breed, and how much they exercise. If you are already taking your puppy on runs, then we recommend feeding a little more than ½ a cup per serving. The best way to manage this is by observing your puppy when they eat. If they are gulping down all the food in a matter of seconds, then you should probably feed them more. On the other hand, if they are leaving their food bowl with leftover food, there is a good chance you’re giving them too big of a portion. A puppy will usually consume all the food it needs in one sitting, so the second they walk away it means that they have had enough to eat. 

While your puppy will certainly eat fast, it is important that you don’t let them eat quicker than their stomach can handle. When a puppy eats too fast, they don’t properly chew the food before it enters their stomach. This can cause a lot of problems for your puppy’s digestive system. There are some cool toys that you can use in order to slow down the speed at which your puppy eats. You can also look into buying an automatic feeder. 

Signs your puppy is overeating

There are a couple signs that your puppy is eating too much. The most common is restlessness. If you puppy has eaten too much, they will not be able to lie down for long periods of time, and they will certainly have stomach issues. This usually results in vomiting or diarrhea. It is also very important that you ensure that your puppy is getting enough water in order to wash the food down.