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Week 17: feeding changes and body condition

Dropping to two meals, watching the waist, and the treat budget.

By Sam Okafor, CPDT-KA.

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A puppy at 17 weeks old

Week 17. Dropping to two meals, watching the waist, and the treat budget.

Two meals

Most puppies move from three meals to two around four months. Split the daily amount, do not add.

Body condition

Ribs easy to feel, a visible waist from above. The bag's chart is a starting point, not a rule.

Treat budget

Treats within ten percent of daily calories. Use kibble for training when you can.

Sam Okafor

CPDT-KA

Sam is a certified trainer at the Eva flagship and writes the training and behavior guides.

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