---
title: "Week 17: feeding changes and body condition"
description: "Dropping to two meals, watching the waist, and the treat budget."
url: https://evapup.com/journal/week-by-week/puppy-week-17
category: "Puppy Week by Week"
author: "Sam Okafor"
published: 2026-07-15
updated: 2026-09-13
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# Week 17: feeding changes and body condition

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

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.

> **Slow feeders.** A puppy that inhales food is more likely to bloat and less likely to feel full. A slow feeder fixes both.

## 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.

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