How much should a 10 week old puppy eat?
Your puppy will need about three meals a day until they are about six months old. How much to feed them depends on their age and size. Follow the guidance provided by your choice of pet food manufacturer about how much food you should give your puppy. Remember that treats, chews, filled bones and puzzle feeders all count as calories. Ask your vet if you are in doubt. Remember that treats count as calories, so factor these in when calculating how much to feed your puppy.
How to Get a Puppy to Sleep Through the Night
Congratulations, you just got a new puppy! There’s nothing cuter, is there? Well, at least not until your new family member starts waking you up at all hours of the night.
Being woken up by your new puppy isn’t fun. Luckily, there are ways to keep him sleeping, and train him out of pestering you during the night. Get your free puppy schedule planner
Common questions you may ask this week
There are many benefits to taking your puppy outside. However, they won’t be fully protected from diseases until two weeks after their second vaccination. For now, you should stick to the garden or carry them outside in your arms on in a pet carrier. Use this time to do some basic training with your puppy. Get them used to walking on the lead in the house or garden.
You will find some great tips on how to teach your puppy the basics in our Puppy Training Toolkit, which is available to download for just £2.79.
Your puppy will need lots of sleep in the early weeks. They may still be sleeping 18-20 hours a day at this age. Start to train your puppy to get into a regular pattern of sleep, such as after meals and between playtimes. This will help to get them into a good bedtime routine. Get them used to going to sleep in their bed or crate during the day, as well as a night.
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There are so many new experiences and things to think about when you bring home your puppy that you may forget one of the most important parts of puppy homecoming: establishing a routine. Structure will help your new canine family member feel secure and know what’s expected of him. The best way to do this is to create a schedule and stick to it. The first few weeks with your new puppy is the time to start establishing good behaviors. By the way, the puppy is not the only one who benefits from a schedule; it also makes life easier for the human members of the family. You won’t have to plan out every moment of your pup’s day, but there are a few important areas where a schedule can make the difference between a well-adjusted dog and chaos.
Unlike mature dogs that eat once or twice a day, most puppies need to eat puppy food three times a day. Make it easier to remember by planning his mealtimes around your own breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Wash out his water bowl and make sure it’s always filled with clean water, too.
Keep to a regular routine of taking your puppy outside at least every two-to-four hours and after every change of activity. This is especially important during house training and will keep accidents to a minimum.
Your puppy needs exercise and interaction with you. A word of caution: sustained, strenuous exercise (long runs, jumping) is not good for puppies, but playing, mental stimulation, and running around in the yard are good. Some experts recommend waiting until a dog is about one year old before starting with serious exercise and this can vary by breed. Different dog breeds have different energy levels and rates of growth; the growth plates in their joints close at different ages. But do schedule play and exercise time into your puppy’s day: a walk around the neighborhood, playing with toys, and time spent bonding go a long way toward expending energy. Several shorter sessions are better for a puppy than one long one.
Young puppies sleep a great deal of the time; in fact, some will sleep as much as 16-to-18 hours a day. Plan on quiet nap times for him several times during the day. Family members, especially young children, should learn not to disturb him when he’s sleeping. He needs his rest! You may need to put a crate in a quiet part of the house so he won’t be distracted by the hustle and bustle that may be going on during naptime.
When it comes to bedtime, some owners set a specific time to settle their puppy down for the night. Others just want him to sleep when they sleep. It may be easier to set a puppy bedtime and help him get used to the routine.