The Diet for Puppy Rottweilers & How to Feed Them

Proper feeding is one of the most important parts of raising a healthy rottweiler puppy. Rottweilers grow from a tiny puppy into a very large animal in a short amount of time, so feeding your dog the right food at the right times is essential. Rottweiler puppies who don't eat a proper diet or get into the right eating habits are at risk of developing joint problems, diarrhea or other ailments. You can follow a few steps to make sure your dog gets the nutrition it needs.

Instructions

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      Buy puppy food with real meat, preferably organic, and avoid puppy foods with meat by-products or grain. The meat provides a necessary source of protein the puppy will need to grow big and healthy.

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      Avoid foods with chemicals and fillers in them, such as generic or store brands, as rottweilers are particularly prone to allergies.

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      Choose food that is moderate in calories and has the correct range of protein, fat and calcium. It should have about a quarter of its calories come from protein, about 12 to 15 percent from fat, and calcium should be in the range of 1.2 to 1.5 percent.

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      Don't switch over to adult food until the rottweiler is finished growing completely. A rottweiler generally reaches adulthood at about 18 months to 2 years of age. They will grow very large as puppies but until then aren't considered adults.

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      Keep the puppy on a regular feeding schedule at about the same times each day. Give it about 2 to 3 cups of food per day spaced out over two or three meals for the first two or three months of the dog's life. Switch to about 3 to 5 cups of food spaced out over two meals at 4 to 6 months of age, and continue feeding the dog twice a day until adulthood. Increase the amount of food to 4 to 6 cups per day at 6 months old and about 5 to 6 cups per day after 18 months.