The first stage is the puppy stage (7-8 weeks). The average height for female pups at this age is 14 inches (36 cm) and for males is 16 inches (41 cm). They weigh between 18 and 23 lbs (8-10 kg) with females striving for the lower end.13 Nov 2021
How often should a 7 week old puppy eat?
Puppies should be fed three to four times a day therefore if you are currently feeding ¾ a cup of puppy food twice a day you should consider spacing it out by feeding ½ cup three times a day.
Can you overfeed a Great Dane puppy?
Take care not to overfeed Dane puppies, especially in one large serving. Like all giant breeds and any large breed that goes through a rapid growth stage, care must be taken in selecting the proper diet when feeding Great Danes.
How much should I be feeding my Great Dane puppy?
Dogtime recommends feeding a male Great Dane puppy, aged 3 to 6 months, 4 to 8 cups of food daily, divided into at least three servings. Females of the same age should receive 3 to 6 cups of food daily. From 8 to 12 months, feed males 6 to 10 cups of food and females, 5 to 8 cups.4 Mar 2021
What happens if you overfeed a Great Dane?
Over-nutrition can cause health problems other than excessive weight gain including loose stools, abdominal discomfort and swelling. Overfeeding puts more demands on the digestive system and reduces its efficiency, subsequently resulting in upset digestion.
Do Great Danes overeat?
The most common killer for Great Danes is Gastric Torsion, also known as canine bloat. When humans overeat or eat too fast, we may become bloated and gassy. However, it is often difficult to catch bloat early on, and it is often too late to help the dog, which is why it is a common fatal disease.12 Aug 2021