How much should i feed my goldendoodle

There are a lot of different factors you should consider when you are thinking about the right food and the right amount. Like their age, how much they weigh, or what to do if your Goldendoodle is a picky eater. We will talk about the different ages of puppies and how much to feed them as they grow older. We will talk about the different options for dog food and what you should get and avoid. It's also essential to think about what to do in different situations where you have a picky eater or what to do if they ever get sick.

How Often Should You Feed Your Goldendoodle?

When your Goldendoodle is younger, you will need to feed them more often than when they get older; they will eat less at a time too. Anytime you are transitioning your puppies' feeding options, whether it's giving them more, switching brands, or from puppy food to dog food, you will want to do it gradually. For a while, you will mix the two. If you make a sudden change in their diet, it could cause stomach problems for your Goldendoodle. Transitioning will usually take about 7-10 days.

8-12 Weeks

Small puppies will need to eat 3-4 times a day with up to ⅔ cups per day (for a standard-sized Goldendoodle, a Mini Goldendoodle will only need ⅓ cups).

4-5 Months

At this age, they should be eating three times a day. Standard Goldendoodles will need 1-½ to 3 cups per day. Mini Goldendoodle will require ⅔ to 1 cup per day.

6-12 Months

They should eat two times a day. Standard Goldendoodles will need 3-4 cups per day. Mini Goldendoodles need 1 to 1-½ cups per day.

12+ Months (Adult)

They will continue to eat two times a day. Standard Goldendoodles will need 4-5 cups per day. Mini Goldendoodles 1-½ to 2-½ cups per day.

This is an excellent guide to follow; however, all dogs are different, and if your dog ever acts hungry or aggressive constantly, this is a sign that you should increase their eating portion. If you can ever see your Goldendoodles' ribs, that is a strong indication that they need more food.

Most dogs will stop eating when they get full, but it is still better to have set feeding times throughout the day rather than having one big meal available at all times.

Foods That are Unhealthy or Poisonous for Goldendoodles

There are a few foods that we may eat regularly that aren't healthy for Goldendoodles. This is very important to know of the foods to be mindful of. 

Grapes or raisins: These can cause your Goldendoodle to choke, and they will have a hard time digesting them. This also includes prunes.

Dairy Products: When dairy products are given in large amounts, it can mess with the digestive system. Dogs' bodies are not used to processing dairy, which could cause problems if they have a lot. However, even though it's best to avoid this, a small amount is acceptable.

Cherries: This might seem like a weird thing to be on this list, but they are toxic to Goldendoodles as well as other dogs.

Any foods that are raw or uncooked could cause salmonella and other diseases. You should also avoid raw eggs and undercooked meat. 

Soda: This isn't the best for humans and even worse for dogs. They don't do very well with carbonation or high amounts of sugar. 
Chocolate: This is the most commonly known food that is toxic for all dogs, and it is accurate. Whether dark or light chocolate, dogs don't react well to this food.

Coffee, avocado, onions, and garlic are all foods Goldendoodles should avoid eating.

Any salty foods are not healthy for your dog either. It can cause them to get sick and dehydrated.

Foods with a lot of sugar or even constantly providing food containing sugar can cause your dog to get diabetes. 

Should You Change Their Diet if They Get Sick?

You don't have to change your Goldendoodles diet when they get sick, but most vets will recommend switching to white rice and chicken for their meals when they're ill or after surgery.

When you are preparing this meal for your pup, you will want to give them only white meat with all bones and fat removed. As for the rice, people will usually say brown rice is healthier because it has more grains, but white rice is easier for them to digest when they are sick.

Boil the chicken like you usually would until cooked. Then drain the water, pull off all bones and fat, and cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. As for the rice, you can boil it like you usually would or use the chicken broth from the chicken earlier. However you decide to prepare it, do not use any seasonings; these can be toxic for your puppy and worsen the condition.

When deciding how much to give your puppy, use a one-to-two ratio. So if you need 1 cup of the meal, use ⅓ cup of chicken and ⅔ cups of rice. You will also want to check the temperature of the food to ensure they don't get burnt.

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