The first thing you need to know about your French Bulldog is how much to feed it. This is a great question because your French Bulldog is a tiny creature with a tiny stomach, but they’re known for their big appetites. Essentially, anything you put in a Bulldog’s bowl is going to be eaten! They can be quite the little pigs! The question of how much to feed a French Bulldog consists of two parts. You’ll want to know how much to feed them and how often to feed them.
Feeding your Bulldog
The short answer to this question is that French Bulldogs should be fed about 50-60 calories per kilogram of their body weight per day, which should be divided into two or three meals a day.
French Bulldogs can easily put on extra weight, and since they are so small, you need to watch for signs of either of these situations. Some French Bulldogs are hyperactive, while others are simply lazy. French Bulldogs don’t actually require a lot of physical exercise, and it is not recommended to push beyond their physical activity level, as it can harm their health.
Another thing that helps when trying to feed your French Bulldog the proper amount is to feed them on a schedule. If you give your French Bulldog their total calorie allowance in one feeding, they’ll eat it all. I told you they’re like pigs! Usually, once your French Bulldog has left the puppy stage and matured into adulthood, you can move from feeding three times a day to twice a day with a 12-hour gap, but it’s best to stick with three feedings if you can. This allows your French Bulldog to maintain constant energy peaks. French Bulldogs experience sharp increases and decreases in their blood sugar levels depending on their feedings. Simply put, distributing their food intake three times a day can help maintain a healthy amount of energy and nutrients for your pup.
How much to feed a 10-12 week old Bulldog
After your French Bulldog has been weaned from its mother’s milk, they will be transitioned to puppy food. Young French Bulldogs require a high-calorie diet that’s full of nutrients. You will need to feed your French Bulldog a total of 1.5 cups of puppy food per day, which should be divided into three feedings of half a cup each. It’s highly recommended to feed your French Bulldog three times a day for their whole life, but if that’s not possible, you should do three feedings a day for at least the first 6 months once on dry food.
How much to feed a Bulldog that’s 6-9 months old
At this point in your French Bulldogs’ life, they are ready and looking forward to a regular feeding schedule. At the designated time, they know the dog food bowl will be filled. Around 6 months old, you can start feeding your French Bulldog high-quality adult dog food. At this stage, it is helpful to use a body mass chart to get an accurate amount of food that your French Bulldog should get every day, but on average, you will need to feed your 6-9-month-old French Bulldog between 2 to 2.5 cups a day, preferably three times a day. With this feeding schedule, you can freely add a few treats between meals. You want your floppy-eared friend to be chubby and happy, so if you feel like they look a bit thin (you should never see your French Bulldog’s ribs), don’t hesitate to add half a cup a day, divided into three feedings, until you feel that your pup looks healthy.
How much to feed an older Bulldog
Typically, your older French Bulldog will not need as much food as they slow down and become a little lazier with each passing year. You will need to feed your French Bulldog between 1.5-2.5 cups of adult dog food a day. In the older years of your French Bulldog’s life, you will have a wider range of food amounts, as your French Bulldog may fluctuate between being overweight and underweight at this stage in life, but by this age, you can also leave any remaining food in their bowl for your French Bulldog to nibble on throughout the day.
How much to feed a Bulldog that’s underweight
When deciding if your French Bulldog is underweight, you should definitely consult with a vet. The optimal weight of your French Bulldog should be between 7 to 13 kg. You should never be able to see the bones or bone structure of French Bulldogs. French Bulldogs should be full or a little chubby and happy. If you feel like your four-legged friend could use a bit more weight, try feeding them 60-70 calories per kilogram or 2.5-3 cups of food a day, again dividing it into three meals, until they gain a normal healthy weight. Sometimes being underweight can be a sign of other health issues, so make sure to check with your vet.
How much to feed an overweight Bulldog
French Bulldogs are not too active little guys, and exercise is not their best friend. However, if your French Bulldog is overweight, it can cause health problems ranging from breathing difficulties to heart diseases. If your French Bulldog is overweight, you can first check how much additional food your dog is eating. If there are other pets in the house, they might be eating their food. If not, make sure that you and other members of your household are not giving too many treats throughout the day.
The best way to reduce your French Bulldog’s weight is to reduce the amount of food you feed them. You should reduce the amount by only 1/2 a cup or around 10 calories a day, distributed into three meals. When you do this, you will need to increase the amount of water they consume and try to take a small walk every day. Once your Bulldog gets back to a healthy weight, you can return to your usual feeding schedule. Again, you should consult with a vet to make sure that your French Bulldog doesn’t have any other health issues.
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