Age-wise Food And Care For Labrador Retrievers

Labradors love food. They are food-motivated dogs who will never say no to anything that is edible! This makes it important for Lab parents to monitor their pets’ diet and track the quantity of food they eat. Always ensure that your Labrador Retriever eats well without going overboard, irrespective of how old it is.

It is also important to be mindful of the number of meals you feed your Labrador Retriever. Here is the dietary routine you should follow while feeding your Lab at different stages of its life:

Up To 2 Months

When your Labrador Retriever is still a puppy, it is advisable to feed it four meals per day. This is the stage where your pet does the most of its growing up. Unlike most other breeds, it is not advisable to free-feed your Labrador at this age. Labradors tend to eat a lot at all ages and you should not give them more food than what is absolutely necessary.

3 To 6 months

Once your Labrador turns three months old, you can reduce the feeding frequency to three meals per day. You can always give your pet some snack and/or treat without overfeeding it.

Over 6 Months

By the time your Labrador turns six months old, you should reduce its food intake to two meals per day. Instead of growing up, your Labrador’s body will not focus on staying healthy and keeping health complications away. Do not give your Lab unlimited access to food and track what it eats all day.