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This puppy food must be high in calories if the recommended amount is 1/4 a day. Most foods recommend around 1/2 cup or more until the pup is an adult. I just noticed you are from Canada- stupid question here you obviously use the metric system? Did you mean 1/4 cup or did I read this wrong? As long as she is steadily gaining weight I would not worry about it.[/B]
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hey ... the recommended amount is 1.25 to 1.5 cups per day which is 538 to 645 kcal / day but she's only eating about 143 kcal / day ... is that too low?
http://www.frommfamily.com/products-g-d-puppy.php
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According to the chart on the link you provided a small breed dog a 5 to 7 month old pup should be having between 130-150 grams per day and go up to 170-190 grams from 8-12 months of age. So it looks like she is eating enough but should be eating more by the time she is 8 months old- going by their chart. I think these charts are suggested measurements and you have to factor in your dogs activity level, how many snacks they have in addition, etc.