Puppy food to adult food

[Hawk Eye Tom]

I have just switched my 6 month English Mastiff from puppy food ( Blue Buffalo ) to the adult food . Do I feed him the suggested amount of adult food per weight , or do I give him adult food in the suggested amount for the puppy food ? The adult suggested amount is a lot less . I thought that adult food is use for maintaining a full grown dog's weight . The 3 to 3 3/4 cups a day does not seem to be enough . Thanks for any replies

 

[Robtouw]

I would increase his amounts at each feeding and watch him to see if he appears satisfied. My guy at 5 months was eating 2 full cups at each meal of BB Basics and still wanted more! He had a healthy appetite! Your pup will eat what he needs and usually will leave the rest in the bowl for later.

 

[Smart_Family]

Is it chicken and grain free? If it doesn't seem to be enough you may want a higher calorie food. Which formula are you feeding? You should be going by whatever it says to feed for the weight. Over feeding can cause growth issues.

 

[Smokeycat]

I figured out the calories that I had been feeding and then gave the amount of new food that equalled that amount.