Rockin' Danes

Great Dane puppies need to be carefully monitored and not fed too much

protein or calcium/phosphorus

during "GROWTH".

Its crucial during the

Growth Period

2 MONTHS-12 MONTHS of age

to get the ratio right.

What to look for:

• Protein levels 23-26%

• Fat 12%-16%

• Moderate calories per cup 350 - 400

• Calcium - 1.2% - 1.5%

• Trace minerals- 68-72 trace or micro minerals - needed or there are growth problems. They are probably listed on the bag, as kelp, barley grass, seaweed

• Multiple proteins - at least 2: like chicken & fish etc

• Chelated or sequestered minerals, the more the better

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We feed and recommend

ProPlan Giant Adult

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Feeding Schedule

Start with the low end amounts (females) and mid-range amounts (males). They should not be at the high amount until they are at least 1/2 way through to being another month older.

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Example: a 17 week old female Dane should be eating approximately 4 cups a day divided into two meals - maximum 5 cups a day divided. A Dane male at 17 weeks should be eating 5 cups a day divided, maximum 6 cups a day divided.

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2 months 2-4 cups per day - (divided into 3 meals daily)
3 months 3-5 cups per day - (divided into 2 meals daily)
4 months 4-6 cups per day - (divided into 2 meals daily)
5 months 5-7 cups per day - (divided into 2 meals daily
6 months 6-8 cups per day - (divided into 2 meals daily)
7 months..... 6-9 cups per day - (divided into 2 meals daily)
8 months..... 6-9 cups per day - (divided into 2 meals daily)
9 months..... 7-10 cups per day- (divided into 2 meals daily)
10 - 12 months....7-10 cups per day - (divided into 2 meals daily)
12 -18 months (males).... 8-14 cups a day (divided into 2 meals daily)
12 -18 month (females)... 6-9 cups a day (divided into 2 meals daily

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