{"id":7402,"date":"2021-11-10T13:57:48","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T13:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/?p=7402"},"modified":"2023-08-21T17:17:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T17:17:34","slug":"how-much-to-feed-a-french-bulldog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/how-much-to-feed-a-french-bulldog\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much To Feed A French Bulldog"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-14101bc2\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading post_title_h1\" id=\"sc-post-title\">How Much To Feed A French Bulldog<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"post_info\"><strong><a   class=\"post-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/author\/alex\/\">Alex Vicente<\/a><\/strong> \u2022 Updated on August 21, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"disclaimers\">\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\ue822\" data-av_iconfont=\"entypo-fontello\"><\/span> This review contains affiliate links. Read more <a href=\"\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4094\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\uf0fa\" data-av_iconfont=\"fontello\"><\/span> Not a substitute for professional veterinary help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>New owners of French Bulldogs always find themselves wondering how much to feed a French Bulldog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to this question involves looking into two aspects: the amount of the food and the frequency of the feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even then, providing an exact volume and rate for feeding your Frenchie can be a tricky task because the calculations are based on the age, activity level, and weight of your canine friend, which can vary within a range of 16 pounds to 30 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, we\u2019ve put together the following simple guide to help you get a general idea of how much and how often you should be feeding a French Bulldog during different stages of their chubby lives.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#how-much-food-should-you-give-your-french-bulldog\">How Much Food Should You Give Your French Bulldog<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#how-much-to-feed-a-french-bulldog\">How Much to Feed a French Bulldog<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-food-should-you-give-your-french-bulldog\">How Much Food Should You Give Your French Bulldog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bowl-of-food-with-dog-nearby.webp\" alt=\"Dog eating from bowl on kitchen floor\" class=\"wp-image-7407\" title=\"bowl of food with dog nearby\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bowl-of-food-with-dog-nearby.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bowl-of-food-with-dog-nearby-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bowl-of-food-with-dog-nearby-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bowl-of-food-with-dog-nearby-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a rule of thumb, you want to feed your average, healthy\u00a0French Bulldog\u00a0around 25 to 30 calories per pound of their weight every day. The total amount of food should be divided into 2 to 3 meals during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to this information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If a French Bulldog that doesn\u2019t exercise much weighs 16 pounds, they\u2019d need to eat about 400 to 480 calories per day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a French Bulldog that\u2019s chunkier and lazier weighs around 28 pounds, they\u2019d need to eat approximately 700 to 800 calories per day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, the average adult&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/french-bulldog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4096\">French Bulldog<\/a>&nbsp;should eat food that\u2019s worth between 550 to 750 calories every day. Feeding your Frenchie should be accompanied by periodic weighing and observing every few weeks to make sure your pet isn\u2019t under or overweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can visit the vet or use a reliable online calculator to find out the exact number of calories your dog should be consuming per day. Then, calculate how much food corresponds to said calories via the nutritional information featured on the packaging or the manufacturer\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve established an appropriate feeding volume and frequency for your French Bulldog, it\u2019s essential that you stick to the schedule and avoid slacking off. Remember, the total food intake of your dog should be split into 2 to 3 meals per day, so feed your Frenchies first thing in the morning, once in the evening, and once close to bedtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-to-feed-a-french-bulldog\">How Much to Feed a French Bulldog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-next-to-bowl-looking-up.webp\" alt=\"Dog trying to reach kitchen counter\" class=\"wp-image-7408\" title=\"french bulldog next to bowl looking up\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-next-to-bowl-looking-up.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-next-to-bowl-looking-up-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-next-to-bowl-looking-up-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-next-to-bowl-looking-up-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned above, the feeding volume and frequency for a French Bulldog vary according to not your dog\u2019s weight, but also their age and activity level. Here\u2019s an overview of how much to feed a Frenchie in various stages of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 to 12 Weeks Old<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your French Bulldog has been weaned from their mother\u2019s milk, you\u2019ll switch them to puppy food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that Frenchie puppies -like most puppies of other breeds- require a high caloric intake. So you\u2019ll need to give your 10- to 12-week old pet half a cup of puppy food 3 times per day, for a total of 1.5 cups per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s highly recommended to feed your French Bulldog 3 times a day throughout their life, it\u2019s most crucial to do so for at least the first 6 months once switched to dry or wet food. After that, you can take it down to twice a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 to 9 Months Old<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When your Frenchie reaches 6 months of age, they\u2019re ready to start eating high-quality adult dog food. This is when a weight chart comes in handy as you can use it to calculate exactly how much food your French Bulldog should be receiving per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, you\u2019ll feed your 6- to 9-month old canine pet a total of 2 to 2.5 cups of food, preferably spread 3 times throughout the day. three times a day if possible. This schedule allows you to throw in a few treats in between meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Underweight Adult<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ruling your French Bulldog as underweight should be after checking with your vet, but generally, your healthy adult Frenchie shouldn\u2019t weigh less than 16 pounds. If you can see your dog\u2019s ribs or bone structure, it\u2019s a major sign of being underweight as Frenchies are supposed to be somewhat chubby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, you may need to up your dog\u2019s intake to 30 or 40 calories per pound, which is around 3 cups of food per day, also divided into 3 meals. Be sure to consult your vet to make sure your pup didn\u2019t lose weight because of a health issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overweight Adult<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ruling your French Bulldog as overweight should be after checking with your vet, but generally, your healthy adult Frenchie shouldn\u2019t weigh more than 30 pounds. While Frenchies are supposed to be a bit chubby, being overweight can lead to health problems ranging from difficulty in breathing to heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help your French Bulldog drop some weight, cut down the amount of food you give them by half a cup or lower their caloric intake by 10 calories per day. As always, feeding sessions should be 3 times throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your Frenchie is back on track weight-wise, you can return to your regular feeding schedule. Be sure to consult your vet to make sure your pup didn\u2019t gain weight because of a health issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Older French Bulldogs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Older French Bulldogs usually don\u2019t require as much food due to the slowing down of their metabolism and becoming a little lazier with age. In this stage, a total of 1.5 to 2 cups of food per day can be enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-on-the-owners-lap.webp\" alt=\"Dog trying to reach kitchen counter\" class=\"wp-image-7409\" title=\"french bulldog on the owner's lap\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-on-the-owners-lap.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-on-the-owners-lap-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-on-the-owners-lap-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bulldog-on-the-owners-lap-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, you should have a better idea of how much to feed a French Bulldog. As a rule of thumb, you want to feed your average, healthy Frenchie about 25 to 30 calories per pound of their weight every day. The total amount of food should be divided into 2 to 3 meals during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, the exact feeding volume and frequency for a French Bulldog will differ according to your dog\u2019s weight, age, and activity level. You can visit the vet or use a reliable online calculator to find out the exact numbers.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how much to feed a french bulldog? We&#8217;ve done the research and here&#8217;s everything you need to know. 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