Feeding Tips

Feeding Times

There are a couple different schools of thought on when to feed your dog. Some feel that an adult dog only needs to be fed once a day, usually in the evening. Although some dogs, especially smaller dogs, may need to be fed more than once a day. Others feel that self-feeding is the best method. This method consists of leaving food out all the time and not having set feeding times. This allows your dog to regulate itself, and proponents of this method feel he will only eat as much as he needs. Self-feeding definitely does not work with every dog because not all dogs will stop eating when they're full, and could become obese.

Whether your dog is self-fed or has set feeding times, he should always be fed in the same place, and if you have more than one dog they should each have their own bowl. It is important that your dog always has water available, because the amount needed is dependent on a variety of factors. Water is important because it aids in digestion.

In order to avoid obesity, table scraps should be avoided. They may also contain ingredients that are not suitable for your dog's digestion.

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