Do dogs need to be fed a certain amount?

Apr 18,2024
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Dogs should be fed in a rationed amount, so that they can eat regularly and not overeat or be full after one meal, which is better for the dog's stomach. The owner should promptly adjust the temperature of feed and drinking water according to the temperature changes in different seasons to ensure warm in winter, cool in summer, and warm in spring and autumn.

A dog’s food intake in a day

The food that an average dog needs to eat in a day is 4%-6% of its body weight. Adult dogs can Using 4% of body weight to calculate, puppies can use 6% of body weight to calculate. For example, for an 18 kg adult dog, its daily food intake is 18 kg × 4%, which is equal to 720 grams.

Problems that may occur when a dog eats too much

1. The dog’s belly becomes bulging and hard. If a dog eats too much, his belly will become bulging and round, and it will feel very hard when you touch it with your hands. This is a sign of overeating.

2. The dog will become restless. Dogs will become restless after eating too much, which is caused by stomach discomfort after eating too much.

3. There will also be hiccups and diarrhea. Dogs will also suffer from hiccups, diarrhea and vomiting after eating too much. It is caused by eating too much and the food cannot be digested in time.

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