Written by Sharvan Kumar
How often should dogs be fed? Michelle Lugones, DVM, professor and Veterinary Technology Program Director at LaGuardia Community College, notes "on average, adult dogs should be fed twice a day, on a regular schedule."
There are certain exceptions, though, such if your dog is pregnant, nursing, has a medical condition, or takes specific medications.
One more exception is Little ones. Liza Cahn, DVM and consultant at Embrace Pet Insurance, says "Puppies generally eat three or four meals a day due to their rapid growth and development, faster metabolism and smaller stomach size."
What time of day should dogs eat? Regardless of your dog's age, breed, or health, though, you should establish a feeding schedule and get them on one right away.
Steer clear of declaring a day and arbitrarily timing a routine. Shape it instead around your calendar. In the schedule, the duration between meals is more crucial than the precise time of day.
Nell Ostermeier, DVM and veterinary advisor at Figo Pet Insurance, says "it's best if mealtimes are not longer than 12 hours apart; the ideal schedule is 8-10 hours apart."
Basically, they will be healthy and you will both be pleased as long as you can feed them inside the given frame at the same times every day.
Dog food should be put out for how long? Although every dog needs food, not every dog eats the same kinds of foods. While some are grazers, nibbling every so often, others head to town as soon as the bowl is in front of them.
Experts advise leaving your dog's food out for only 20 to 30 minutes, regardless of their eating style, to prevent any too rapid weight gain or obesity. Oh, and still another thing is Leaving wet food out for too long invites fast bacterial development and a possible veterinary trip.
From East West Hunt