feeding your dog

[Top Lamper 2k10 169]

just woundering how much dog food do you give your dog when trying to get the dog fit do you mesure it proply and how much my dog stands 26 1/2'' tts and im trying my hardest to get him fit but it seems that the waight is never coming off him he gets 3 scoops a day

Edited April 29, 2010 by Top Lamper 2k10

[turbotyke 62]

my adult dogs only get one scoop a day what food are you useing iv just put mine on chudleys working crunch

[Top Lamper 2k10 169]

i feed myn on gain 20 greyhound food mate

[turbotyke 62]

id just put it down to two scoops see how you go because three scoops does seem alot

[Top Lamper 2k10 169]

i though it would be alright because hes a cann heavy do though

[wexford Pa 84]

I find the best way to do it is trial n error.. If u find that ur 3 scoops is too much n ur dogs a bit over his working weight, cut it back to 2 scoops.. If he's working well and maintainin that weight well then ur feeding the right amount, if he's losing or gainin weight well adjust his food accordingly.. If u want to take some weight off ur dog without him feeling hungry, what i do is add more veg as ur takin away some of his kibble or meat.. This is what i do anyway, u might get other suggestions that may suit u n ur dog more..

..... Pa

[blackpack 70]

I find the best way to do it is trial n error.. If u find that ur 3 scoops is too much n ur dogs a bit over his working weight, cut it back to 2 scoops.. If he's working well and maintainin that weight well then ur feeding the right amount, if he's losing or gainin weight well adjust his food accordingly.. If u want to take some weight off ur dog without him feeling hungry, what i do is add more veg as ur takin away some of his kibble or meat.. This is what i do anyway, u might get other suggestions that may suit u n ur dog more..

..... Pa

spot on bud, trial and eroor, i just go by the way my dog is looking, if he is looking cloddy i cut the food right down, also this time of year my dogs get half the amount as in the winter months

[Top Lamper 2k10 169]

thanks for your comments lads i will try and hopefully succeed thanks again

[collie/grey 238]

There is no set amount of food for any dog, depends on height, size, weight and level of activity, this time of year my dogs get 1/3 of the amount that they get when working in the winter, if your dog isn't losing weight then you need to feed less or exersize more, you should always be able to clearly feel the ribs and see about 2 of them when fit, i just keep a check on mine and adjust accordingly. HTH.