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763 answers in Feeding & Nutrition — page 12 of 32
An elimination diet means feeding one carefully chosen diet — and absolutely nothing else — for the period your vet sets, then reintroducing ingredients one at a time to see which brings the symptoms back. Your vet picks the trial food, usually a protein your dog has never eaten or a specially formulated diet, and…
All three can be complete diets, so choose by your dog, not by fashion: wet food adds water and aroma that tempt fussy, older, or recovering dogs but is bulky and perishable once opened; dry food is easy to measure, store, and use for training, though it relies on the dog drinking well. A mixture often lands best —…
Start by reading labels like a detective: chicken hides as poultry meal, chicken fat, and flavourings in foods that look beef- or fish-based on the front. Choose a complete diet built on a single different protein your dog has not reacted to, then check the treats, chews, and dental sticks too — one chicken-based…
The same complete meal every day is fine — dogs do not need variety the way people crave it, and a settled routine is often kinder to their digestion than constant change. What matters is that the food is complete and balanced, the portion keeps him in good condition, and treats stay a small extra rather than a…
Yes, you can cook for your dog — but a bowl of plain chicken and rice is not a complete diet, however wholesome it looks. A homemade ration must cover protein for muscle, fat for energy and coat, a calcium source to balance the meat, essential vitamins and minerals meat alone lacks, and fibre and digestible…
Most puppies switch when growth is nearly finished, and size sets the clock: small breeds often move to adult food around nine to twelve months, medium breeds a little later, and large and giant breeds may stay on puppy food until eighteen months or beyond while their frames finish filling out. Switch gradually over…
Yes — Black and Tan Coonhounds are enthusiastic eaters with a hound's talent for finding food, and a dog bred for long, active work gains weight quickly when pet life delivers full bowls and short walks. Watch the ribs rather than the begging: you should feel ribs under a thin fat layer and see a waist from above and…
Bone broth can be a good addition for many dogs, offering flavour, fluid, and gentle appeal for picky or recovering eaters, as long as it is plain and made without onion, garlic, or added salt. Serve it warm rather than hot, poured over regular food or offered in a small bowl on its own, and treat it as an extra…
A Yorkshire Terrier needs a surprisingly small daily amount, often around a quarter to a half cup of a complete food made for small dogs, split into two or three meals, because a dog this tiny has very little margin for extra calories. A few treats that look harmless can equal a large share of a Yorkie's day, so count…
Most adult Standard Poodles need around two to three cups of a complete dry food a day, split into two meals, with the exact amount set by their height, build, and how much running and training fills their week. Standards are athletic and often lean under their clipped coats, so check body condition by hand instead of…
Most adult Siberian Huskies need less food than owners expect for a dog their size, often around one and a half to two cups of a complete dry food split across morning and evening, because the breed was shaped to run far on modest rations. A husky logging long hikes or pulling work needs more, while a neutered house…
Most adult Shih Tzus need about half a cup to one cup of a complete dog food a day, split into two small meals, with tiny or very laid-back dogs needing the least. Offer measured meals rather than leaving food down all day, because a companion breed with a modest exercise life gains steadily when grazing, and the full…
Most adult Pembroke Welsh Corgis need about three quarters of a cup to one and a half cups of a complete dog food a day, split into two meals, and many pet corgis do best near the lower end. Feed for the lean dog under the appetite, because a corgi's long back and short legs carry extra weight badly, and this herding…
Most adult Miniature Poodles need about half a cup to one cup of a complete dog food a day, split into two meals, with the smallest, quietest dogs at the bottom of that range. Use a measuring cup rather than a handful, because at this size a few extra pieces of kibble a day is a real portion, and a Miniature Poodle's…
Most adult Labrador Retrievers need about two and a half to three and a half cups of a complete dog food a day, split into two meals, though a working gundog in season may need more and a sofa-loving pet often needs less. Measure every meal and count every treat, because Labradors are the breed most likely to be…
Most adult Great Danes need about four to six cups of a complete dog food a day, and some large, active males need more, but the total should always be split into two or three smaller meals rather than served at once. Little and often matters more for this breed than for almost any other, because a giant, deep-chested…
Most adult Golden Retrievers need about two to three cups of a complete dog food a day, split into two meals, with smaller females and quieter dogs at the lower end. Trust the measuring cup over the expression, because a Golden's wholehearted appetite is famous and this breed drifts into extra weight more easily than…
Most adult German Shepherds need about two and a half to three and a half cups of a complete dog food a day, split into at least two meals, with large, active males at the top of the range. Serve meals at calm times and avoid hard exercise right after eating, because deep-chested shepherds are among the breeds where a…
Most adult French Bulldogs need about one to one and a half cups of a complete dog food a day, split into two meals, and a smaller or quieter Frenchie may need a little less. Judge by condition rather than begging, because this breed gains weight readily and extra pounds make breathing and heat tolerance harder for a…
Most adult Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need about half a cup to one cup of a complete dog food a day, split into two meals, and many do best right in the middle of that range. Measure carefully and go easy on extras, because Cavaliers are famously food-loving and carry extra weight easily on a small frame, which…
Most adult Boston Terriers need only about half a cup to one and a half cups of a complete dog food a day, split into two small meals, with smaller, quieter dogs at the bottom of that range. Go by weight rather than appetite, because a Boston will happily eat past full and this compact breed shows extra pounds quickly…
Most adult Border Collies need about one and a half to two and a half cups of a complete dog food a day, divided into two meals, and a collie working sheep for hours may need noticeably more on work days. Feed the dog's ribs, not the breed average: you should feel ribs easily under your fingers, because a lean collie…
Most adult Australian Shepherds do well on about one and a half to two and a half cups of a complete dog food a day, split into two meals, with a genuinely hard-working or sport dog sitting at the top of that range or a little above it. Weigh the kibble for the first week instead of scooping by eye, because this breed…
Yes, puppies can eat zucchini raw in thin small pieces or lightly steamed until soft, and its mild flavour and low calories make it one of the easier vegetables to introduce. Wash it well, skip any butter, oil, or seasoning, and cut the pieces to your puppy's size, because a thick coin offered to a tiny puppy is a…
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