Are You Overfeeding Your Dog?

Category: Pet Health | Tags: Tags: dog feeding, dogs, how much to feed your dog

Date: June 23rd, 2011

Obesity is a severe, chronic, and common health problem that leads to many other health issues in dogs. It is not uncommon to see overweight dogs who are being fed in accordance with the recommended feeding amounts and guidelines posted on the kibble bag. Allow your dog’s body condition to determine the proper amount of food to feed him. If your dog is overweight, cut his food gradually (1/3 c./week, for instance) until you can easily feel each of his ribs without pressing. Place your hand flat on a table, palm-down. Run the fingers of your opposite hand along your first set of knuckles: this is how your dog’s ribs should feel when he is at a healthy weight.

By: Casey Lomonaco