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Old 05-07-2008, 09:44 PM   #1
LoveMyJake
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Default Question for those who home cook for their dogs

I have a vet appt. for my boys next week and will ask then, but I am wondering if I'm feeding them enough. I feed each of them three times a day, and Jake gets about 1/2 Cup total for the day. He is 4 1/2 lbs. and seems completely satisfied with how much he's eating. Jackson is 8 mos. old and 6 1/2 lbs., and he gets about 3/4 Cup total for the day since he's a little bigger and still a puppy. They also get healthy treats and snacks like Cheerios, Yorkie Yummies, bits of fresh fruit and veggies.

These amounts were fine for both of them until recently. Jackson just seems hungry ALL the time. When I give him his food, he gulps it down. I started spreading the food out more, which makes him eat a little slower. He's not overweight at all, and he is very active. He just always seems to want more, but I don't want to overfeed him and take a chance on making him sick. He was not like this until about a week ago. My thinking is that now that the weather is nicer, he's outside playing alot more and we go for walks. So, maybe he needs more because he is more active? If he needs more, then I certainly have no problem giving him more. I just want to make sure it's not too much.

What amounts do you feed per day? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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