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Originally Posted by MMartinson  My little Jesse is three years old, just got her last March. She is starting to gain weight. How much should I be feeding her? I usually leave a full bowl......am I setting her up for issues? Thanks!!!! |
First you need to know how much you are feeding her! A full bowl means nothing - what is the size of the bowl - do you use a measuring cup? You should use a measuring cup say it is 6ounces and fill it - and if you want to free feed her daily do not any more into her bowl even if she finishes the 6oz by mid day.
Most dry packaged food show suggested serving sizes and most show too much food for the activity level of your dog. But if you are going to put her on weight control then weigh her first - know what amount you are currently feeding her - then cut out about 10% over 2 wks ie 5% less each wk and weigh her once wkly to see objectively how she is doing.