Slow Metabolism

[lilgidget]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Yes, I use the kibble too.....the Yorkshire Terrier.

I hope she likes it and it works. I weigh the food on a kitchen scale. That way I know I am giving a consistent amount. Keep us posted please!

How much do you feed--i.e. ounces, etc.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

How much do you feed--i.e. ounces, etc.

They are each different and I have adjusted based on how they maintain their weight...
but about 95 grams for a 6lb pup

[lilgidget]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

They are each different and I have adjusted based on how they maintain their weight...
but about 95 grams for a 6lb pup

My RC can is 13.5 oz (385g). My math is terrible. How much dog food should I feed her?

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

My RC can is 13.5 oz (385g). My math is terrible. How much dog food should I feed her?

How much does she weight?

[lilgidget]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

How much does she weight?

6.5 lbs.

[ladyjane]

From the RC website:

Feeding guidelines are provided for each Royal Canin diet, based on the age, size and/or weight of the pet. These indicate the amount to feed your pet each day. It’s recommended to divide this into two or three meals throughout the day.

Use an appropriate weighing scale and/or the specific measuring cup as annotated on the bag. Always ensure that you measure food very carefully. A small measuring variation when feeding cats and small dogs can significantly increase their calorie intake.

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Here is a link to their feeding guide:

https://www.royalcanin.com/us/dogs/p...n-gel-dog-food

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

6.5 lbs.

I posted the above before I saw this. Probably best for you to use the chart on their site because they have it for low , medium and high activity.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

My RC can is 13.5 oz (385g). My math is terrible. How much dog food should I feed her?

Did you figure it all out? Does she like the food?

[lilgidget]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Did you figure it all out? Does she like the food?

She LOVES it. I'm feeding her 1 1/2 oz twice a day. Does that sound right?

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

She LOVES it. I'm feeding her 1 1/2 oz twice a day. Does that sound right?

That doesn't sound like much. That is about 86 grams/day. On the RC site a 4.4 lb dog should have:

low activity: 1/2 can (150 g)

medium activity: 1 1/2 cans (173 g)

high activity: 1 1/2 cans (197 g)


Is she low, moderate or high activity? I can try to help you figure it out.

[lilgidget]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

That doesn't sound like much. That is about 86 grams/day. On the RC site a 4.4 lb dog should have:

low activity: 1/2 can (150 g)

medium activity: 1 1/2 cans (173 g)

high activity: 1 1/2 cans (197 g)


Is she low, moderate or high activity? I can try to help you figure it out.

Very low activity. Plus she needs to be under 6 lbs.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

Very low activity. Plus she needs to be under 6 lbs.

Using their chart for a 4.4 lb dog it would be approximately 5.3 oz
Here is a free conversion tool to figure out grams to ounces:
https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/...-to-ounce.html

You might want to call your vet and ask for advice on what her ideal weight should be so you can figure out how much to feed. They should you advise you without having to bring her in for an exam since you were there recently.

If you don't have a scale to weigh her, I would ask if you could just drop by every couple of weeks to weigh her. I use a postal scale to weigh mine...you can sometimes find the larger ones on Ebay for reasonable price.

[lilgidget]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Using their chart for a 4.4 lb dog it would be approximately 5.3 oz
Here is a free conversion tool to figure out grams to ounces:
https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/...-to-ounce.html

You might want to call your vet and ask for advice on what her ideal weight should be so you can figure out how much to feed. They should you advise you without having to bring her in for an exam since you were there recently.

If you don't have a scale to weigh her, I would ask if you could just drop by every couple of weeks to weigh her. I use a postal scale to weigh mine...you can sometimes find the larger ones on Ebay for reasonable price.

Thanks, Lady Jane. She seems satisfied with the amount I'm giving her. She doesn't beg for more than or before it's time for the next meal. It will probably be something I have to keep adjusting until I get it right

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

Thanks, Lady Jane. She seems satisfied with the amount I'm giving her. She doesn't beg for more than or before it's time for the next meal. It will probably be something I have to keep adjusting until I get it right

Okies....I would definitely keep an eye on her weight.

Keep us posted! Hopefully this will be the answer!

[lilgidget]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Okies....I would definitely keep an eye on her weight.

Keep us posted! Hopefully this will be the answer!

I keep us both weighed once a week. I hold her while on the digital bathroom scale, then weigh just myself and subtract the difference. Both of us need to lose a little weight.