Calorie count for my 4 lb pup- from Vet Thought this might be of interest to some... Inquiring about the feeding of my 4 lb Yorkiepoo...they told me that at her weight and age ( 4lbs/7months) she should be eating between 220 and 240 K cals. At adulthood ( which is right after spaying?)....199 K cals for 4 lbs. I looked at the food my puppy was eating...each little container was the equivelent of 90 K cals. For my poodle( 8 yrs old and overweight now due to eating the leftover Yorkiepoo food)...that would translate into SIX (6) containers of food!! We only gave her 2 a day and she is now only eating about 1.5 more than that... and she has gained about 8 lbs. She couldn't possibly eat 6 containers a day?!?! Confusing, but I'm feeling better about how little my new one is eating for some reason--- could there be MORE calories in the food than they report? This seems likely considering my poodle isn't nearly meeting the amount they advise and she has gained considerable weight. Perhaps my Yorkiepoo, while eating a little is actually eating enough! |
Is the carb content high? Dogs don't really use carbs for energy so they store them as FAT. That's why high to moderate protein, low carb foods are best for dogs. |
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And each container of food is 90 calories, correct? So I am lost at why you would need to feed six containers? I am sure I am missing something:confused: Thank you for your information:p I also agree.. the quality of the food (no corn and empty carbs) should be considered |
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The poodle is a mini...she is supposed to be around 15 lbs. She weighs 23lbs. The smaller poodles are toy and teacup. Standard is largest, then mini, toy and teacup. My Yorkiepoo is 4lbs. 199k cals is the adult caloric requirement. The puppy is 220 to the 240s. The average nutrients for this brand of food is 45% protein, 28% fat and 18% carbs. |
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