is overfeeding your dog bad?

Question

he is 3 weeks old,and he loves to it

his mom wont feed them any more

he already has teeths

Answer 1

yes, it can cause your dog to become fat, which will affect the rest of him body like a human but even more. even feeding him people food is very very bad it causes to much stress on the kidneys and may eventually cause liver failure. overfeeding cause also cause your dog to get too much of the vitamins and minerals in his food which could cause a toxic effect in his body, such as hair loss, or bad eye sight, even liver dz. and in a puppy you are causing his stomach to stretch out and this will cause his body to overwork. just be careful, and talk to your vet about how much to feed, or even look on the back of your dog food.

Answer 2

Well yes because if you overfeed the dog it will get used to having a lot of food. When you don't feed it for long then it will start eating his nutrients stored in the bones not the fat cells he gained. Plus overfeeding means more to "pick up" if you know what I mean. If the dog gets "heavy" he will lose energy too. You might want to take the amount down a little. Feed him at least 2 times a day. He should still be feeding on the mom until 4 weeks but its okay to start early as long as he was fed by her ever since birth.

Answer 3

Did you "mean" 3 weeks old?! Oh my, well I will just tell you what I know. Weather it is a person, bird, or dog, youshouldn't over feed any of them. However, keeping a little bowl of puppy food out all day is almost a must! They are growing and need that extra nutrition. Once the puppy is about 6 months, ease off , and just feed them a normal helping 3 times a day. Too much food for dogs is the same as people. Fat around the heart isn't something you want to have to deal with just because "he loves it!" Okay? good luck ,and have fun with your new puppy.

Answer 4

You're dog is 14 weeks and still growing. The best bet is to consult with your vet about the amount of food you need to feed your dog at this stage of her life. I really have no idea what a 14 week Bichon Frise needs to eat. I do know that over feeding is unhealthy, and a fat dog will eventually have to be put on a diet. And they don't like that any more than humans do.

Answer 5

Overfeeding
Overfeeding is a form of malnutrition, marked by feeding a dog too many vital nutrients (too much energy). Overfeeding during growth leads to an increased growth rate, and can predispose the puppy or young dog to adult obesity. Especially in large breeds, overfeeding can contribute to the development of growth disturbances (certain diseases of the skeleton). One of the most common forms of overfeeding is the needless feeding of supplementary food or mineral mixtures on top of an already balanced diet. It's not necessary to supplement foodstuffs for puppies or young dogs if they are being fed a prepared puppy food. Supplements may be harmful unless they have been prescribed by your veterinarian.

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Feeding your puppy
The breeder should give you a written diet sheet telling you what foods, how much and how often the puppy has been fed. You should keep to this diet for a few days before gradually weaning him onto the food with which you have decided to continue.

Your new puppy must receive the correct diet to give him the best possible start in life. Any mistakes at this stage of his life can have serious and long-lasting effects. His diet must provide all the nutrients he needs for healthy growth and development - not only in the correct amounts but also in the correct proportions to each other.

Don't feed your puppy uncooked meat or food that may have gone bad. Commercially prepared pet food is the safest diet, delivering optimal nutritional balance for the best value.

Young puppies need relatively large amounts of food in order to meet the demands of their rapidly growing bodies and their hectic lifestyle. However, at this age they are still small and their stomachs cannot hold much food at one time. In order that they eat enough to fulfill their needs, they must be fed several small meals each day, and their diet must provide all the right nutrients in a comparatively small volume.

Fortunately, feeding your puppy need not be as complicated as it sounds. Diets that are specially formulated for growth take all the guesswork out of rearing healthy puppies and provide a balanced and highly digestible diet that he enjoys and thrives on.

The feeding regimen for your puppy depends greatly on his age, breed and individual characteristics. Your puppy's condition is the best indicator of whether you are feeding the correct amount.

Generally a puppy should be allowed 15 to 20 minutes to eat at each mealtime. After 15 minutes remove any uneaten food and serve fresh food at the next meal.

Although milk is a useful source of nutrients for young dogs, it is not an essential part of the puppy's diet once he has been weaned. Many puppies and dogs cannot efficiently digest lactose, the sugar present in milk, and this causes digestive upsets if given to them.

While bones provide chewing exercise and calcium and phosphorous, they can also be dangerous if they splinter. Rather than bones, feed your puppy specially designed chewing treats from reputable pet stores.

Make sure that your puppy has his own feeding and water bowls and that they are kept clean. Fresh water should always be available.

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Answer 6

Puppies are often like children. You don't want to over feed them regardless how much they like to eat. As a responsible human you must put them on a routine eating schedule. Like (3 or 4) times per day until they get older and maybe a cup of food and a bowl of mothers milk from pet co and a bowl of water. this is enough for any animal. Always get rid of old food left in the bowl and be sure to wash it out before and after feedings.

Answer 7

If he's only 3 weeks old, why are you interfering? He should still be nursing. If there is a problem with the mom, then you should be bottle feeding him with formula from the vet. He can also provide you with a proper feeding schedule. I'm sure you don't over eat, same goes for puppy. And I have to ask, where are his siblings?

Answer 8

Overfeeding your dog will eventually kill it. Yes it is very bad for your dog. Furthermore, it is important that your dog get lots of exercise every single day.

Answer 9

Absolutely it is BAD, you can tell the owners who 'love' their animals - the animals are all overweight, probably have heart problems, sinus problems, kidney and liver damage, bad eye sight, etc.... I don't care how old an animal is, you are the leader of the pack, so be a bit responsible and take more care with our animals. We are not here to own them outright but to take 'care' of them whilst we are here, how is overfeeding caring? Please take care, and good luck.

Answer 10

If you want to pre-dispose him to a host of health issues, by all means, let him continue eating what he wants to consume.

Your best bet is to follow directions on feeding that is on all packages of dog food.

BTW - why isn't this 3 week old pup nursing? Any other food is not good for him, let alone able to properly eat and digest.