i have a miniature pinscher male that is going to turn 2 years old in february and recently he has started eating alot more than before...i think that its because winter is coming soon and hes eating more because of that but im not sure so i wanted to know what u thought.
2006-10-28 13:25:13 · 6 answers · asked by Gabby 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If he's eating significantly more than before he could have a tape worm or other internal parasite that making it hard for him to get nutrition from the food he eats (so he eats more to compensate for the loss). We suggest taking a stool sample to your vet to check for parasites.
If he's eating only moderately more than before, he could be packing on the fat for winter.
The best way to tell if your dog is eating "too much" is to check its rib cage. If you can FEEL but not see the ribs, the dog is eating the proper amount of food for its body size. But if you can't see or feel the ribs, the dog is too fat.
2006-10-28 14:30:08 · answer #1 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible, that it may be because of the winter coming, but there are many other possibilities.
Have you recently changed foods? If you have he may be eating more because he's getting less nutrients from the new diet when compared to the old diet.
Is he more active than compared to normal? If so he needs to eat more since he needs the calories to compensate.
Has there been a change in the household? Humans will eat as a form of stress relief, and other mammals will too.
Regardless, watch his weight closely, if there's no change in it, then there is probably nothing to worry about. If he is gaining or loosing weight, go to your vet and talk to them.
2006-10-28 13:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by Wendy C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dogs all eat about 1/3 more as Winter approaches..If he isn't becoming obese, it is fine..If he is getting too fat, just see that he gets more exercise..
2006-10-28 13:28:41 · answer #3 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On every bag of dry dog food it give directions on the bag on the amounts to feed a dog according to weight and breed.You should be safe in using this method.
2006-10-28 13:28:24 · answer #4 · answered by Help 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are probably right. I would just watch him for any signs of obesity, or even worms. I'm sure everything is fine. He is just a hungry dog. It will pass
2006-10-28 13:32:15 · answer #5 · answered by me 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your probably right, but u should watch him carefully incase.
2006-10-28 14:16:07 · answer #6 · answered by mary 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋