2006-11-09 08:15:49 · 14 answers · asked by gigiyoli 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
All dogs should be fed twice a day. It is much better for them and for their digestive systems. Toy/small dogs defiantely need to be fed twice a day , because they are very prone to low blood sugar and can become quite ill.
I've done major studies on canines and eating/nutrition and I've been involved in the vet field for over 30 years. All dogs should be fed twice a day. Many bouts of diarreha, vomiting of bile etc can be eliminated by feeding twice daily.Toy dogs especially can have some major issues if not fed at least twice daily.
2006-11-09 08:55:30 · answer #1 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U should feed it twice a day beacuse that's its breakfast and dinner. Almost like a human being fed only once a day and not 2 or 3. Ur dog could wind up being hungry if fed once. Cause it has to go through 24 hrs. And if it's only fed once then it wouldn't be happy.
2006-11-09 16:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a small dog and I feed it twice a day 1/4 cup each feeding. some days she eats the second one and other days she doesn't I would not want her to go hungry and she cant talk.
2006-11-09 16:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by Nani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to all the morons posting you should feed your dog at least twice a day to keep it regulated...You can feed your dog once a day and it will be fine.
It is instinctual behavior since in their natural settings they would be successful in only 25% of hunts.
Yes, if your dog gorges it can cause intestinal issues or inverted stomachs but if your dog is not a gorger than feeding it once a day is just fine.
2006-11-09 17:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by Friesianwarhorse 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a puppy and an adult large breed dog and I feed them each once in the morning before I go to class. I would talk to your vet about how much to feed seeing as how that is what is most important.
2006-11-09 16:24:10 · answer #5 · answered by Tyler and Kassidy's momma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs need to be fed twice a day to keep their body working and regulated, just the same as humans. Size is irrelevant.
2006-11-09 16:28:40 · answer #6 · answered by engmtcdreamer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small as in size or as in age ??? If in size, if your dog is no longer a puppy then it's fine. But if he's barely a puppy i'd say stick to the twice a day. If your puppy is not fed properly he'll be sad.
2006-11-09 16:20:08 · answer #7 · answered by Guagui 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can feed older dogs at least 2x per day and little dogs 4x times
2006-11-09 16:26:55 · answer #8 · answered by nicesweet_p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better to regulate a small dog's blood sugar to feed twice daily, to avoid hypoglycemic episodes.
2006-11-09 16:20:26 · answer #9 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have always fed my dogs twice daily. Especially a small breed.
2006-11-09 20:03:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋