My parents said I can get a dog but I have to take care of it all by myself which includes feeding it.However I'm pretty sure it won't be healthy for it to go without food when I'm in school which is about 7:30am to 4:00pm counting traveling time.
My mom says I can feed it more before and after school but I don't think it'll work.
Is there a way to take care of it food when I'm in school?
If there isn't then I can convince my parents to at least feed it.
2006-12-11 20:40:59 · 10 answers · asked by HikariKawaii 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Puppies should not go that long without water and food. You have remember that they are babies and just like human babies they need to be small amounts 3 to 4 times a day.
What you can do is to feed your puppy a good quaulity large breed dry puppy food (i.e.Iams, Eukanuba). Before you leave for school give the puppy the recommended amount on the bag. Be sure you let the puppy outside after it eats so it can potty. Then put the same amount (or a litte more) in the bowl so it has something to eat during the day while you are gone and then feed it when you get home. Be sure there is plenty of clean water.
I hope this works for you. I have 6 dogs of my own, my dogs have food out in 2 large bowls all the time, so they eat whenever they want, you could the same thing if you wish.
2006-12-11 21:00:04 · answer #1 · answered by Vickibear 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A puppy should have atleast 3-4 small meals per day so it should be fed in the morning, afternoon and night.
It should be without food (as a growing puppy) for 7 hours.
I think you should really try and "convince" getting your parents to ATLEAST feed him/her while you're at school.
As this puppy will be apart of your WHOLE family, I really don't see why your PARENTS wouldn't even FEED the puppy while you are at school.
Maybe do some extra chores around the house or offer to do something special (breakfast in bed for mum on Saturday) maybe.
2006-12-11 21:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by Elena 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your mom is right. You can feed your dog before and after school then an evening meal. For years I have fed my dogs on a schedule of before work, after work and evening. You take their daily ration, divide by three and there you go. If the dog starts getting to heavy, cut back a little on each meal. If the dog starts to lose weight, add a little to each meal. You can figure out how much to feed at a meal. I have a fifty pound amstaff and he gets a cup of kibble three times a day. He stays a trim (muscular) fifty pounds.
2006-12-11 23:13:07 · answer #3 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 03:55:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your right puppies need feeding at least four times a daybecause they have small stomaches they cant digest a lot of food at once. you need your parents to take responsibility while you are at school because the pup will need to go out to relieve himself. i hope you get their support and i hope you take your responsibility to your pup seriously dogs make brilliant loyal friends if you treat them with the respect they deserve. all the best
2006-12-12 00:32:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feeding time should be fine. Please don't forget to walk your new pup everyday when you get home from school. Go with someone. It's very important bonding time with you and your new pup- Dog's should be walked 45 minutes or more everyday. You are going to be a pack leader!
2006-12-11 23:21:10 · answer #6 · answered by Briana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say convince your parents to at least feed it... for atleats a few months till it is older... then it should be fine to go 9 hours without food... have a look at the package directions of your pet food they are useally a little high and might give you a little help...
2006-12-11 20:55:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a golden retriever and I am a teacher and have feed him in the morning and night ever since we got him when he was eight weeks old and he is just fine.
2006-12-11 22:50:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it not an option to leave food out for the dog, besides this yes but make sure it eats in the morning and it will be good to go until you get home as long as you leave water out
2006-12-11 20:43:56 · answer #9 · answered by tim_house2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a GoldenRetriever she gets fed at 8AM then again at 4PM
2006-12-12 02:06:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋