i am feeding him about 3 cups a day (1 1/2 in the morning and the other at night). he seems to be putiing on weight, although based on my busy lifestyle he is not as active as he should be
2006-12-29 06:01:14 · 8 answers · asked by clocksrh 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well look on the back of the bag. If you are feeding him the right amount, then maybe you should take him for some walks or to the dogpark.
2006-12-29 07:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by Shell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the back of the bag (or box) of dog food, should be a feeding schedule. Normally, it states that you feed 2/3 of the food in the morning, and the remaining 1/3 in the evening. They should have a chart that tells you how much food for what weight. However, although I am not an expert on Golden Retrievers, it seems to me that he should still be putting on weight at 1 1/2 years. But if he's getting fat, something must be wrong. Do you take him on walks every day? And spend a short (maybe 15 minutes) training period with him twice a day? These are requirements that need to be met for EVERY dog.
Once again, check the back of your dog food bag. They will tell you how much for what weight, with that type of food.
Good Luck!
P.S. If you add canned food to his diet, you'll need to change the amount of both foods to coincide with eachother.
P.S.2 If you feed him table scraps, make sure that he IS getting some fatty foods, but not a LOT.
Good Luck, once again!
2006-12-29 14:10:12 · answer #2 · answered by Reflector 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's putting on weight, I'd cut that to 1 cup in the evening. See if he drops a few pounds, if not, cut the morning feeding a little too.
Sometimes the serving size given on the bag isn't right for your dog. The best way to tell if you're on track is to watch the dog's body condition.
2006-12-29 14:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by Emmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Molly. They really need to play and be active at least in this age and I think he is old enough to have his meal once a day. Before you leave him alone for a long time you can hide bits of his food in small paper bags or under something or on top of things. Just make sure he can get them but that he has to work for it.
Use the same amount each time but different places then he will know when he has found them all. Make it easy at first but mind you they are clever dogs and will find it very amusing once he has got the hang of it.
2006-12-29 14:15:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wherever the Golden Retriever originated, nutrient sources in the regions must have included wheat, corn, poultry, and limited amounts of beef. A blend of these sources makes up the ideal base diet for this breed. Foods this breed should avoid would contain ocean fish, soy, oats, beet pulp, or white rice.
It is highly recommended that you maintain two feedings a day for the life of your golden retriever, unless otherwise recommended by your veterinarian. Two feedings a day benefits good gastrointestinal health.
2006-12-29 14:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by Sherri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say, cut down on the food just a bit, and when you get free time, play w/ him, take him on walks, athletic things, so he doesn't get overweight. Goldens are rather social dogs and need attention and can't just be left home for the day, or they get lonely.
2006-12-29 14:06:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1cup in the morning and 1 cup at night. NO table scraps, run him in the park or walk him on weekends and after work
2006-12-29 14:09:49 · answer #7 · answered by Tweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe let him run around outside, give him some space. dogs need their excersize. and i think if hes eating that much and excersizing and still gaining weight, then cut it down to about 2 scoops per day
2006-12-29 14:09:58 · answer #8 · answered by TippyToes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋