To my earlier question, I was advised to feed at 7-7:30, around noon and then at around 5. This means the puppy would empty his bowls somewhere around 8-9. I wonder whether a pup of this age be able to hold hunger till next feed at 7-7:30 in the morning? (NO OFFENCE INTENDED, just perplexed hence this question)
2007-03-10 04:29:13 · 12 answers · asked by padhyemilind2002 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I gave you that answer and the answer is yes! The feeding schedule I gave you has worked for me and for my pups for over 20 years. You don't say what breed your pup is so I gave the feeding schedule that is right for most medium to large breed pups.
You can e-mail me any time with anymore questions.
Read the question people. She's asking about feedings not taking the pup out for potty.
2007-03-10 04:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies are not able to hold it....their bladders and bowels are not mature until they are adult dogs. That's why they have to be taken out frequently as part of their toilet training. Most dogs have to go by 20 minutes or less after eating or drinking.
Animals live by it's owner's schedule not by choice. If the puppy seems too hungry in the morning(Gobbling food) then feed it later in the evening and shift your times the rest of the day. You'll have to figure this one out. A vet once told me that people should never just feed their dogs once a day once the dog is out of puppyhood. The dog should either have dry food in a feeder that they can eat when they are hungry throughout the day . If they eat canned food they should be feed as often as you eat. Just make sure you divide the portions so that they receive (in total) the amount they are suppose to get in one day.If they become overweight, you can adjust accordingly.
2007-03-10 12:43:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Vets tell you to feed those times because they are suggesting that you get the puppy on a routine. If he knows that he eats at those times that is the time he will want to eat. A puppy of 10 weeks old probably could eat twice a day just a little larger amount. You could even feed him whenever you get up and a little before bed (giving him time to use the bathroom before you are asleep). It's one of those things that you just have to play with but remember that YOU are the boss. Hope this helps!
2007-03-10 12:34:29 · answer #3 · answered by layc_510 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A young puppy may not be able to hold his bladder for more than four hours at a time, so keep your expectations reasonable. A good rule of thumb to use when potty training puppies: Your dog can hold his bladder for 1 hour for each month in his age. So if he is 3 months old, he can wait 3 hours between elimination opportunities
2007-03-10 12:35:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well i think that you should free feed. You leave out the food all day and take it away around 7:00. and usually puppies can go all night without getting up!!
2007-03-10 13:15:50 · answer #5 · answered by Bleeding Love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A puppy has to eliminate after every feeding.
They should call puppies "poopies"
Don't think of your puppy as a stuffed animal, but as a living thing.
2007-03-10 13:00:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nooooooo! Poor puppy! Ouch!
2007-03-10 12:37:02 · answer #7 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no not a puppy that young! When the puppy is older it will be able to hold it longer than he is able to now!
2007-03-10 12:39:45 · answer #8 · answered by princeessintraning 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. They typically have to go every 4 hours. When they are older it's usually no problem.
2007-03-10 13:40:50 · answer #9 · answered by new name 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no a puppy can't hold his bowels that long it seems your lifestyle doesn't support having a puppy right now. why on earth did you get one?
2007-03-10 12:34:21 · answer #10 · answered by katie d 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋