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From:Tucson, AZ
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posted 09-02-2003 03:22 PM            

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I was just curious how many times a day you feed your dog. I feed 3x a day. At 8am, 12pm, and between 5-6pm. I dont feed alot I feed the recommended about, I just slit it up through out the feedings. My vet recommends that I feed 3x a day, which is good to know. What do you guys do?

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posted 09-02-2003 03:41 PM         

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I feed twice a day, my lab because of his weight problem gets 2C in the morning and 1 C at night, my mix also gets fed twice a day, 3/4C both morning and night. I know people who only feed their dogs once a day, but I personally dont think this is right. I would like to hear the reasoning behind this.
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posted 09-02-2003 04:01 PM            

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I used to free feed, but my Poodle has to have different food than my other two, and he absolutely cannot get into the other dogs food, so I now feed twice a day...sort of. I leave one empty bowl down...Witt will bring me the bowl if he is hungry, and if he does I put my Poodle in his kennel for a bit and leave food out for the other two. Dooley will come get me and show me the bowl if he is hungry. They are usually content with the two feedings a day, but neither have weight problems and Witt is still a pup, so if they want more they get it. Neither of them are food hogs either, they eat only what they need. I also agree with smaller more frequent meals throughout the day, I think it is better for them if you can manage doing it in your day.

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posted 09-02-2003 04:30 PM         

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I love it. "Witt brings me his bowl, when he is hungry" and "dooley will come get me and show me his bowl" Luckily my Jake isnt that smart or he would be bringing me his bowl all day.
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