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Tips How To Feed Your Poodle
There's no exact answer on how much and how
often to feed your Poodle because it depends on the size, age, and
activity level of each individual Poodle. Feeding amount and schedule also
depend on which diet you're using and how cold it is outside. (Dogs who
spend a lot of time outdoors in cold temperatures require more food.)
Begin by following the feeding instructions spelled out on the dog food
package. Realize that these instructions are a starting point, and apply
to all breeds of a certain weight. Your Poodle is an individual and every
dog is different.
Following that, observe your Poodle's body condition:
Too Thin: An overly thin Poodle will have visible or easily felt ribs and
hip bones may be visible. The waist and belly are obviously tucked up when
viewed from the side. Increase food.
Just Right: The ribs should have just a little fat over them; you should
be able to easily feel them with slight pressure. Your Poodle should have
a waist when viewed from above, and the belly should be tucked up when
viewed from the side.
Too Fat: If you can't easily feel your Poodle s ribs and can easily see
fat covering them, he is too heavy. His waist is absent or barely visible
when viewed from above, or his belly may hang. Decrease food.
How often you feed your Poodle depends on how old he is and his (or your)
personal preference. Pups must be fed several times a day, usually
three..The average adult Poodle can be fed once or twice a day, in the
morning, evening, or both. Many owners like the idea of feeding twice a
day, while others find it inconvenient and opt to feed once a day.
Toy puppies have a very rapid metabolism and may require four to six meals
a day to avoid hypoglycemia, a life-threatening drop in blood sugar
levels. By six months of age, most Toy pups can cut back to three or four
meals a day.
Dogs are creatures of habit, and seem to enjoy eating at the same time
every day. Feeding your Poodle pup at the same time every day helps
establish eating habits and makes housebreaking easier. Pups usually need
to urinate or defecate after eating. If you feed him at the same time
every day, you can predict when nature calls.
Note: Free-feeding, leaving food out for the Poodle at all times, is not
recommended because it can lead to excess weight gain. There are more
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