Posted: May 20, 2012xAeVMwIkGrsvk, VKqMbYWIGfSvyRdHIHA, St Helena
We had to go to a feeding scedhule when we got a dashchund 7 years ago as with back issues, they have to be kept in proper weight or many problems can arise. My 5 yr old American Eskimo always had a dish down for her and had to adjust. They both still act as if they are starving all the time, even tho we follow the bag and vet suggestions for portioning.Make sure to consult your vet and read the bag as well. We also have a Border Collie puppy and the vet tells us that the portions on the bags are merely a general guide line and not always perfect for every breed. In the case of our highly active Border Collie, she actually needs a larger portion than is suggested to maintain her energy level. So your vet can gage your pets weight, take into consideration the food you use and make an educated suggestion as to how much to feed for proper health and to help you dog lose a little of the weight gained.