The number of meals a dog eats per day depends completely on the family schedule. Dogs should eat at least two meals each day, about 12 hours apart. But a breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule is an equally great option. If more than 12 hours elapses between meals, the stomach can become hyperacidic causing nausea.
Can I feed my dog 3 times a day?
Adult dogs should eat twice daily, breakfast-time and dinner-time. After making the jump from three times a day as a pup to twice a day as an adult, many people enjoy giving their dog a snack or a small portion of food at lunchtime. That's perfectly fine.
What happens if I feed my dog 3 times a day?
Feeding them three or four times per day makes it easier for puppies to digest and help keep energy levels consistent. However, it's important to not overfeed them, since overweight puppies are more likely to become overweight adult dogs.
How long should dogs be fed 3 times a day?
The frequency of feeding puppies goes down to 3 times per day at around 3 to 6 months of age, and 2 times per day at around 6 to 12 months. After about a year, most puppies can transition to a nutritionally balanced adult dog food diet 2 times per day.
How many times a day should a dog be fed?
Adult dogs should eat twice a day - morning and night. Puppies under 6 months of age (especially small breed ones) must be fed more often. Most veterinarians (including myself) recommend feeding adult dogs twice a day.
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