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How do I know when my dog is hungry?

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You should be able to feel individual ribs, but not see the definition of each rib. This is a good rule of thumb. If you don't feel his ribs, it means you're overfeeding him. If you see visible ribs, then your dog is truly hungry and needs more food.


How long until dogs are hungry?

Dogs have a simple stomach anatomy, just like humans. Because dogs have a simple stomach structure, once the stomach is filled with food, it will empty within a few hours as food moves into the small intestine. After 8 to 10 hours, an empty stomach begins to send signals to the brain stimulating a hunger response.

Do dogs know when they have had enough to eat?

It's long been said that dogs, like some humans, don't know when it's time to stop eating when they're full. They'll continue to eat the food in front of them until it's gone, be it a cup of food or 20 pounds of kibble. In fact, they just might keep on eating until they drop dead.

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