How much and when should you feed your dog? This will vary from dog to dog, but a general rule of thumb is for every 10 lbs your dog weighs they should be fed roughly 1 cup of prepared food.
How much homemade dog food do you feed your dog?
Knowing how much of a home-cooked meal to feed your dog can be difficult for those just starting on the pet food journey. The rule of thumb is about 2 to 3 percent of body weight for adult dogs and cats. That translates to about 16 ounces of food for a 50-pound dog, or 4 ounces of food for a 10-pound cat.
Is homemade dog food enough?
A homemade, whole food diet (highly recommended by Richter) may be missing specific vitamins and minerals your pet needs that they cannot get from food alone. That's where supplements can come in handy.
Can dogs eat homemade dog food everyday?
It's important homemade dog food is “complete and balanced,” meaning it meets all of the dog's nutritional needs. It is not important, however, that every meal be complete and balanced, unless you feed the same meal every day with little or no variation.
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