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How much should I feed my dog after being neutered?

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Created: 2022-07-03 22:06:10

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Approximately half your pet's normal serving of food and water should be offered about two hours after returning home from surgery. If your pet is under 16 weeks of age, feed him/her approximately half the normal amount of food and water as soon as you return home.


How much should I feed my dog after neutering?

After surgery, your pet's appetite should return gradually within 24 hours. Give your pet a half-size meal when you bring them home, and then feed them their normal evening meal. Puppies and kittens may have an additional meal through the day. Water should always be available.

How much food should I feed my neuter?

We realize we need to feed her less, but how much less? A: After sterilization surgery, dogs' food intake should be reduced by 30 percent to account for the decrease in metabolism that occurs with the loss of most of the sex hormones.

Can I feed my dog after he gets neutered?

You should wait until the next day to offer food again. Twenty four hours after surgery you may offer water and food in normal amounts. It is normal for your dog's appetite not to be the same as usual during the first day.

Why do neutered dogs need less food?

Neutering dogs and cats causes a decrease in estrogens and androgens (sex hormones), resulting in a lower metabolic rate. Therefore, the pet's energy needs are lower. Since estrogen has been shown to decrease appetite, appetites may increase after surgery.

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