Just like for humans, the latest scientific research shows that dogs may benefit from intermittent fasting (IF). It may even extend your dog's life. Intermittent fasting is a feeding plan that rotates between fasting and feeding on a regular daily schedule.
How often should you fast your dog?
There are different ways to fast your dog, but intermittent fasting means feeding your dog once or twice during a 6-8 hour period and then fasting them for the other 16-18 hours. This is called the 16/8 method; 16 hours fast, then an 8-hour window for eating.
Is it good to fast your dog once a week?
Fasting your dog for a day every week or so can yield tremendous health benefits. Always make sure she has plenty of water.
Is fasting healthy for dogs?
Starvation occurs when there are no reserves left in the body and insufficient intake of nutrients, so that vital tissues are broken down. Complete or modified fasting is a natural part of a wild canine diet, and fasting or some form of reduced calories also benefits their health.
How long can a dog go fasting?
A healthy dog can go up to five to seven days without eating without suffering any serious effects, but such a long fast is often a sign of a serious underlying problem. A dog without access to food and water will die from dehydration before he starves.
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