We often hear pet owners say that they cannot be overfeeding their pets as they are not overweight, but this isn't necessarily the case. Over-nutrition can cause health problems other than excessive weight gain including loose stools, abdominal discomfort and swelling.
What happens if I overfed my puppy?
Unfortunately, overfeeding has consequences beyond weight gain. It can lead to soft stool, diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy. It can also cause a more serious, life-threatening condition called gastric dilatation-volvulus or bloat, as well as severe health problems as they get older.
Should puppies be on full feed?
Like human babies, puppies start out needing many small meals a day, of a food formulated for their special nutritional requirements. Most, but not all, dogs finish meals quickly. To discourage picky habits, feed at regular times in regular amounts and don't leave food down for more than 10 to 20 minutes.
How much is too much to feed a puppy?
How Many Times A Day Should I Feed My Puppy? Puppies should eat between four and six small meals a day, while adult dogs can have two larger meals per day. This is because puppies still have small stomachs which means they cannot eat a lot before they get full.
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