Regular, routine feeding times allow your dog's body to be prepared for the food it will receive. It is not recommended to keep the bowl filled and allow grazing. A break in eating habits can be a warning sign of illness. When dogs eat on a regular schedule, that habit becomes strong.
Should I let my dog eat when he wants?
Free feeding is the practice of pouring dry food into a bowl and letting your canine eat it whenever he wants, then filling his bowl when it's empty. It may seem harmless, but it's actually a problem. Most dogs are scavengers and are hardwired to eat as much and as fast as they can.
Should dogs eat at a certain time?
You can feed your dog one or two times a day. It's best to do it twice daily at 8-12 hour intervals. If you're doing it this way, split the suggested amount found on the bag or you'll feed it double what it needs.
Is it good to free feed dogs?
Free choice feeding is definitely the easiest option for owners — just fill up the bowl and top it off whenever you notice it getting low. Unfortunately, "easy for owners" and "good for pets" are frequently at odds with one another. Dogs that are free fed are at a high risk for becoming overweight.
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