Feeding guides
Discussion
2 months ago we took a wee overweight chug on, she had a big belly, neck bigger than her head and rolls of flab
.Since having her she's been a lot more active and on a strict diet. Now well defined and looking fit.
We don't want to under do it so we'll increase food a little but always struggle with feeding guidelines. Too many variables, particularly with such a tiny dog not much margin for error.
How do the pros assess it?
.Since having her she's been a lot more active and on a strict diet. Now well defined and looking fit.
We don't want to under do it so we'll increase food a little but always struggle with feeding guidelines. Too many variables, particularly with such a tiny dog not much margin for error.
How do the pros assess it?
Edited by How u doing on Saturday 5th June 07:57
Not a pro by any means but I've always gone with the following guidance.
Feed according to body mass and shape.
If you can see ribs or spine, they are underweight. If you can feel ribs to the touch and they have a slight concave shape in front of hips, they are the right weight. If there is no shape before their hips, they are overweight.
Simple to assess and pretty reliable as far as I understand.
Feed according to body mass and shape.
If you can see ribs or spine, they are underweight. If you can feel ribs to the touch and they have a slight concave shape in front of hips, they are the right weight. If there is no shape before their hips, they are overweight.
Simple to assess and pretty reliable as far as I understand.
Z4monster said:
Not a pro by any means but I've always gone with the following guidance.
Feed according to body mass and shape.
If you can see ribs or spine, they are underweight. If you can feel ribs to the touch and they have a slight concave shape in front of hips, they are the right weight. If there is no shape before their hips, they are overweight.
Simple to assess and pretty reliable as far as I understand.
I would agree with the above, with the caveat that in certain breeds you will sometimes see ribs (ie certain sighthounds).Feed according to body mass and shape.
If you can see ribs or spine, they are underweight. If you can feel ribs to the touch and they have a slight concave shape in front of hips, they are the right weight. If there is no shape before their hips, they are overweight.
Simple to assess and pretty reliable as far as I understand.
If you wanted to, you could always weigh her and check this on a weekly basis, or at least until you're happy with portion size.
whatever you're doing, it's working fantastically, so keep up the good work, she looks great
Edited by moorx on Saturday 5th June 09:40
moorx said:
I would agree with the above, with the caveat that in certain breeds you will sometimes see ribs (ie certain sighthounds).
If you wanted to, you could always weigh her and check this on a weekly basis, or at least until you're happy with portion size.
whatever you're doing, it's working fantastically, so keep up the good work, she looks great
Thx, pleased with her progress and training, photo while queueing patiently for her lentils and yogurt. If you wanted to, you could always weigh her and check this on a weekly basis, or at least until you're happy with portion size.
whatever you're doing, it's working fantastically, so keep up the good work, she looks great
Edited by moorx on Saturday 5th June 09:40
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