How Much Dry Food Should Be Given
Dry Food Measurement
Dry food, which is among the most preferred food types in dog nutrition, should always be given with the same measure. While dry food measures are often included with the food, there are also dry food measures sold at very economical prices in all pet shops. The purpose of these measures is to ensure that the dog eats an equal amount of food every day for a balanced and healthy diet.
How Many Times a Day Should I Feed My Dog?
Nutrition is at least as important for dogs as it is for humans. With the increasing number of dogs fed with unbalanced and homemade foods, the number of obese and cancerous dogs continues to increase day by day, and most dogs are now dying due to unhealthy living conditions. Especially dogs kept at home gain weight rapidly because they cannot get enough exercise due to their working owners. Therefore, when creating a dog's daily feeding plan, their activities and regular weight monitoring that day must be taken into account. For example, if your dog has gone for an extra walk that day or has done activities like catching a ball that would tire them out, you can slightly increase the amount of food for that day, and if you couldn't take them for a walk due to your work, the amount of food should be reduced. As long as you pay attention to these, it will be sufficient to feed your dog 2 times a day, 1 measure each time. However, for puppy feeding, dry food should be given 3 times a day, 1 measure each time.
What Should I Do If My Dog Doesn't Eat Dry Food?
It is very normal for your dog to refuse dry food in the first few days. Especially during the transition period from wet food to dry food and for puppies newly weaned from their mother's milk, refusing dry food is a common problem. In this case, it is best to remain calm, be determined, and gradually accustom your dog to dry food. Wetting the dry food will make your dog's adaptation process easier, and you can gradually transition to completely dry food by reducing the amount of liquid poured over the dry food each day.
