Taurus and Jada Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I am currently feeding Taurus and Jada Canidae. I have seen great results with it, and am very happy with how they are both doing on it. My question is, should you always just go by what the side of the bag says for feeding guidelines. I realize you must have to use your discretion sometimes, but Jada seems to need quite a bit more then what is reccommended. The bag says 4 cups for a dog Jada's size ( 100 lbs.) I am allready feeding her 5 cups ( 2 1/2 cups 2x day). I know when she is hungry, because in the morning, Jada will go to the cupboard where their dog food is and sit beside it, until I feed them. She will do the same thing at night when I come home from work. Lately, she has been going and sitting by it around 8-8:30 also. ( Feeding times are: 8am, and 5pm.) Should I be giving her more? She is still growing ( her 1st birthday is tommorow !! :peace: ) and i have read that overfeeding a large dog can put unddue stress on their joints, so thats what im afraid of... any suggestions?? Thanks, Kara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahstaff Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 The amounts on the bags are just suggestions, the amount your dog needs can vary. Though it's more common for a dog to need [i]less[/i] than the suggested amount. I believe the suggestions on the Canidae bag are for an adult dog, though, so Jada may need more just because she's a puppy. I feed my 2 Canidae also, BTW, but truthfully, I've never even read the feeding amount suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leahluvsherpups Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I followed the instructions for my dogs and they blew up like balloons. So I cut them back atleast half of the required amount and now they are finally loosing weight. As everyone else said it depends on the breed and activity level of the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajiesMom Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I think that if you can't feel or see ribs then your dog is overweight. I feed more then the guideline because my dog has a high metabolism, she gets 4 cups/day (Innova) and is 68lbs. (I think that's what they recommend for a 100lb dog?). I also add lots of home prepared add ons and treats and stuff so she gets a lot more food each day. I go by the guideline that if I can't feel ribs and Majie doesn't have a nice tuck in her waist then I need to cut back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurus and Jada Posted July 14, 2004 Author Share Posted July 14, 2004 I can very easily feel ribs and spine. I can even see some ribs too, when shes standing there. Thats why im concerned. The vet didn't seem too concerned about it, but she is real thin, I think, anyways!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajiesMom Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 She sounds like a very healthy weight. A lot of people tell me my dog is too skinny to but I know she is a good weight, I feed her enough anyways. Most dogs are overweight, so compared to most dogs your dog will look really skinny but she's perfect if you can see ribs. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahstaff Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 I agree with Majiesmom there. I like to see some rib on my dogs... particularly when you have a smooth coated, muscular breed. If you can't see rib on a dog of that type, it is definitely overweight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurus and Jada Posted July 15, 2004 Author Share Posted July 15, 2004 Thanks alot for the replies... I appreciate it. I am just an overly protective mom I think, and I worry too much. Most people do not think she's too thin, but I just want to make sure she is getting enough food/ nutrients, and that she is a healthy weight. Thanks again for the advice and help, Kara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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