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Just Dahlia
Jul 9, 2010, 05:14 PM
I used to fill the bowls and they would just nibble through the day. Now all of a sudden, I fill the bowls in the morning and they eat almost everything at once.
I don't want them to get sick or overweight. So I just need to know what you think is the proper amount of dry food for a 6 yr 20lb and 3 yr 15lb poodle.

I did change their food in the last 3 days and am mixing it with their old food. Maybe they like they new food too much?

shazamataz
Jul 9, 2010, 05:59 PM
My 2 are almost the same weights as yours.
They get wet food though so it will be a little different but they get 250g of dog sausage roll each a day, plus some dry biscuit treats and beef jerky straps before bed.

Both of mine are a bit overweight so will be cutting that down soon.

Just keep an eye on their weight and adjust the amount of food accordingly. Every dog is different, Prada needs a lot less food than Brody does to maintain a good weight.

Aurora_Bell
Jul 9, 2010, 06:52 PM
Could be the stress at home too JD. Just like humans their eating habits can change when your home environment changes too. I don't like free feeding, only because my dogs would eat until they burst. Especially Lady.

My dogs are much bigger than yours, but Lady gets an egg and 1/2 cup of yogurt for breakfast, during the day she usually gets kibble for training treats. Maybe a handful between 12 noon and 3 in the afternoon, and than her supper at 6pm. But she is very active and was very under weight when I got her, so she could stand to gain a few pounds. I like structured meal times, especially for home body dogs and older and smaller breeds.

Just Dahlia
Jul 10, 2010, 06:43 PM
Saw some soft poo. Adding rice cooked in chicken broth to their food. So far so good, except Coogle needed it heated a little:rolleyes:

Aurora_Bell
Jul 10, 2010, 06:45 PM
Spoiled little buggers! :p