wet food is bad for the dogs teeth... but 2 trays or 3 trays a day i guess should have feeding instructions on it though

Answered by Aubrey Lee on August 10, 2011 at 12:30am - report abuse

If that's the only food she gets, a couple of cans should be enough. She shouldn't grow tired of Cesars, cause it has a great variety of flavors. For her teeth, there are a number of dental chews on the market. One of my girl's favorites is Greenies--they come in different sizes.

If you give her handouts from the table, or an accasional snack during the day, one 3.5 oz can should do it.

Author, "Whiskers."

Answered by Donald Sullivan on August 15, 2011 at 10:52pm - report abuse

Ok So This Donald Sullivan has no ideal what hes talking about the can are way bigger than the dogs stomach and your going to feed a 9 pound Poodle something that way and I mean way bigger than her stomach.My grandmother has a 8pound Poodle who is now 10 years old. Get the Ceaser's small tray about 3 in the day should do breakfast lunch and dinner and I'm talking about the small octagon shaped trays that portion is perfect for the dog just remember 3 a day of the small trays. And you'll be set but also remember that you have to work around ur dogs appetite when the dog is done eating it will walk away and if its still hungry it will want more but the dog should get no more that 4 a day for her weight.and also try to keep the feeding around the same times every day because 20 minutes in a dogs hunger can mess up the whole feeding pattern.

Answered by Aubrey Lee on August 17, 2011 at 1:26am - report abuse

You should never give a dog that small as much canned food as Mr. Sullivan suggests. You should also not give them can food at all because like Aubrey said, it's bad for their teeth. The only time can food should be given is if they have chewing problems or they have no teeth because they're old.

Also, I'm not sure about Caesar's food rating but a lot of popular dog food is terrible for dogs. I'm not even gonna list the things found in them. The best dog foods are the ones that aren't advertised much because they use their money on the actual product itself, instead of on marketing. So, stay away from major brands. You can do a quick Google search to find the brands that aren't good and to get their food grades (scores).

Regarding the amount that should be given, most bags will have directions on the back that tells how much should be given for the different weights. Whatever the amount is, divide that in half---so you can feed the dog twice in the day instead of once. This is what we do and what our vet recommends.

If you do decide to change your dog's food to dry, wean her off of it for a few days. This way her stomach want get upset.

Answered by bentleysmomma on August 19, 2011 at 5:01pm - report abuse

bentleys momma is right ceasars sucks... its a one star food.

personally i would perfer to feed raw its better in the long run its healthier better poops and better coats.

but if you feel better on processed food then check this site out

http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/

Answered by Aubrey Lee on August 20, 2011 at 7:09pm - report abuse

The "disagree without being disagreeable" remarks notwithstanding, for the most part I stand by what I suggested. The amount may be a tad too much, but what I suggested is about half of what I give my 19 lb. Schnauzer. She loves Cesar's, and gets it almost exclusively except for handouts from the table and dental chews such as Greenies. She's going on twelve now and the vet tells me her dental health is excellent.

Answered by Donald Sullivan on August 20, 2011 at 9:02pm - report abuse

I surely wouldn't suggest table scraps in these times, but I grew up with a mixed breed dog tht lived on table scraps. He ate everything, including no-no stuff cooked with onions (but no splintery bones.) He lived to be over sixteen.

I believe that Bentleysmama is thinking of the standard size dog food cans, and not the small trays of Cesar's.

I am certainly not for obesity, either in dogs or people.

Answered by Donald Sullivan on August 20, 2011 at 9:19pm - report abuse

a 19 lbs dog and a 8 lbs dog have different feeding needs we feed our Chihuahua how much she can eat in a half hour time,in the morning since my mom like to spoil her and now she wont eat dry in the morning, she'll eat half a try and then she gets how much every dry she wants. she looks hella lean no fat no skin bones and muscle, it depends on how much excersize your dog gets, just as any dog or people for that matter. to be honest op needs to pay more attention to her dog and what fits or works for her dog. i perfer my dogs rather lean mucles on the ribs clreary visible in short hair dogs, never owned a long hair dog myself. but bones no matter what animal if cooked can splinter im guilty of givin my dog cooked beef rib bones that have been cleared by me. the chewing actually helps ready the stomach to prepare to eat so the stomache gets primed. its like people chewing gum. scraps are nothing if you dogs fat dont give it to him simple but dogs are scavengers and hunters back in the day before the 40's there really wasnt any wet or dry food people had to prepare dogs meals than just fill a cup with kibble and dump it in a bowl.

Answered by Aubrey Lee on August 22, 2011 at 11:45pm - report abuse

a 19 lbs dog and a 8 lbs dog have different feeding needs we feed our Chihuahua how much she can eat in a half hour time,in the morning since my mom like to spoil her and now she wont eat dry in the morning, she'll eat half a try and then she gets how much every dry she wants. she looks hella lean no fat no skin bones and muscle, it depends on how much excersize your dog gets, just as any dog or people for that matter. to be honest op needs to pay more attention to her dog and what fits or works for her dog. i perfer my dogs rather lean mucles on the ribs clreary visible in short hair dogs, never owned a long hair dog myself. but bones no matter what animal if cooked can splinter im guilty of givin my dog cooked beef rib bones that have been cleared by me. the chewing actually helps ready the stomach to prepare to eat so the stomach gets primed. its like people chewing gum. scraps are nothing if you dogs fat dont give it to him simple but dogs are scavengers and hunters back in the day before the 40's there really wasnt any wet or dry food people had to prepare dogs meals than just fill a cup with kibble and dump it in a bowl.

Answered by Aubrey Lee on August 22, 2011 at 11:45pm - report abuse

a 19 lbs dog and a 8 lbs dog have different feeding needs we feed our Chihuahua how much she can eat in a half hour time,in the morning since my mom like to spoil her and now she wont eat dry in the morning, she'll eat half a try and then she gets how much every dry she wants. she looks hella lean no fat no skin bones and muscle, it depends on how much excersize your dog gets, just as any dog or people for that matter. to be honest op needs to pay more attention to her dog and what fits or works for her dog. i perfer my dogs rather lean mucles on the ribs clreary visible in short hair dogs, never owned a long hair dog myself. but bones no matter what animal if cooked can splinter im guilty of givin my dog cooked beef rib bones that have been cleared by me. the chewing actually helps ready the stomach to prepare to eat so the stomach gets primed. its like people chewing gum. scraps are nothing if you dogs fat dont give it to him simple but dogs are scavengers and hunters back in the day before the 40's there really wasnt any wet or dry food people had to prepare dogs meals than just fill a cup with kibble and dump it in a bowl.

Answered by Aubrey Lee on August 22, 2011 at 11:45pm - report abuse

Yes, Aubrey, it depends on lots of things, activity being one of the most important. Also, dogs are like people, in that two dogs of the same size/age can have differences in metabolism. LOL...hope Motorbaby is not confused by all this. I suppose the best bet would be to follow the suggestion to go by the feeding instructions on the container--but remember that's only a guide. The internet can be googled for info, too. And she can go through all this advice and maybe find what works best for her Poodle. I once had a Sheltie that would quit when he was full, but he's one in a million.

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Answered by Donald Sullivan on August 23, 2011 at 12:45am - report abuse

Proper diet can be a very personal decision, so lets not push our own personal opinions on someone asking for advise.
My personal opinion, don't feed your dog Cesars, low quality food.
As, for feeding amounts, every dog has a different calorie requirement. There should be a recommended amount with every diet that you get, however they sometimes tell you to feed a bit on the higher end.
How you can assess if your dog is getting the right amount of calories is to do a body condition score.
If your dog is ideal weight you should be able to feel the ribs easily with only a thin covering of fat. If you have to put too much pressure then your dog is overweight, if you can see the ribs without feeling, then your pet is underweight.
They should also have a nice tuck/waist line from above and the side.

Answered by VetTech on September 4, 2011 at 6:48pm - report abuse