Breeders recommend feeding dogs in the morning and evening. This approach to feeding corresponds to the peculiarities of the animals' metabolism.
The two-meal regimen is suitable for almost all pets, as it is considered a necessary condition for organizing animal training sessions and forming trusting relationships between humans and animals.
However, the nutrition of working dogs and pets is very different. If the animal exercises a lot and walks for a long time, it spends more energy than a dog that lies on the couch all day.
It is worth figuring out whether it is possible to transfer a dog to one-time feeding?
How to calculate the optimal portion of food
When calculating the optimal portion of food, you need to take into account the level of physical activity of your four-legged friend.
Inactive dogs need less food. Low-calorie foods can be used to feed such animals.
If the dog is on natural food, the portion size should be reduced.
You can determine the individual portion size by observing changes in the dog's body type.
If he looks thin, the portion size should be increased. If he has gained weight, the portion size should be reduced.
One time feeding
Single feeding is not suitable for all dogs. It is not recommended to feed decorative and very large dogs rarely. Also, you should not transfer a dog with chronic diseases to single feeding.
However, some pets benefit from eating only after waking up or just before bed.
If the veterinarian recommends switching to a single meal for one reason or another, it is worth gradually eliminating breakfast. In this case, dinner should be high-calorie, and the portion should be large.
Before dinner, the dog should be taken for a long walk. This is a necessary condition for a good appetite and proper metabolism.
With such nutrition, the dog will not experience acute hunger pangs during the day. The owner should pour clean water into the dog's bowl twice a day.
You can transfer your dog to a single meal from 9 months. In this case, you need to determine the animal's diet based on the recommendations of a veterinarian.
The main advantages of single-use meals are:
• maintaining a good appetite in the animal;
• solution to the problem of excess weight in animals;
• this diet normalizes digestion.
The disadvantages of single-use meals include:
• high risk of bloating and constipation;
• the dog’s motivation to learn new commands decreases;
• there is a risk of inappropriate behavior;
• it is quite difficult to calculate a sufficient portion size;
Thus, it is possible to feed a dog once a day if there are reasons requiring such an approach to organizing the animal’s nutrition.
You need to switch to a new feeding schedule gradually. You shouldn't change your dog's usual feeding schedule unless there is an urgent need.
Previously, we wrote about the friendliest dog breeds.
