I have been feeding twice a day on Raw as I did when I fed kibble
I have so far been feeding exclussively chix backs so I would split the appropriate amount of 1.9 pounds into two meals.
But, I have been thinking about feeding once a day.
Thoughts and comments appreciated
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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I have been feeding twice a day on Raw as I did when I fed kibble
I have so far been feeding exclussively chix backs so I would split the appropriate amount of 1.9 pounds into two meals.
But, I have been thinking about feeding once a day.
Thoughts and comments appreciated
Mike
Do you have GSDs?
I know that bloat is still pretty mysterious, and the jury is out on the exact causes, but I go along with the suggestion to feed deep- and narrow-chested breeds twice a day instead of once.
My vet recommended twice a day for me for my Australian Shepherd /Lab mix.
Like Connie, my vet stated the best reason for feeding twice a day is to lessen the chance of bloat (gastric torsion).
I also think it is better for the dog's digestion, but this is personal opinion and not a fact that I know of (Especially if your dog is getting used to a new diet and getting accustomed to digesting bones).
I also feed twice a day. I want to avoid him being very full and lathargic if we are called on to work. That said, I think the prey model raw feeders like to feed once a day, or less. Let the dogs get full on a meal as a wolf would, with some fasting in between. Not right for my life style but some swear by it. It seems to me that a very full dog would be dangerous to exersise/work (because of bloat), and just not that into it.
If I ever moved to once a day, I would feed an hour after our evening exersise session, and he would have the quiet evening to digest.
My dog gets hyper after feeding, although I don't have a breed that is prone to bloat, there are Toller's that have died from it. I do know an Akita and a German Short Hair (both kibble fed)that have died from it. Horrible.
Connie, Yes, I have 5 GSD's and I am actually beginning to breed working GSDs. I'm not sure if I can post a link to my site here or not but if I can let me know and I will so you can see my boys and girls! My site isn't much yet though
Jennifer, I have 2 trained Police k9's 1 is now retired and the other is currently working and I have always been told to allow at least 2 hours after and before work to feed them to avoid the bloat.
I have dealt with my retired K9 having a mild case of the bloat whereas no stomach flip but all the signs such as bloating, tender to touch etc. ...scary thing! but fortunatly it all worked out.
I feed once a day in the evening for my dogs. Usually around 9ish. Things are pretty mellow here by that point. If I have a puppy or a bitch in whelp who needs smaller more frequent meals I adjust it as such.
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I feed a raw diet. I feed my dogs 2X a day. Pups under 6 or 7 months I feed 3x a day. I never work my dogs for at least 2 hours after meals & don't feed for at least an hour or so after exercise...2 hours or more after heavy exercise.
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