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Deegan's mom · 07-19-2005, 06:21 AM

Hi YTer's,

I have a question. I have been free feeding my little guy since I got him and I usually gave him a 1/2 a cup of food and that would last him through the day. But all of a sudden it was like he got hungrier over night and started eating more and more and he's getting to be a little porker!

I want to start feeding him on a schedule. The only problem is that I leave for work at 8am and don't come home 'til about 4:30 or so. So I don't know how I can do three feedings.

But if any of you have any suggestions how many feedings I should be giving him and when, and also how much food at each serving?

He is 13 weeks old and weighs about 4 lbs.

Thanks for your help!

luzangela428 · 07-19-2005, 06:27 AM

I feed Maximus on a schedule and always have as per my vets suggestions...BUT needless to say he is still a porker...lol...I feed him 1/2 cup split into 3 meals and my bf goes home at 12:30 to give lunch..BUT since you leave in the am maybe you could split the 1/2 cup into 2 feeding brakfast and dinner..and maybe hide some treats around for him to find in case he gets hungry? I hide a liver treat in his crate and I leave a filled kong by his toys.

Stitches29 · 07-19-2005, 06:29 AM

Maggie weighs 4.8 lbs and is 5 months old. She get 1/2 cup dry food and 1/2 container of Ceasar's for breakfast.

ldstull · 07-19-2005, 07:52 AM

Can you get a petsitter or a neighbor to do a mid-day feeding, our petsitter only charges $19 for a mid day visit

07-19-2005, 06:21 AM	#1
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	How Much To Feed Him? Hi YTer's, I have a question. I have been free feeding my little guy since I got him and I usually gave him a 1/2 a cup of food and that would last him through the day. But all of a sudden it was like he got hungrier over night and started eating more and more and he's getting to be a little porker! I want to start feeding him on a schedule. The only problem is that I leave for work at 8am and don't come home 'til about 4:30 or so. So I don't know how I can do three feedings. But if any of you have any suggestions how many feedings I should be giving him and when, and also how much food at each serving? He is 13 weeks old and weighs about 4 lbs. Thanks for your help! __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

07-19-2005, 06:27 AM	#2
luzangela428 Maximus "Lily's Love Slave" Join Date: May 2005 Location: san ramon, ca Posts: 2,368	I feed Maximus on a schedule and always have as per my vets suggestions...BUT needless to say he is still a porker...lol...I feed him 1/2 cup split into 3 meals and my bf goes home at 12:30 to give lunch..BUT since you leave in the am maybe you could split the 1/2 cup into 2 feeding brakfast and dinner..and maybe hide some treats around for him to find in case he gets hungry? I hide a liver treat in his crate and I leave a filled kong by his toys. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/?148186 Maximus' Album: http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...=1&ppuser=2303 Maximus Woves Lily

07-19-2005, 06:29 AM	#3
Stitches29 My Little Magwad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,739	Maggie weighs 4.8 lbs and is 5 months old. She get 1/2 cup dry food and 1/2 container of Ceasar's for breakfast. __________________ "My Furkids" Maggie, Molly and Meme...

07-19-2005, 07:52 AM	#4
ldstull YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Clifton, VA Posts: 260	Can you get a petsitter or a neighbor to do a mid-day feeding, our petsitter only charges $19 for a mid day visit