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JohnnieWalker · 01-20-2010, 07:23 AM

Morgan is now 7 months old and weighs a little under 5 pounds. I feed him dry dog food and about 1/4 cup twice a day. Is that enough for him? He seems to be hungry ALL the time and if I don't pay attention, he will finish whatever Walker leaves in his bowl. I feed him treats and he doesn't even chew them, he's in too much of a hurry. Walker, who's 2 yrs, gets about 1/2 cup twice a day and seems to be doing just great. Am I starving my little guy?

Zeus08 · 01-20-2010, 07:55 AM

That sounds right. That is what I feed my 7 pounder. My Zeus eats too fast and always looks for more food after. Is Morgan a quick eater as well? I think they eat so fast that they don't get a chance to feel full right away. Your food should have a guideline for serving size according to weight and activity level.

01-20-2010, 07:23 AM	#1
JohnnieWalker Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In the sticks, MN Posts: 219	Am I feeding enough? Morgan is now 7 months old and weighs a little under 5 pounds. I feed him dry dog food and about 1/4 cup twice a day. Is that enough for him? He seems to be hungry ALL the time and if I don't pay attention, he will finish whatever Walker leaves in his bowl. I feed him treats and he doesn't even chew them, he's in too much of a hurry. Walker, who's 2 yrs, gets about 1/2 cup twice a day and seems to be doing just great. Am I starving my little guy? __________________ *Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail." - Henry Wheeler Shaw*

01-20-2010, 07:55 AM	#2
Zeus08 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sahuarita, Arizona Posts: 992	That sounds right. That is what I feed my 7 pounder. My Zeus eats too fast and always looks for more food after. Is Morgan a quick eater as well? I think they eat so fast that they don't get a chance to feel full right away. Your food should have a guideline for serving size according to weight and activity level.