Thank You so much for the advice. I appreciate it and will definately take it :)
I agree.....Twice a day (Smaller meals) would be better.....I base this on the fact that 1 large meal increases the chance of "Bloat" (A life threatening condition), in a dog...
Yes, your bag will list way too much food for his/her size........It's also based differently per dog.....Cut back a little to lose weight.....Add a little to gain........Karla
As for the quantity you should feed your animal, take a look on the bag of the dog-food-bag. There should be a chart that tells you how much you should feed your animal. The charts tend to be a little on the high side, so I normally subtract 1/4 to a 1/3 of the total volume they're advising to feed, then split it up into (2) separate feedings. I feed once in the morning and once in the evening.
Feeding twice a day (2 smaller, relatively speaking) will help speed up your dogs metabolism and you'll actually start to see a little weight loss as a result. I know this sounds strange, but it's actually a GOOD thing for a dog to be hungry all the time. I keep my guys well fed, but around meal-time, they start to get edgy and antsy and act like I never feed them (it's almost comical!).
Check out the chart on the back of your dog-food-bag, and go from there. And I'd strongly suggest feeding twice a day... it'll help your dog lead a happier, longer, more healthy life. And don't forget to subtract SOME off the total from what the dog-food-bag defines as the "correct amount to feed your animal, by weight/size?. They're just trying to sell more food by having you go through the bag faster.
Someone might be along to disagree with me, but that's my 2 cents.
LMNO