How and When To Feed Your Mature Dog?
It's important to feed your mature dog the right amount of food
at proper intervals, but this can be tricky --it's also worth
remembering that feeding requirements vary greatly from one dog
to another. Feeding guides on the food can or bag are just a
starting point. It's critical to your dog's health that his
physical condition is monitored regularly and the feeding
amount adjusted as needed.:
To help keep your mature dog healthy, Hill's recommends
following the simple steps in this cycle:
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Weigh your dog
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Feed him based on feeding guide and veterinary
recommendations
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Evaluate your dog's physical condition using our body
condition scoring system every two to three weeks for the
first six months
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Adjust the amount you feed accordingly
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Repeat
Switching food
If switching your dog to Hill's Science Plan Canine Mature
Adult, gradually introduce it over a 7-day period. Do this by
mixing your dog's former food with increasing proportions of
the new food, until only Science Plan is being fed. He will
then be able to fully enjoy the taste and benefits of the
superior nutrition provided by Science Plan Canine Mature
Adult.
You and your vet Your vet is the best source of information
about the health and wellbeing of your mature dog. Ask your vet
to advise regularly on your dog's weight because achieving and
maintaining a pet's ideal weight not only reduces certain
health risks, but can lead to your dog having a more energetic,
longer and healthier life.
Ask your veterinarian which of these three feeding methods
is best for your mature dog:
Free Choice: Food is available to your
dogat all times.
Time-Limited Feeding: Food is available to
your dog for a limited time.
Meal Feeding: A measured amount of food is
available to your dog at specific meal times each day.
Water Your dog must have an adequate supply of fresh water
at all times. Not having water to drink for a sustained length
of time can harm your dog's health.
Treats & tidbits Although it's tempting to give them
table scraps they do not provide your dog with the correct
balance of nutrients.Try to be sparing with treats, as giving
too many can lead to weight gain or nutritional imbalance.