Basset feeding

bug · 03-07-2009, 03:30 PM

Hi,

I tend to feed Basil his daily food in two parts, ie, breakfast and then dinner. A friend at work however thinks that this is likely wrong as at 14-15 months he should only be eating once a day. I think this is wrong as he isnt a regular dog and a one big dinner is likely to be a cause of bloat that i have read about.

Could anyone please advise on best eating practices for my lil guy?

Ta

Nat.

luvtheroo · 03-07-2009, 04:31 PM

I was wondering the same thing. Rufus, our 19 month old has decided he doesn't want his breakfast anymore. I've been doctoring it up to get him to eat it but he usually just spits out the (expensive, grain free!!) dog food - or eats around it -then waits until dinner.

Jill

Soundtrack · 03-07-2009, 05:21 PM

Twice a day is good.

Yogi's Mom · 03-07-2009, 07:39 PM

Both of our dogs (basset hound and gsd) are prone to bloat so we feed them three times a day on our vet's advice. We do several other things to help minimize the risk but I have come to believe that the main factors in bloat are genetic as well as stress and that there is only so much one can do to prevent it. We keep Mylanta in the house at all times in case of a problem. In so far as how often you feed your dog, in my opinion it is a matter of personal choice.

Rusty Stickers Mom · 03-07-2009, 09:22 PM

I also feed Rusty & Stickers 3 meals a day. One cup at each meal because of my fear of bloat. I definitely think twice daily is good. Once is too much food at one time.

Rubydoo · 03-08-2009, 01:42 AM

It's healthier for the dog to be fed in the a.m. and in the p.m., all throughout adulthood.

Janice and little Ruby

bug · 03-08-2009, 03:43 AM

Hi,

Many thanks for the thoughts, i think twice a day is going to be best and shall contine doing that, does seem more natural AM and PM, i know i wouldnt last on once a day!

Nat

phatsgirl · 03-12-2009, 02:53 PM

we have a self feeder outside and she does not seem to overeat. she is inside most of the day and all nite. is this ok or do we need to take that away and go to several times a day? thanks.

Dozer-Digger · 03-12-2009, 07:24 PM

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we have a self feeder outside and she does not seem to overeat. she is inside most of the day and all nite. is this ok or do we need to take that away and go to several times a day? thanks.[/b]

I feed my 3 hounds twice a day, but sometimes it takes them all day to eat it. Today in fact, it's been over 8 hours since I fed this morning, but they haven't even touched any food yet. What will happen, is that they will eat in another hour or so, and then will act like I haven't fed them all day, and will want more.

Bassets3 · 03-13-2009, 07:24 PM

I would ask your friend at work if he or she would like to only eat once a day! Twice a day is much better .

03-07-2009, 05:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
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03-08-2009, 01:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rubydoo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,681	It's healthier for the dog to be fed in the a.m. and in the p.m., all throughout adulthood. Janice and little Ruby __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...w/IMG_1340.jpg Take a basset hound to lunch today! --Bassets rule....and drool!

03-13-2009, 07:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bassets3 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Derry,NH Posts: 58	I would ask your friend at work if he or she would like to only eat once a day! Twice a day is much better . __________________ Bassets are like potato chips. You can't have just one!

03-07-2009, 03:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
bug Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England Posts: 18	Hi, I tend to feed Basil his daily food in two parts, ie, breakfast and then dinner. A friend at work however thinks that this is likely wrong as at 14-15 months he should only be eating once a day. I think this is wrong as he isnt a regular dog and a one big dinner is likely to be a cause of bloat that i have read about. Could anyone please advise on best eating practices for my lil guy? Ta Nat.

03-07-2009, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
luvtheroo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 15	I was wondering the same thing. Rufus, our 19 month old has decided he doesn't want his breakfast anymore. I've been doctoring it up to get him to eat it but he usually just spits out the (expensive, grain free!!) dog food - or eats around it -then waits until dinner. Jill

03-07-2009, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,109	Both of our dogs (basset hound and gsd) are prone to bloat so we feed them three times a day on our vet's advice. We do several other things to help minimize the risk but I have come to believe that the main factors in bloat are genetic as well as stress and that there is only so much one can do to prevent it. We keep Mylanta in the house at all times in case of a problem. In so far as how often you feed your dog, in my opinion it is a matter of personal choice.

03-07-2009, 09:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rusty Stickers Mom Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 251	I also feed Rusty & Stickers 3 meals a day. One cup at each meal because of my fear of bloat. I definitely think twice daily is good. Once is too much food at one time.

03-08-2009, 03:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
bug Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England Posts: 18	Hi, Many thanks for the thoughts, i think twice a day is going to be best and shall contine doing that, does seem more natural AM and PM, i know i wouldnt last on once a day! Nat

03-12-2009, 02:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
phatsgirl Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 12	we have a self feeder outside and she does not seem to overeat. she is inside most of the day and all nite. is this ok or do we need to take that away and go to several times a day? thanks.

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