If we fed the suggested amount on the bag, our dogs would more than likely be way over weight. The only way to feed is by watching our dogs weight like a hawk would watch a lone chicken. Are your dogs over weight, under weight, or just right now? Feed the same amount as you were feeding of their old food if they are just right in weight. A little less if they are over weight and a little more if they are under weight. WATCH, if they gain, loose or stay the same, make adjustments in the amount you feed. I feed 13 dogs and am always adjusting someones amount. The time of year makes a difference for some dogs. Some dogs are more active in the warmer months therefore needing more calories. Winter usually is a less active time of year and dogs don't need as many calories unless they are housed outside and then they may need even more calories. FAT dogs are unhealthy dogs. Manufacturers like you to buy their food and the faster your dog eats up a bag the sooner you have to buy another. If you are not sure what your dog should weight, ask your vet and go from there. Hope this helps.
After dumping all the dog food into the can we keep our dog food in and throwing away the bags, I've decided to start our 4 dogs on a diet using the correct amount of dog food rather than just having it available all the time. Does anyone have a bag of food that they could give me the feeding instructions from? I have 2 big black labs (90lbs) and two smaller dogs (60 and 35 lbs). I've been looking all over the internet for such instructions and have found none such. Thank you for your help!
