win4profit Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 We are feeding Slick 1 1/2 cups in the morning and 2 cups at night. We add a little can food in the morning and nothing in the evening. He is starving!!! ( or so he has us believe) So my question is, should we be feeding him more. FYI, he is 80 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I feed based on the appearance of my dog, not based on what the bag says. If his weight and condition is fine, you are feeding enough calories. If HE thinks he's starving to death, you can add low-calorie snacks. Many dogs enjoy whole fresh carrots, for instance. And don't quote me on this one but I believe some people add beet pulp as a stomach-filling fiber (I'm sure someone else can confirm the beet pulp thing). Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meandmy Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) My little old lady is about 54 pounds and I feed her 1.25-1.5 cups morning and night, with wet food in the morning and green beans with dinner. It's been hard to keep weight on her as she's gotten older (13!) but that's more than I fed her on Chicken Soup. I also go by appearance as well, as it doesn't take much for her to drop a bit and her ribs to get too prominent. ETA: I feed her BB Freedom, in case it makes a difference Edited January 17, 2013 by Meandmy Quote Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 A couple things: 1. Is it a grain-free food? Many of the grain free foods are also low in carbs, which may explain why he's hungry. 2. Has he been wormed recently? And are poops normal? 3. Are you able to feed three smaller meals per day? If the food isn't grain free and you've adjusted the feeding schedule and ruled out any medical issue, the one other trick is frozen green beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jenniferk Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 My boy is also 80 pounds & I feed him 2 cups of BB wilderness twice a day. The only things I mix in are a spoonful of oatmeal & broth I save when I boil him soup bones and sometimes a scrambled egg as a treat. He never seems to be starving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I feed based on the appearance of my dog, not based on what the bag says. Yup, feed based on the dog's body condition, not how much the dog thinks he should eat. For most greyhounds, you should be able to see the last 2-3 ribs and the tips of the hip bones. If he is currently a good weight, and you feed more because he acts hungry, you'll make him fat. As others have suggested, there are other ways to satisfy the hunger. Or he might not really be hungry, just a typical dog who loves food. Also keep in mind how much food a dog needs is very individual, depending on metabolism, activity level, and other factors. Not every 80-lb greyhound needs the same amount of food. My 65-lb male greyhound eats less than my 55-lb female. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Also keep in mind how much food a dog needs is very individual, depending on metabolism, activity level, and other factors. Not every 80-lb greyhound needs the same amount of food. My 65-lb male greyhound eats less than my 55-lb female. Nadir at 67-lbs has always required more food than Chase at 85-lbs and my 100-lb AB Bruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 My dog has been "starving" for five years now. Or so he says. That's one things dogs DO lie about! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest memadeit Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 My female has been starving for ten years. And both of my dogs are starving to death when hubby is home and they know that he will slip them some food behind my back. I haven't met a dog yet that isn't starving when I have food in my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 My House is at an ideal weight right now....he's a very big boy, 95 lbs. but according to him, he's starving. He gets 1 3/4 cups of kibble with a little canned and vegetables twice a day to maintain that nicely. If I fed him 6 cups five times a day, he'd eat it....he'd eat sawdust if I mixed some goodies in with it. If Slick is maintaining a good weight, he's not starving....he's begging!!!! Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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