| Here are the 3 signs that tell you your dog has an | | | | at a young age by the other pups and had to franticly |
| eating disorder. And you could be the reason they | | | | fight to get a feed. |
| have it. | | | | If there are no other dogs in the family then the dog |
| OVER EATING | | | | may scoff it foods because it feels that the family is a |
| Over sized dogs are generally lethargic an unhealthy. | | | | direct threat to the dog at feeding times. |
| Your dog's meal size should be no bigger than the | | | | So the dog consumes the food quickly so that the |
| dogs head. The meal can be given once in the morning | | | | owner may not take pieces of food. |
| or at night. This, of course, refers to the adult dog. A | | | | This is conditioned into the dog by a people continually |
| morning feed will give the dog a chance to burn off | | | | taking food away from it. |
| any unused fats / carbohydrates. | | | | The solution to this problem is to feed the dog |
| See the Feeding section for some value added | | | | separately well away from the other dogs. |
| feeding and nutritional hints. Exercise should be a part | | | | Some large dogs can feel discomfort or end up with |
| of the dog's daily routine. A lot of walks and dog | | | | deformities if they continue to eat food off the ground. |
| obedience training is good for you and your pocket. | | | | Bones are OK because the dog may lie down which |
| UNDER EATING | | | | is natural. Try putting the bowl food higher off the |
| Dogs that are too thin or do not eat well (loss of | | | | ground to avoid any problems. |
| appetite or fussy eater) should be taken to the vet for | | | | You may also want to try and feed the dog small |
| a check-up. The Vet will advise you on the condition of | | | | amounts by hand and encourage the dog to eat |
| the dog and the proper course of action to take. | | | | gently. |
| SCOFFING | | | | Also feed the dog food it does not like so much, |
| Dogs that scoff their food are generally doing this so | | | | vegetarian meals should slow the consumption rate |
| that no other dog may take their food. | | | | down. Also try feeding bigger and tougher foods that |
| This may have begun when the dog was a pup in a | | | | the dog has to chew. A couple of days feeding just |
| litter and has become a learned behaviour. The pup | | | | bones wont hurt. |
| may have always been pushed away from the teat | | | | |