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Saint Bernards => Saint Bernard General Discussions => : jules September 12, 2005, 10:46:12 AM

: How much to feed?
: jules September 12, 2005, 10:46:12 AM
I was wondering how much shouls I be feeding Spotakiss?The bag stops at 120lbs and hes now 150Lbs.I know they dont need as much as when he was a pup but please help.
: Re: How much to feed?
: Carolyn September 12, 2005, 02:52:27 PM
Sorry I have never followed feeding instructions that are on the bags of food. My animals would all be FAT. So im intrested also in other means of measuring methods.
Carolyn
: Re: How much to feed?
: tonyc September 12, 2005, 02:57:39 PM
also depends on what FOOD you're feeding? how many kcals / cup, how many % protein vs fat vs. etc. ? how much exercise your dog gets,

might wanna mention that too.. for canidae, i believe it's 3 cups a day... and of course, you adjust accordingly based on how chub your dog is..
: Re: How much to feed?
: LuvmyMal September 12, 2005, 03:06:25 PM
We quit feeding by the bag because Tonka started getting chubby. I think the bad calls for 4-5 cups per day, but we are doing 3 1/2 per day.  2 in the morning and 1 1/2 at night. She also gets atleast 3 Kongs per day and other treats and get exercised regularly.  We just watch her actions and go according to how much exercise she gets.  Sorry I can't be too much help, but this is what we go by.
: Re: How much to feed?
: shangrila September 12, 2005, 07:37:55 PM
Jules, what food are you feeding?

How much you need really depends on your brand... We feed zoey 5 cups of wellness a day, but it would be different with another food.
: Re: How much to feed?
: Saintly Girl September 23, 2005, 04:44:00 AM
I'm feeding Maxwell Wholesome Blend Canine plus large breed puppy food.  We feed him 6 cups a day.  3 in the am and 3 in the pm.  He's definietely not fat and on the lean side.  He's still got that lanky teenager look.  He's over 1 now and I can't get over the height of him.  He's still growing in height now.  I swear he's over 36" !!!  I thought he would have stopped growing in height by now.  But every time I look at him he's taller!!