Puppy Food

[Cath S]

Hi there. How do I know I am feeding the right amount? My puppy is 6 months old and never begs for food (unless it is human food!) He often has a rumbly tummy in the early hours and throws up bile (looking into this) but it suggests he is hungry. His stools are solid in the morning but get a bit soft as the day progresses and I have just read that is a symptom of over feeding. He is a borderpoo weighing about 7.5 kilos. The instructions for his kibble say for his weight I should be feeding between 110 and 205 grams. I feed him 150 grams a day plus treats . First time dog owner here and a friend has suggested the bile vomiting is due to overfeeding. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

 

[JoanneF]

It's not uncommon for stools to be softer later, but bile definitely isn't a sign of overfeeding.

What's his body condition like?

 

[Cath S]

He seems fine - not overweight. Having said that he is a little constipated today and hasn’t been for over 24 hours. Guess it’s just that the guidelines are soo woolly.

 

[JoanneF]

Some cooked pumpkin or squash is good for constipation - don't be stingy, a generous dose eases constipation; but a little drop helps firm up loose poo so you don't want to make things worse (it's to do with the amount of fluid and fibre).

If you don't have any, my next go-to remedies are boiled green beans, a sardine in oil, chopped up wilted spinach, or if your dog can tolerate it, some milk.

 

[Cath S]

Ok thanks - I only have milk so will try a bit. I have read that can help.