How Much to Feed a one-year-old Miniature Poodle?

Lexi: How much to feed a one-year-old miniature poodle?
I might be getting a female miniature poodle soon (between 10 and 15 pounds), but before I do I want to make sure im ready. So how many times a day and how much food should i feed her? I would be taking her on a daily walk.

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Answer by Kate M
How much depends on what you feed. Cheap, poor quality brands require you to feed more. High-quality brands allow you to feed less. Generally, for a dog of that size, about 1/2 - 3/4 of a cup per day would be enough. Age and metabolism also play a part, so any instructions are only guidelines and you may need to adjust the amount for your dog.

How often depends on the age of your dog. Puppies can need 3-4 meals a day. Once the puppy is 6 months, you can reduce to 2 meals. Some puppies can have the number reduced earlier. Some small dogs may need to be fed more often to maintain blood sugar levels, but most dogs do fine with 2 meals per day.
You don't want to feed to close to exercise. Wait about 1 hour before or after exercise to feed your dog. Small treats would be fine, but meals should wait.

Answer by tj
Every commercially prepared food is slightly different. It also depends if you're going to feed dry (preferred) or wet(bad for teeth) food.
I would suggest a trip to your pet store and read some labels. Every bag will have guidelines on it telling you how much to feed based on the dog's age and weight.
Go with that. But don't be surprised if your dog doesn't eat as much as the company wants them to :)

My vet's rule of thumb? Hug your dog. If you can feel the ribs, you're ok. If the ribs are hiding under padding – she's getting plump. If all you feel are ribs – she's too skinny, add more goodies.

Don't forget to look into the calories for the treats you plan to use – they can really add up. And go with a treat you can cut into smaller pieces. They come in huge portions – you don't need treats that large for training. Tiny bits will do, especially when you're giving lots during a training session.

Answer by ponders_99
Congratulations on the addition of your new dog or puppy!

You need premium-quality dog food and treats!

What to feed your puppy or dog

Adult dogs should eat premium-quality dry food. If you want, you can mix the dry food with water, low-salt broth or canned food
Dogs can eat fruits and vegetables – but never more than 10% of their daily diet. See below for a list of foods that shouldn’t be given to dogs.
Puppies need a high-quality puppy food
Avoid "people food” for all dogs and puppies
Dogs and puppies need clean, fresh water available at all times

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When to feed

Puppies 8 to 12 weeks old: 3 meals a day Puppies 3 to 6 months old: 2 meals a day
Puppies 6 months to 1 year: 2 meals a day
Dogs, 1 year or older: 2 meals a day

Never give your dog

Anything harder than your pet’s teeth. This includes cow bones, nylon bones, and real bones. These can break a dog’s teeth.
House plants
Alcohol
Chocolate
Coffee
Grapes and raisins
Moldy or spoiled food
Onions, garlic or chives

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Poultry bones
Salty foods or salt
Tomato leaves or stems
Unripe fruit
Yeast dough
Nuts

T-shirts or knotted socks. If accidentally chewed apart and ingested, they can become “foreign bodies”, causing your pet to become very ill.
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