How many times a day should i feed my dog?

Feed your dog the same type and brand of food every day. Unlike humans, a dog's digestive system cannot handle changes in food. It can cause upset stomach and diarrhea. When switching to a new food gradually transition him to the new food by mixing portions of both foods until you slowly phase out the old food. Your dog may experience diarrhea if his food is suddenly changed. If you are mixing water into dry food you should mix 4 parts dry food to 1 part water. read more

You can feed your dog one or two times a day. It’s best to do it twice daily at 8-12 hour intervals. If you’re doing it this way, split the suggested amount found on the bag or you’ll feed it double what it needs. read more

For these reasons, many vets and trainers advocate feeding multiple meals a day. The most common is 2 meals for adults and 2-4 for puppies. If it’s difficult to work this into your schedule, or if you prefer your dog stays on a strict feeding schedule, timed dog feeders are very useful. read more