{"id":12209,"date":"2022-03-25T10:51:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:51:22","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:22","slug":"what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"What time should I feed my dog at night?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#What_time_should_I_feed_my_dog_at_night\" title=\"What time should I feed my dog at night?\">What time should I feed my dog at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#When_can_I_feed_my_dog_twice_a_day\" title=\"When can I feed my dog twice a day?\">When can I feed my dog twice a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#How_many_times_should_you_feed_a_dog\" title=\"How many times should you feed a dog?\">How many times should you feed a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#What_time_should_a_dog_be_fed_in_the_morning\" title=\"What time should a dog be fed in the morning?\">What time should a dog be fed in the morning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#How_late_can_I_feed_my_dog\" title=\"How late can I feed my dog?\">How late can I feed my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#Can_I_feed_my_dog_at_8_am\" title=\"Can I feed my dog at 8 am?\">Can I feed my dog at 8 am?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#What_age_can_dogs_eat_2_meals_a_day\" title=\"What age can dogs eat 2 meals a day?\">What age can dogs eat 2 meals a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#When_should_I_start_feeding_my_puppy_twice_a_day\" title=\"When should I start feeding my puppy twice a day?\">When should I start feeding my puppy twice a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#Is_it_better_to_feed_dogs_twice_a_day\" title=\"Is it better to feed dogs twice a day?\">Is it better to feed dogs twice a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#Is_it_OK_to_feed_a_dog_once_a_day\" title=\"Is it OK to feed a dog once a day?\">Is it OK to feed a dog once a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#Can_you_feed_a_dog_3_times_a_day\" title=\"Can you feed a dog 3 times a day?\">Can you feed a dog 3 times a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#Is_it_cruel_to_feed_a_dog_once_a_day\" title=\"Is it cruel to feed a dog once a day?\">Is it cruel to feed a dog once a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#What_times_should_you_feed_your_dog\" title=\"What times should you feed your dog?\">What times should you feed your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#Should_a_dog_eat_right_after_waking_up\" title=\"Should a dog eat right after waking up?\">Should a dog eat right after waking up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#Should_you_feed_or_walk_a_dog_first_thing_in_the_morning\" title=\"Should you feed or walk a dog first thing in the morning?\">Should you feed or walk a dog first thing in the morning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#What_is_the_latest_time_to_feed_a_dog\" title=\"What is the latest time to feed a dog?\">What is the latest time to feed a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#Should_you_feed_a_dog_late_at_night\" title=\"Should you feed a dog late at night?\">Should you feed a dog late at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#Can_I_feed_my_puppy_at_8pm\" title=\"Can I feed my puppy at 8pm?\">Can I feed my puppy at 8pm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#What_happens_if_I_feed_my_dog_too_late\" title=\"What happens if I feed my dog too late?\">What happens if I feed my dog too late?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#Can_I_feed_my_puppy_at_8am\" title=\"Can I feed my puppy at 8am?\">Can I feed my puppy at 8am?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#What_time_should_I_feed_my_dog_in_the_morning\" title=\"What time should I feed my dog in the morning?\">What time should I feed my dog in the morning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#What_time_should_I_stop_feeding_my_dog_at_night\" title=\"What time should I stop feeding my dog at night?\">What time should I stop feeding my dog at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-time-should-i-feed-my-dog-at-night\/#What_time_should_you_feed_your_dog\" title=\"What time should you feed your dog?\">What time should you feed your dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_should_I_feed_my_dog_at_night\"><\/span>What time should I feed my dog at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To prevent your dog being energy-filled in the middle of the night, feed your pet companion <b>at least three hours before bedtime. Regardless of whether you have a puppy who eats three to four times a day or an adult dog who eats two meals a day, make the last meal of the day early in the evening.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_I_feed_my_dog_twice_a_day\"><\/span>When can I feed my dog twice a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best time to switch your puppy from three to two meals a day is when they are <b>between six and 12 months old. Keep in mind that most toy and small breed dogs can make the switch to two meals a day when they are between seven and nine months old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_should_you_feed_a_dog\"><\/span>How many times should you feed a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, dogs should be fed <b>twice a day. Breed, age, size, and energy level all factor into how often dogs should eat and how much. Fresh dog food is an increasingly popular alternative to dry kibble or wet canned food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_should_a_dog_be_fed_in_the_morning\"><\/span>What time should a dog be fed in the morning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This recommendation holds that the best time to feed your dog is <b>early in the morning at around 7 and early in the evening at around 6. The reason for this is that the anatomy and physiology of the canine digestive system requires about 4 to 6 hours for the food to be fully digested and absorbed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_late_can_I_feed_my_dog\"><\/span>How late can I feed my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs should eat at least two meals each day, about <b>12 hours apart. But a breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule is an equally great option. If more than 12 hours elapses between meals, the stomach can become hyperacidic causing nausea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_dog_at_8_am\"><\/span>Can I feed my dog at 8 am?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although an 8 to 12-hour interval may sound like a long time, <b>the canine stomach generally takes 4 to 6 hours to fully digest food and hunger signals aren&#8217;t sent to the brain until at least 8 hours after a dog has last eaten.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_can_dogs_eat_2_meals_a_day\"><\/span>What age can dogs eat 2 meals a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most puppies can switch to two meals a day when they are <b>between six and 12 months old and should continue eating that way the rest of their lives. But, while most dogs do well on a two-meal-a-day schedule, adding a third meal can also be a good option.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_start_feeding_my_puppy_twice_a_day\"><\/span>When should I start feeding my puppy twice a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>612 months: Begin feeding twice daily. Spaying or neutering lowers energy requirements slightly; after the procedure, switch from nutrient-rich puppy food to adult maintenance food. Small breeds can make the switch at 7 to 9 months; bigger breeds at 12, 13, even 14 months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_feed_dogs_twice_a_day\"><\/span>Is it better to feed dogs twice a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Veterinarians recommend feeding a dog at least twice per day. Dogs with medical issues or dietary needs may require specialized feeding schedules or restrictions on what they eat. Talk to your veterinarian about your dog&#8217;s eating habits to make sure you&#8217;re meeting their nutritional needs and healthcare requirements.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_feed_a_dog_once_a_day\"><\/span>Is it OK to feed a dog once a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs fed once a day are less likely to be diagnosed with age-related conditions than dogs fed more often, according to an analysis of surveys completed by 24,000 owners of pet dogs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_feed_a_dog_3_times_a_day\"><\/span>Can you feed a dog 3 times a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can feed your dog one or two times a day. It&#8217;s best to do it twice daily at 8-12 hour intervals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_feed_a_dog_once_a_day\"><\/span>Is it cruel to feed a dog once a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most veterinarians (including myself) recommend feeding adult dogs twice a day. Some people feed their dogs once a day, but <b>dogs that are only fed once a day can get hungry and also sometimes can be prone to bilious vomiting (vomiting caused by an empty stomach)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_times_should_you_feed_your_dog\"><\/span>What times should you feed your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there is no best time, with most dogs that eat twice a day, it is best to feed them <b>in the morning as soon as you get up and then again when you get home from work in the afternoon., says Dr. Sara Ochoa, veterinary consultant for doglab.com who practices in Texas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_a_dog_eat_right_after_waking_up\"><\/span>Should a dog eat right after waking up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can feed your dog one or two times a day. It&#8217;s best to do it twice daily at <b>8-12 hour intervals. If you&#8217;re doing it this way, split the suggested amount found on the bag or you&#8217;ll feed it double what it needs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_feed_or_walk_a_dog_first_thing_in_the_morning\"><\/span>Should you feed or walk a dog first thing in the morning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sureif they&#8217;re hungry. How often do you feed your dog? <b>If you only feed them once a day in the morning, they&#8217;re going to be ravenous when they wake up. It&#8217;s a much better idea to break it up into two meals so they don&#8217;t have to go so long between meals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_latest_time_to_feed_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the latest time to feed a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best time for your puppy&#8217;s first meal is around 7 a.m., noontime for lunch, and 5 p.m. for dinner. The last meal should always be around <b>5 p.m. so that he will have ample time to digest his food and eliminate one last time before bedtime.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_feed_a_dog_late_at_night\"><\/span>Should you feed a dog late at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, <b>it is bad to feed a dog late at night, and there is scientific evidence to suggest it could possibly lead to unhealthy weight gain. Dogs that eat before bed will also have more energy to burn and will need night-time toilet trips, which can make their owner&#8217;s lives trickier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_puppy_at_8pm\"><\/span>Can I feed my puppy at 8pm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rule Four: No food before bed Make sure your puppy&#8217;s last meal is a good three or four hours before his last trip to the garden at your bedtime. So if you like to make your way upstairs at eleven pm, <b>your puppy&#8217;s last mealtime should be no later than 8pm<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_feed_my_dog_too_late\"><\/span>What happens if I feed my dog too late?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you feed your dog too late in the evening, you might <b>increase the odds of her having a housetraining accident in the middle of the night.  Keep an adult dog on a puppy&#8217;s feeding schedule (three times per day), and you&#8217;ll most likely invite obesity and unpredictable elimination habits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_puppy_at_8am\"><\/span>Can I feed my puppy at 8am?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What time should a puppy&#8217;s last meal be? The best time for your puppy&#8217;s first meal is <b>around 7 a.m., noontime for lunch, and 5 p.m. for dinner. The last meal should always be around 5 p.m. so that he will have ample time to digest his food and eliminate one last time before bedtime.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_should_I_feed_my_dog_in_the_morning\"><\/span>What time should I feed my dog in the morning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there is no best time, with most dogs that eat twice a day, it is best to feed them in the morning <b>as soon as you get up and then again when you get home from work in the afternoon., says Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_should_I_stop_feeding_my_dog_at_night\"><\/span>What time should I stop feeding my dog at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since your dog gets his energy from the food he eats, avoid feeding him <b>directly before bedtime, because the food will digest and energize him hours later &#8212; two to three hours if it&#8217;s a high-quality, filler-free food. He&#8217;ll be up and ready to go potty and play games, and you may wind up lacking sleep for the night.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_should_you_feed_your_dog\"><\/span>What time should you feed your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can feed your dog one or two times a day. It&#8217;s best to do it twice daily at <b>8-12 hour intervals. If you&#8217;re doing it this way, split the suggested amount found on the bag or you&#8217;ll feed it double what it needs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What time should I feed my dog at night?When can I feed my dog twice a day?How many times should you feed a dog?What time should a dog be fed in the morning?How late can I feed my dog?Can I feed my dog at 8 am?What age can dogs eat 2 meals&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12209"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12209"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12209\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12209"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12209"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12209"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}