{"id":16927,"date":"2022-03-25T10:59:25","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-time-to-feed-a-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:59:25","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:25","slug":"what-is-the-best-time-to-feed-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-time-to-feed-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the best time to feed a dog?"},"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-is-the-best-time-to-feed-a-dog\/#What_is_the_best_time_to_feed_a_dog\" title=\"What is the best time to feed a dog?\">What is the best 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-time-to-feed-a-dog\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-time-to-feed-a-dog\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-time-to-feed-a-dog\/#Is_it_okay_to_feed_a_dog_right_before_bed\" title=\"Is it okay to feed a dog right before bed?\">Is it okay to feed a dog right before bed?<\/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-is-the-best-time-to-feed-a-dog\/#Should_I_feed_or_walk_my_dog_first_in_the_morning\" title=\"Should I feed or walk my dog first in the morning?\">Should I feed or walk my dog first in the morning?<\/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-is-the-best-time-to-feed-a-dog\/#Why_feed_a_dog_once_a_day\" title=\"Why feed a dog once a day?\">Why 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-time-to-feed-a-dog\/#Is_1_meal_a_day_healthy_for_dogs\" title=\"Is 1 meal a day healthy for dogs?\">Is 1 meal a day healthy for dogs?<\/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-is-the-best-time-to-feed-a-dog\/#When_can_dogs_eat_once_a_day\" title=\"When can dogs eat once a day?\">When can dogs eat once 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-is-the-best-time-to-feed-a-dog\/#Should_I_worry_if_my_dog_only_eats_once_a_day\" title=\"Should I worry if my dog only eats once a day?\">Should I worry if my dog only eats once a day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_time_to_feed_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the best time to feed a 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.<\/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><b>Most veterinarians (including myself) recommend feeding adult dogs twice a day. Some people feed their dogs once a day, but 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=\"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=\"Is_it_okay_to_feed_a_dog_right_before_bed\"><\/span>Is it okay to feed a dog right before bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since your dog gets his energy from the food he eats, <b>avoid feeding him 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=\"Should_I_feed_or_walk_my_dog_first_in_the_morning\"><\/span>Should I feed or walk my dog first in the morning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is always advisable to feed a dog after the walk but not immediately after the walk. Leave a considerable time, say half an hour to 45 minutes, before you give them their meal. Feeding your pets while they are still warm and panting from their walk can cause digestive problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_feed_a_dog_once_a_day\"><\/span>Why feed a dog once a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_1_meal_a_day_healthy_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is 1 meal a day healthy for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs that are fed one meal per day appear to have better cognitive function and health than those fed multiple times. By examining data from 47,000 pet dogs, researchers have discovered a link between health and meal consumption, indicating that calorie restriction can slow or reverse aspects of aging.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_dogs_eat_once_a_day\"><\/span>When can dogs eat once a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For dogs of <b>12 months or older, feed 1-2 times a day. Small breeds burn energy quicker than large breeds and should be fed 2-3 small meals a day. Little and often is key!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_worry_if_my_dog_only_eats_once_a_day\"><\/span>Should I worry if my dog only eats once a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should always take your dog to the veterinarian if you have any concerns, especially if it&#8217;s unusual for them to have a reduced appetite. Many dogs often only eat one meal a day, whereas, for others, this could be a new behavior indicating ill health. Other symptoms that would indicate a problem include: Vomiting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the best time to feed a dog?Is it OK to feed a dog once a day?Is it cruel to feed a dog once a day?Is it okay to feed a dog right before bed?Should I feed or walk my dog first in the morning?Why feed a dog once a day?Is&#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\/16927"}],"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=16927"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16927\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16927"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16927"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}