What Is the Recommended Quantity of Food for a Small Dog?

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Small dogs have high metabolisms and energy.

Small dogs may not necessarily have small appetites. They tend to have big personalities and high energy, and that means big hunger. Still, you have to be careful not to over feed.

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    • Ask your veterinarian about the quantity of food. He may tell you to follow the guidelines on the bag, but may vary it slightly depending on if your dog is overweight or not.

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    • The quantity of food depends on the dog's weight. Look at the recommendations on the back of the bag of dog food and divide that by two to four meals.

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    • Dogs ranging from 10 to 20 lb should eat anywhere from 1 to 2 cups of food. Most vets urge going with less feed rather than more because of potential weight problems.

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