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Should I change my active adult dog's feeding routine: 2 or 3 times?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year and 2 months old

I am currently feeding my dog three times a day the same way as I did when he was a puppy. He is a very active and young boston terrier. I have heard that some suggest that it is better to feed a dog two times a day instead of three. I am always home during the lunch time and have not found it difficult to feed my dog at lunch time. Should I try to switch my dog's feedinf routine? Which one is better?

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on September 14th, 2017

Hi there! As long as you are feeding the appropriate amount of calories then 2 or 3 feedings doesn't really make that much of a difference. Most people feed twice a day for convenience reasons. If it is easy for you to feed three times a day then I think that is fine.

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    Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

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    There is no right or wrong way to feed a dog if they are doing well and healthy! I don't have a preference on once, twice, or three times daily feeding, just as long as the total daily amount of food put out is appropriate for the dog and the type of food they are eating. If Archie eats well three times a day, this is a perfectly fine way to keep going!

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