My dog eats less than recommended on food bag. Should I worry?

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Hi, I have a chiweenie and he's been eating 1/3 cup of dog food. We increased it to 1/2 cup because on the dog food bag it said for 10 pounds he should be eating 1 cup but we didnt want the drastic change to shock him. Should I be worried that he's eating a lot less than suggested? Went to the vet yesterday and he's a healthy dog and doesn't seem to want more, sometimes he doesn't even finish the 1/2 cup.

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Do not worry at all and your old routine is perfect. Dog food bags always tell you to over feed because you go through it faster, therefore buy more food!! A general rule is 1/2 cup a day for a 10# dog. Treats and bones count also. So if his weight is healthy then ignore the bag and continue they way you normally do

My dog eats less than recommended on food bag. Should I worry?

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