Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | spayed | 6 years and 4 months old | 17 lbs
What's better to feed a dog once or twice daily and why?
1 Answer
Published on October 31st, 2018
Twice a day feedings are best for several reasons. Dogs thrive on routine and it is easier to spot potential if they skip a meal or don't come running at meal time. It is easier to change diets since a dog will expect food, regardless of type, at the appointed time. A dog's stomach will send "hunger signals" after about 10 hours of being empty. This will stimulate the hunger response.
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