Why is my 1-year-old pug always hungry? Is he eating enough?

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I feed my 1 year old pug a cup and a half of food a day but he still acts like he is hungry. Am I feeding him enough? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 13 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Gizmo. Pugs can have very big appetites making it difficult to assess feeding. I usually start by feeding slightly less than what is recommended on the bag of your particular food. These recommendations tend to be too high for most pets. Then I assess the dog. He should have a thin covering over his ribs. You should be able to easily feel the individual ribs. Then he needs to have a defined waist from both the top and side views. If he does not have these criteria then, you are likely overfeeding him. If he you can see his spine or hip bones, you may need to up the food a bit. I hope this information helps!

Why is my 1-year-old pug always hungry? Is he eating enough?

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