My free-fed dogs act starving. How can I manage their constant hunger?

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I have a basset hound 1 year old and an 8 month old lab. we free feed, iams Lamb with brown rice formula, but these two act like they are starving but I go through 40 pounds of food every 11 days. I use Iams with lamb as U also have a 4 yr old SShi tzh that doesn't tolerate beef very well. I need a suggestion please. Pet's info: Dog | Basset Hound | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 53 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

If the dogs are maintaining a good weight, they do not have a problem with not getting enough calories. Both of these breeds can be food obsessed and are prone to struggle with their weights due to this behavior. Iams is a good food so you don't need to change it. You may try adding canned, salt free green beans to the food bowls to increase the bulk. You may also try feeding them with food puzzles, a food ball or a slow feeder. Many times this is behavioral if the weight is good. As adults, they can eat a diet dog food to allow them to eat more without all the extra calories. Best of luck.

My free-fed dogs act starving. How can I manage their constant hunger?

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