Food by weight NOT CUPS! - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T15:59:52Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/food-by-weight-not-cups-any-clues?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A1964663&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for the info! He's gon…tag:mycorgi.com,2017-06-06:1150197:Comment:19676282017-06-06T21:26:03.416ZBea Shttp://mycorgi.com/profile/RebeccaStewart
<p>Thanks for the info! He's gone back to being a fusspot again *roll eyes*, so there's no worry that he's over weight!</p>
<p>Thanks for the info! He's gone back to being a fusspot again *roll eyes*, so there's no worry that he's over weight!</p> Dunno if I'd use the word "cr…tag:mycorgi.com,2017-06-06:1150197:Comment:19674292017-06-06T19:42:28.831ZVicky Hayhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/VickyHay
<p>Dunno if I'd use the word "crazy," but to repeat myself: weigh your dog regularly. It's easy enough to find out what a dog like yours should weigh -- ask the breeder, if you have one; otherwise, ask the vet. At least until you figure out what portion seems to be right, weigh about once a week (more, if you're obsessive). Once you think you have it right, weigh about once a month.<br></br><br></br>At the same time, eyeball the dog. You should be able to feel the dog's ribs through its…</p>
<p>Dunno if I'd use the word "crazy," but to repeat myself: weigh your dog regularly. It's easy enough to find out what a dog like yours should weigh -- ask the breeder, if you have one; otherwise, ask the vet. At least until you figure out what portion seems to be right, weigh about once a week (more, if you're obsessive). Once you think you have it right, weigh about once a month.<br/><br/>At the same time, eyeball the dog. You should be able to feel the dog's ribs through its coat...obviously, it shouldn't be emaciated, but if you can't rub his sides and feel his ribs, be may have too much fat between your fingers and his bones.<br/><br/>It's important to keep tabs on a corgi's weight, because this is a critter that will eat until it runs out of food. And they'll eat anything. Cassie likes to bring in mummified oranges that she's found under the trees and chew those up. This morning Ruby was caught trying to eat a wad of fur and tangled with leaves, a prize found in the backyard. As for actua,l real food? HECK YEAH!</p> That's crazy. That means Java…tag:mycorgi.com,2017-06-06:1150197:Comment:19673272017-06-06T17:57:46.968ZBrenda & Javahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/BrendaJava
That's crazy. That means Java should get 190 grams per day, while she gets 100 grams now. She's very active, but if I feed 190, she'll be 20kg in no time. The amount you should feed depends on the kind of kibble and the dog. ALWAYS feed with your eyes.
That's crazy. That means Java should get 190 grams per day, while she gets 100 grams now. She's very active, but if I feed 190, she'll be 20kg in no time. The amount you should feed depends on the kind of kibble and the dog. ALWAYS feed with your eyes. Go by 2% of body weight so a…tag:mycorgi.com,2017-06-06:1150197:Comment:19672622017-06-06T02:35:22.961ZGPNhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/GPN
Go by 2% of body weight so a breed standard male is 12.7 kilos or 28 lbs and you want 254 grams TOTAL a day or 127 grams in morning and 127 in evening. For females or smaller builds adjust accordingly. BTW 127 grams is half a cup.
Go by 2% of body weight so a breed standard male is 12.7 kilos or 28 lbs and you want 254 grams TOTAL a day or 127 grams in morning and 127 in evening. For females or smaller builds adjust accordingly. BTW 127 grams is half a cup. I don't feed dry food, so my…tag:mycorgi.com,2017-03-20:1150197:Comment:19646942017-03-20T14:17:28.119ZVicky Hayhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/VickyHay
<p>I don't feed dry food, so my calculations probably are irrelevant. The best thing, I think, is to read the instructions on the package and follow their advice, adjusting slightly as you observe whether the dog loses or gains weight.</p>
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<p>With the real food, my dogs each get 1/4 pound twice a day (113.4 grams), plus a small amount of high-end kibble to cover whatever arcane vitamins might be missing in a mix of meat, veggies, blueberries (occasionally), and starch. I weigh each dog…</p>
<p>I don't feed dry food, so my calculations probably are irrelevant. The best thing, I think, is to read the instructions on the package and follow their advice, adjusting slightly as you observe whether the dog loses or gains weight.</p>
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<p>With the real food, my dogs each get 1/4 pound twice a day (113.4 grams), plus a small amount of high-end kibble to cover whatever arcane vitamins might be missing in a mix of meat, veggies, blueberries (occasionally), and starch. I weigh each dog regularly: their weight stays stable at about 21-22 pounds (neither is one of the larger types of corgi).</p> Java is 8 months and on acana…tag:mycorgi.com,2017-03-16:1150197:Comment:19646632017-03-16T16:03:44.730ZBrenda & Javahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/BrendaJava
Java is 8 months and on acana grasslands. She gets about 100-120 grams per day depending on how her ribs feel. I feel her ribs often and weigh often. That way I know if I need to feed less or more.<br />
Hope this helps a bit.
Java is 8 months and on acana grasslands. She gets about 100-120 grams per day depending on how her ribs feel. I feel her ribs often and weigh often. That way I know if I need to feed less or more.<br />
Hope this helps a bit. Can you do me a favour an put…tag:mycorgi.com,2017-03-06:1150197:Comment:19641732017-03-06T19:32:37.121ZBea Shttp://mycorgi.com/profile/RebeccaStewart
<p>Can you do me a favour an put that 1/2cup on a scale for me?! :D Yes I've read the website for food advice, too.</p>
<p>Can you do me a favour an put that 1/2cup on a scale for me?! :D Yes I've read the website for food advice, too.</p> always measured mine. They ha…tag:mycorgi.com,2017-03-06:1150197:Comment:19639932017-03-06T14:11:12.156ZJane Christensenhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JaneChristensen
<p>always measured mine. They have always gotten 1/2 cup 2 times a day(grain free). I love dog food advisor as it also has the ingredients and any recalls!!!!</p>
<p>always measured mine. They have always gotten 1/2 cup 2 times a day(grain free). I love dog food advisor as it also has the ingredients and any recalls!!!!</p> Does anyone else know how muc…tag:mycorgi.com,2017-03-05:1150197:Comment:19640542017-03-05T19:27:12.882ZBea Shttp://mycorgi.com/profile/RebeccaStewart
<p>Does anyone else know how much grain free food by weight they feed their Corgi?</p>
<p>Does anyone else know how much grain free food by weight they feed their Corgi?</p> Thanks for you reply.tag:mycorgi.com,2017-03-05:1150197:Comment:19642742017-03-05T19:26:02.026ZBea Shttp://mycorgi.com/profile/RebeccaStewart
<p>Thanks for you reply.</p>
<p>Thanks for you reply.</p>