It might be possible to cause problems with hip dysplasia, or other orthopedic disorders, by feeding excessive calcium, but the biggest problem is
feeding excessive calories.
Not exact matches
In other words, leptin resistance may have to exist before high - reward foods induce «reward
feeding behavior,» or
excessive consumption of
calories.
Pedigree recommends that you
feed senior dogs 20 percent less for their size than other dogs but 319
calories per cup is not an
excessive amount of
calories.
And remember, treats are not meant to be meal replacements as they are often high in empty
calories (
excessive calories without other nutritional value), so only
feed treats in moderation.
If there is
excessive weight gain or a body condition score greater than 5/9, owners should be directed to
feed 10 % less
calories (or more if indicated based on the animal's weight, body condition and
calorie intake).
So large - and giant - breed puppies should be
fed puppy food specifically formulated for large breeds, which will help prevent them growing too quickly, e.g. from
excessive calcium or
calories.