Obviously, working dogs, dogs that get a lot of exercise, pregnant and
lactating dogs require substantially more food.
Not exact matches
Lactating females may
require 2 - 3 times the amount of food as an Adult
dog and they should be fed 3 - 4 times per day.
There is no minimum amount
required for
dogs; however,
dogs who are pregnant or
lactating should be given more carbs than others.
Active and
lactating dogs usually
require slightly more than the recommended amount, and puppies may also be thirstier.
Doctor's Foster and Smith lists some of these requirements, with growing puppies,
lactating mothers, or performance
dogs requiring a higher protein level.
Lactating Females may
require 2 — 3 times the amount of food as an adult
dog and they should be fed 3 — 4 times per day.
This formula is not intended as the sole diet for growing puppies, pregnant or
lactating dogs — as they have special nutritional needs that
require a different balance of protein, calories and other nutrients.
Dog mastitis occurs in
lactating bitches and it is a very painful condition that
requires immediate veterinary attention.
There are also high - protein and nutrient - dense formulations for
dogs that
require such nutrient proportions like puppies and
lactating and pregnant
dogs.
Dogs who are pregnant or
lactating, growing pups and those who perform endurance activities
require much more nutrition (calories, protein, fatty acids) and have other special nutritional needs.