Feeding your pet

I have 2 dogs & 2 cats. I've always put dry food down for my dogs that I leave out for them all day. That way they can munch whenever they feel like it. I've NEVER had a dog that ate himself into obesity. If I had ever had a puppy that was eating too much, I wouldn't have left the food down. Puppies usually fall asleep right after eating at night. Also, they are ALWAYS excited in the morning. It's not because they are hungry. They are extremely happy to see you again. You give them love, you give them food....so you are GOOD in their eyes & they are happy you're back!!! As long as your puppy is growing & happy, I wouldn't worry about the food. I always read what the package said. If it said 1/2 cup per day, I'd put the 1/2 cup in a bowl & sit it down where I wanted him to eat. The ONLY time I've had a problem with my dog eating too much was when I adopted the second dog. My boy acted like if he didn't eat it ALL immediately, she was going to get some. I told him he could eat it when he wants to as that is his allotment for the day. Eventually I bought separate bowls for them. It took a few days but they now know whose bowl goes to who & they just eat their own food. They both nibble all day instead of gobbling it down in less than 5 minutes. Occasionally I give them canned food. I don't leave that down all day....they never leave any behind!!!

Ok, the amount you feed your puppies may be right depending on the size and type of puppy they are. I have a shih tzu that is only 4 months old and she eats 1/2 cup twice a day. She is high energy but small. The thing with puppies is that they will eat EVERYTHING you give them and sometimes what you don't :) They have not learned to stop eating when they are full. it is normal for puppies to sleep at night after eating and to be excited about the start of a new day with you in the morning. Don't sweat it. just follow the instruction so that you don't make them obese and cause health problems later. You are not starving them, i promise.