My Wee Dog Maxie

[jennyjoan]

Maxie is a great little dog and from I got him was always happy to get one good meal a day. This past few weeks like a few hours after the meal - he is rattling the plate looking for more food. Sometimes I give in to him and put a few bits and bobs in his dish but I don't want to do it all the time.

Anybody know why he is looking for food so much and am I doing the right thing.

[Mamyalynne]

He may be just bored and it's something to do - try spreading the same amount of food that he's eating now across two separate meals.

[Zacs-Master]

What does he weigh?

[Prudie]

^ agree - what's his weight like or does he seem thin? I thought most people fed their dogs twice a day. Hunger like that can also be a symptom of worms.

[riptide]

I have had dogs for many years, as have most of my friends, you should be feeding him two meals a day. What breed is he, how old, has he been wormed. Imagine if you only had one meal a day, you would be hungry. I am sure once you get him on regular meals he will be fine, if not, see the vet to make sure there is not an underlying problem.

[david small]

Definitely two meals a day according to most doggie books.

[jennyjoan]

ok - thanks all for your replies. I will give him another small meal when he rattles the plate

[pastafreak]

I don't think I'd feed him "on demand", but instead at 2 regular set times. You may creat a demanding little dog that way.

[ladybirder]

JJ just divide the amount of food you would normally give him daily into two portions, feeding him say at 8am and 5pm. But first please check on the packet/tin that you are feeding him the correct amount for his weight. He may be bored, does he go for plenty of walks?