Feeding big dogs

[zookeeperinaltha]

Originally posted by Tonya
How often and how much do you all feed your larger breeds? I used to feed them 2 cups twice a day (Costco lamb and rice). They got fat. Now I am feeding them 3 cups just in the evenings. Alot of people I know feed their dogs once a day, but I feel cruel. What do you all think?

All I have are big dogs. I just keep the food bowl full, none of them are over weight, they pick all day long. When the food dish is empty and I don't see it they will push the dish to me to let me know they want more. I feed them purina. I have used this food for over 20 years and think it is very good. My dogs have been healthy and never over weight. The dish I use holds about 3-4 cups I just fill it when empty. some times daily, some times 2 times a day and some times every day and a half. It depends on the weather they don't eat as much when its hot.