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How much should you feed your pet?

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This is a common question dog and cat owners ask. Since there are a variety of pet foods available there is no certain quantity based on the size of your pet. Instead start with what the pet food label recommends feeding your pet based on their weight. Then pay attention to your pet, if they seem to be gaining weight decrease the quantity by a small amount or if they are losing weight increase the quantity by a small amount. There is no perfect answer to this question, you should start with what the label recommends and then adjust to meet your pets needs. 

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If your pet is overweight you should gradually decrease the amount of food down to the recommended amount for their goal weight. It is important not to suddenly decrease the food by a large amount, this should be a gradual reduction.

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If you are feeding your pet both wet and dry food, more commonly done with cats, make sure that you reduce the quantity proportionately so they do not end up with twice the caloric intake.