Boston Terrier Puppy eating too much?

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I recently welcomed a Boston terrier puppy into my home, he is about 8-10 weeks old and a true healthy happy bundle of joy, the problem is that he will literally eat himself sick! I have been feeding him high quality puppy food,at first I was letting him eat as much as he wanted but he overeats and then throws up, at the next feeding I tried feeding him ONLY according to the directions on the puppy food bag but then he keeps looking for more food as if he was still hungry, I never had that problem with my shih tzu (now elderly), she would just eat until satisfied but my little Darwin acts like a food hoarder, what should I do? Any suggestion will be much appreciated.

Moondog · Accepted Answer

If I allowed my Cavaliers to eat as much as the wanted they would eat until they were sick and then continue to eat.  Don't give him any more food just because he puts on the act of being starving.

You're in charge of the food so feed the Boston the correct amount of food and you won't end up with an obese dog.

This pup probably had to compete with his litter mates for food so he'll eat as much as he can.  Don't be conned by him.

Add: Marilyin has a good point.  This puppy should be fed 3 or 4 small meals a day.

Anonymous · Answer

I just got a boston terrier last week and she is the sweetest dog, she had diarrhea as well for the first 3 days and that was because of the change in food, we asked the vet and he said it's normal, we gor her puppy food from petsmart, I think it's called natures choice but I AM NOT SURE, it looks like brown cheerios and she doesnt stop eating, she gained almost a pound in 6 days so I guess it's good. GOOD LUCK

? · Answer

At 8-10 weeks he should be eating every 4-5 hours. Measure the amount you feed him and give him 5-10 minutes to eat. When he is done put any un eaten food away for later. If he was exercised alot and played with alot during the day you can add 1/2 an extra cup to one of his feedings. Keep him on a strict feeding schedule. You may also only give him treats during training in-between meal times (don't give too many)

Marianne · Answer

Free feeding any dog is not a very good idea as they can get overweight quickly and you don't notice it.    Evidently you have a food aholic as many of us do and you will have to  control what he eats.   Feed only the amount on the package of the food you've chosen and harden your heart, for the dogs health, to those big eyes.
Print off this picture and make sure you don't let your dogs, either one,get fatter than what this shows you;
http://www.purina.com/dog/weight-and-exercise/bodycondition.aspx

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Marilyn · Answer

your vet should tell you how much to feed him. I would go with smaller amounts and feed him a couple times a day. I have a Boston Terrier. They are great dogs

Boston Terrier Puppy eating too much?

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