Vet settles debate on how much you should really feed your dog each day

Vet settles debate on how much you should really feed your dog each dayLots of people have pet dogs, but you may not realise how often you should really be feeding them. To help people out, vet Amir Anwary shared some essential advice to assist pet ownersCommentsNewsKatie-Ann Gupwell Content Editor09:09, 13 Apr 2026Updated 09:09, 13 Apr 2026View ImageA vet shared how often you should really feed your dog (stock image)(Image: Tim Graham/Getty Images)With thousands of people across the country having pet dogs, it's normal for them to want to seek advice on what the animals can and can't eat. However, as well as staying away from certain foods, it's also important they eat the right amount too, which is why a vet has settled the debate on how often they should actually be eating.‌According to Amir Anwary, there are some rules people need to follow when it comes to feeding their dogs. It's possible to feed them too much or too little, so you need to ensure you get their portions just right to enable them to stay in good health.‌It's not the only expert advice of its kind to be shared when it comes to the animals recently either. Just days ago, some guidance was issued regarding potential pet food dangers.‌In a candid TikTok video, he explained exactly what people need to know. Over a video of himself asking the question "how often should I feed my dog?", he explained the key points to take away.Sharing details in the caption, he wrote: "Here is the full breakdown for each age group and why the feeding schedule is recommended."Two to three months oldAmir said: "Four meals per day. At this age, puppies have tiny stomachs and very high energy demands. They’re growing rapidly, burning glucose quickly and are at higher risk of low blood sugar (especially toy breeds).‌"Frequent small meals help maintain stable blood glucose, support rapid brain and body growth, prevent digestive overload [and] reduce risk of hypoglycaemia...