How much do Chi's eat? My four month old male eats about a...

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Answer by chimama
Submitted on 5/5/2004
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Maybe. How big is he right now, as far as his weight? If he's very active and loves to run around and play, he may be eating what he needs to give him that much energy. I was amazed at how much my little one ate, once she got to adult size, 2 1/2 pounds, she eats now around 2/3 of a cup a day of adult food. Also, is he getting treats too? If so, that could contribute, try to keep treats very small and something nutritious, my vet recommends carrot slices, bits of vegetables, etc. Dog treats can be broken up into small bits, there's no need to give a 3 pound chihuahua the same size treat you'd give a 20 pound terrier. Does your vet think he is getting too tubby? Your chi should be near the end of his vaccination cycles, so the vet has been seeing him at least once a month I would guess. Remember that chihuahua puppies are little butterballs for a while, it's toddler fat just like human babies. If you are concerned, ask your vet at your next visit, and please, if you're not going to breed him, have him neutered. He'll be so much better off not getting excited by every female that walks by, and neutering Does Not make a dog lazy or fat! Too many treats and not enough exercise make a dog fat.

Answer by thegoodking
Submitted on 8/25/2004
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puppies under a year old, generally, should be fed as much as they will eat, provided they are not infested with intestinal parasites, and are allowed to get adequate excercise. at least with larger breed, this is true, it may not be so for small breeds and toy breeds. and i have to disagree with the neuter recommendation. females, sure, spay them after a couple of years of development, at least 2 years, but males? why? especially tiny dogs like chihuahuas! they aren't typically the type of dog that roams the neighborhood, and even if they did, the chance that they would come across a female in heat that was small enough for them to mate is quite small. so why neuter the poor guy? leave him to be a man.

Answer by K9Trainer5
Submitted on 12/6/2005
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That depends on a lot of things, mainly how old the dog is, how much exercise he gets and what kind of dog food it is. Older dogs, just like older people, tend to slow down. When they reach that point, they no longer need the higher protein, higher fat formulas that younger dogs need. This is why dog food companies now offer low-fat and senior formulas of dog food. If your dog primarily stays indoors and does not run much or expend much energy, it would need to eat a lot less than, say, a dog that is involved in agility and works every day. Also, higher quality foods mean you feed less of it to achieve the same results that you would with a lower quality food. For example, my 95 pound Labrador Retriever eats two cups a day of Wellness dog food. Wellness is a dog food made with no fillers and human grade ingredients. A 95 pound Labrador eating Joy dog food would have to eat 8 cups a day, because it is lower quality, mostly filler, and the dog doesn't digest it well. Also keep in mind that if you feed your dog tidbits (which is not advised) during the day, like little bits of what you are eating, you should also cut back on what you feed him that night. For example, if your dog has eaten ten french fries, half a tuna sandwich, and three cookies during the course of the day, he definitely does not need his full nightly feeding. A small token feeding with warm water or chicken bullion added to make the food feel heavier in his stomach would do fine.

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Question by naomiii
Submitted on 4/26/2004
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How much do Chi's eat? My four month old male eats about a cup and a half of puppy kibble a day and he seems to be getting quite a tummy on him! am I over-feeding him? Thanks.

Answer by Rebecca Mossman
Submitted on 10/18/2004
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hi Naomiii This is Rebecca Mossman writng to you from new englande i have a nearly 8 week old australian/silky terrier and i feed him the same amount of kibble every day mine is not to cubby but its the write amount of food every day you see i work at a peet shop over in my home town (englande)i also went to tafe learning about how puppys and dogs eat drink when they get hungrey that sort of thing but you souldent worry about it to much from Rebecca Mossman

Answer by gandolf
Submitted on 11/13/2004
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only a cup of food? he needs double that, and throw some lard in there wile you are at it. as we all know Chi's are eating dogs, as in you EAT THEM!!! like sodomy it's against the laws of nature to not eat them. so feed him full, and invite me over for thanksgiving.

Answer by ashley
Submitted on 11/17/2004
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how often a day do i feed my 7 month old chihuahua

Answer by Gertiie
Submitted on 12/2/2004
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Yes you are overfeeding him . Follow the manufacturers direction on the back of the package, each one is different. I don't feed my 20 pound dog that much .

Answer by my friends call me shaq
Submitted on 12/10/2004
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i have a 1/2 chi/pom and we thought that she was getting fat but actually she was the right size. but if they start to get overweight it can really screw them up so dont feed him too much or he can get joint problems! good luck w/ him, shaq(im a girl)

Answer by sammie
Submitted on 12/15/2004
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i think that you should try to feed him more than kibble

Answer by sallie
Submitted on 12/20/2004
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How much should a four pound/2 month old chi eat per day??

Answer by The Dog Association of Kibble
Submitted on 1/16/2005
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R u trying 2 kill the poor dog!!! He is one of our own feed him feeeeeeeed him or we will hold a cat hostage!! WoOf

Answer by princess
Submitted on 3/3/2005
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thanks for your help

Answer by danni
Submitted on 10/7/2005
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i live in england and i really want a chi! but they don't sell any here could i get one from America and send it over, and roughly how much does it cost a week to feed a chi. also what is the best type of chi to have? please reply back thanks Danielle

Answer by care bear
Submitted on 10/19/2005
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my dog eat 2 bowls a day and sometimes only 1 and a half.

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Answer by chihuahua lover
Submitted on 3/4/2006
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hi how can I potty traine a chihuahua dog

Answer by bre bre
Submitted on 4/27/2006
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i say chi eats about a cup full because my Nana has the same dog and the same size as chi's so about a cup

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Answer by chitink12
Submitted on 5/30/2006
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You know...i have a chi and she is VERY small. I feed her around 1/4 cup of food 3 times a day! If he is getting fat...start feeding him diet food and ease up on the treats. Dont worry...your doing a good job just some suggestions!

Answer by Susanna
Submitted on 5/30/2006
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Im getting a new puppy chihuahua in four days, and i have no idea what they eat!! Im really freaked out about it because i know nothing about this breed of dogs...can anyone help me?

Answer by chi_owner
Submitted on 8/23/2006
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your vet is best to answer this question based on weight and overall size of your dog. He will need to take into consideration of his age, metobolism and health. I have a 9 pound senior dog who eats 1/4 cup per day and a 3 yr old 5 pounder who eats almost a half cup per day. all based on my vets recomendations. I suggest the conversation on your next bi-annual visit or sooner.

Answer by Nikki
Submitted on 10/5/2006
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I have a 4 month old chihuahua and she weighs 4 lbs. Is this a normal weight for a chihuhua?? Nikki

Answer by raja
Submitted on 10/22/2006
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Answer by mybabychi
Submitted on 10/25/2006
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Hi i just got my chi atleast 5 days ago.. im scared im not training him right, at first he used to pee on newspapers and then one day i leave him to go to work for 8 hours (5am-1:30pm) and now hes peeing everywhere, and pooing! also it doesnt seem like he respects me, i put him on the bed once and now i heard you shouldnt until they are adults, so at night i tried locking him in his crate and he wont stop whining and i dont know what to do, he wants to be with me 24/7, and he whines if im on the bed and hes on the floor.... any help?

Answer by Hot Stuff
Submitted on 11/3/2006
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I don't know! I don't own one! But, i think tht as long as he's gettin enough exercise he should be fine!

Answer by christina
Submitted on 11/25/2006
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Answer by tannis1995
Submitted on 1/11/2007
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If you put your finger in a puppies ear will they lose hearing or what will happen?

Answer by sindiesue
Submitted on 2/21/2007
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FOR ANY PET QUESTIONS go to www.free-online-veterinarian-advice.com You can email the vet with your specific question or search the archives for articles or answers to FAQs. I'd hesitate to trust answers you get on this forum--most people answer with the best of intentions, but many times don't have the correct or all the information necessary to give medical advice for your pet.

Answer by Stabbath
Submitted on 6/25/2007
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Just feed him enough to keep him lean but not skinny. He shouldnt be fat either. You will be able to judge him yourself after a while. I would say you are over feeding him.