How to Switch from Free Feeding Your Pet

If you are on the fence, take a look at your pets., Consider your pet's activity level., Put some thought into what to feed your pet., Be sure to check the bag of food you have selected for your pet's size and activity level. , Animals like...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: If you are on the fence

    Don't assume because one is skinny, that the others are fine.

    His metabolism is better, is all.

    Don't assume your pet knows when to stop.

    He doesn't.
  2. Step 2: take a look at your pets.

    Does he lay around the house, moving from nap spot to nap spot? Does he like to chase insects in the yard? Just what does he do? , If you have a variety of ages and activities, you may need to switch to a variety of pet foods. ,,, Since your pets won't be able to snack intermittently through the day, you need to be sure that you feed your pets daily and at the same time. , If you share pets and a household, you need to come up with a way of being sure that they are fed and that they are not overfed. , Be aware of the symptoms and keep your eye out. ,
  3. Step 3: Consider your pet's activity level.

  4. Step 4: Put some thought into what to feed your pet.

  5. Step 5: Be sure to check the bag of food you have selected for your pet's size and activity level.

  6. Step 6: Animals like regularity

  7. Step 7: so be sure to decide on a place for feeding your pets and stick with it.

  8. Step 8: Create a schedule.

  9. Step 9: Communicate with your house mates.

  10. Step 10: Be aware of your pet's propensity for having low blood sugar episodes.

  11. Step 11: Watch your pet closely for the first few days.

Detailed Guide

Don't assume because one is skinny, that the others are fine.

His metabolism is better, is all.

Don't assume your pet knows when to stop.

He doesn't.

Does he lay around the house, moving from nap spot to nap spot? Does he like to chase insects in the yard? Just what does he do? , If you have a variety of ages and activities, you may need to switch to a variety of pet foods. ,,, Since your pets won't be able to snack intermittently through the day, you need to be sure that you feed your pets daily and at the same time. , If you share pets and a household, you need to come up with a way of being sure that they are fed and that they are not overfed. , Be aware of the symptoms and keep your eye out. ,

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