Do Not End Up With A Overweight Cavalier

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Having a fit, trim and healthy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is critical. Cavaliers are compact dogs; it takes only a few additional pounds for them to become fat. Besides the common overweight problems an oversized dog puts further stress on its heart. Cavaliers are a breed that doesn’t need any additional stress on the heart. Below are some ideas for you to consider of helping to maintain a correct weight for your Cavalier.

Do not free feed your Cavalier. By free feeding I mean leaving food out all the time for your Cavalier. Having food out all the time makes it tough to observe the quantity of food consumed every day. I see many reports that free feeding also leads to picky eaters. Most breeders agree it is better to feed twice a day at specific times. Put the food down for only 20 minutes and then picking it up. This way you have accurate control over the amount of food and can also keep an eye on your dog eating habits. A unexpected change in eating habits is a indicator that there might be important health worries. With controlled feeding you’ll notice any changes straight away.

Another important way to maintain correct weight for your Cavalier is through portion control and consistency. Though every Cavalier is different, apart from pregnant bitches or a very active Cavalier, a portion from 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup two times a day is a common meal size. The nutritional value of your food will of course affect the normal amount that you need to feed.

The biggest issue with weight control is naturally treats. Dogs beg for food as it works. Begging will be reduced if they are NEVER feed from the dinner table. Cavaliers are social animals and react to love and attention just as much as they do food. Use rewards other than food as much as possible. If you have to provide treats try to identify the caloric value of the treat and decrease the meal portions to compensate.

How you know your Cavalier is overweight? I might first glance at the area between the end of the ribs and the hind legs. Your cavalier should be slightly indented in this area. If this rear loin area is the same width as the rib area your cavalier is overweight. If the indentation is extreme your Cavalier is underweight. The rib area is another place to judge your Cavaliers weight. You ought to be in a position to feel though not see the ribs. There should be a little cushioning around the ribs. Your cavalier shouldn’t feel just like there is only skin covering the ribs as this is a underweight condition nor should you have to press hard to find the ribs, light cushioning is what you need to find. In case of doubt ask your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder .

Lyn Jones has been breeding and showing for over 10 years. As a breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in Oregon she welcomes the chance to answer questions and to provide info to families hunting for King Charles Cavalier puppies for sale

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