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Do you feed more during hotter months

Discussion in 'Health & Nutrition' started by BlueDiamond2012, May 21, 2014.

  1. BlueDiamond2012

    BlueDiamond2012 Pup

    Working dogs, or just dogs that get a lot of exercise that may lose weight during summer months, do you feed a little more each meal?
     
    BlueDiamond2012, May 21, 2014
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  2. Beatrix Kiddo

    Beatrix Kiddo Top Dog

    Yea, i mean to maintain weight it's a juggle between calories in and calories out. The more calories you're burning, the more calories you need to maintain weight. Vice versa, if your dog is getting considerably less exercise for whatever reason, in order to maintain current weight you'll need to cut back a little.
     
    Beatrix Kiddo, May 21, 2014
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  3. CajunBoulette

    CajunBoulette CH Dog

    I've always fed less in the summer. I feed more in winter to help keep a little extra fat on em to help fight the cold. I've never heard of anyone feeding more in summer.

    Sincerely Yours, Cajun
     
    CajunBoulette, May 21, 2014
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  4. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    I agree cajun
     
    treezpitz, May 21, 2014
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  5. Beatrix Kiddo

    Beatrix Kiddo Top Dog

    my post was more related to increased and decreased exercise, not in relation to weather.
     
    Beatrix Kiddo, May 21, 2014
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  6. Laced Wit Game

    Laced Wit Game Yard Boy

    I feed less in the summer months then I do the winter....
     
    Laced Wit Game, May 21, 2014
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  7. CajunBoulette

    CajunBoulette CH Dog

    Well I work mine less in summer anyway

    Sincerely Yours, Cajun
     
    CajunBoulette, May 21, 2014
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  8. CajunBoulette

    CajunBoulette CH Dog

    I could see how in certain climates it would make sense to feed more in summer because its not ungodly hot

    Sincerely Yours, Cajun
     
    CajunBoulette, May 21, 2014
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  9. TDK

    TDK CH Dog Staff Member

    I feed a little less in Summer, and ideally a feed with a bit less fat content. They are usually less active in severe heat, and the extra fat won't help get them a little lighter after being Winter thick. It's a process we go through each year. Slowly thin them for Summer and begin a feed with a little less fat. You just feed to maintain what is good for the season thereafter, watching their weight each day. Little adjustments when and if necessary to maintain proper seasonal weight.
     
    TDK, May 21, 2014
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  10. b dub

    b dub Pup

    great post tdk.. here in the mi area we keep them fat in the winter and nice and lean in the summer,,but still in good shape ,,never feed more in the summer as said
     
    b dub, May 21, 2014
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  11. nmdogs

    nmdogs Big Dog

    we always feed less in the spring and summer
    and more in the winter...never heard of anyone
    who feeds more in the summer...I feed less and
    give them tons of fresh water ! I got these three
    gallon buckets for summer use I dig a hole about
    half of the height of the bucket so they dont tip
    it over !

    nmdogs
     
    nmdogs, May 21, 2014
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  12. david63

    david63 CH Dog

    I don't feed as much in the summertime But in the winter time I do feed the dogs more.
     
    david63, May 21, 2014
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  13. Hachiman

    Hachiman Big Dog

    Always less in Summer. My dogs are pretty active no matter the weather so I feed the same fat content year round just less in warmer months.
     
    Hachiman, May 21, 2014
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  14. okcdogman82

    okcdogman82 Top Dog

    i feed 26/18 but less in summer right now my boys on the yard only get 2 cups a day and still look good nice shiny coats. i save money on feed in the summer!!
     
    okcdogman82, May 22, 2014
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  15. Kelticwarrior

    Kelticwarrior Top Dog

    Brilliant post, explains it down to the T.
     
    Kelticwarrior, May 22, 2014
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  16. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    As a rule of thumb, yes. But not during the hot months like the OP asked. Less food in the summer. Winter they need extra fat on them for warmth, in the warmer months, it's totally opposite. Reference TDK's post for a perfect explanation.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: May 22, 2014
    treezpitz, May 22, 2014
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  17. slim12

    slim12 Super Moderator Staff Member

    My feed is based on activity, summer or winter, hot or cold. The winter time they tend to get a little more but even more if they are working. And again it depends on the dogs themselves. I got to littermates that are exact opposites. I feed one nearly twice what I do the other. One runs the chain for what seems like 23 hours a day. The other just sort of hangs out. Feed amounts are different. S
     
    slim12, May 22, 2014
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  18. okcdogman82

    okcdogman82 Top Dog

    also depends on what you feed if you feed bullshit you gotta feed alot quality shit not so much.
     
    okcdogman82, May 23, 2014
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  19. STONEY

    STONEY Pup

    why would anyone feed more in the summer? thats crazy
     
    STONEY, May 23, 2014
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