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My 2 year old yorkie poo

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Question
How much food does my 2 year old yorkie poo need on a daily basis?

Answer

Hi Karen,

How much food a dog requires depends on the dog's weight and activity level. Because activity levels can differ greatly, how much to feed your dog depends on your judgment of whether or not your dog looks overweight. The other part of how much to feed is dependent upon what you're feeding your dog. Just about every food differs nutritionally, so you need to follow the specific guidelines on the package of the food you've selected.
If you follow the feeding guidelines and your dog seems to be gaining weight, cut back a little on how much you feed, or increase your dog's daily exercise level.

Here is a chart which should help you determine if your dog is overweight or not:

http://findavet.us/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Dog_Weight_Chart.jpg

Best of luck,

Patti