Feeding tip - Check your poodle’s food dish to see if there is any food left

Check your poodle’s food dish to see if there is any food left. If there is anything leftover, you can feed a little less next time. If he ate it all quickly, you might need to feed a little more.

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Feeding tip - Add food to your dog’s bowl and allow her time to eat

Add food to your dog’s bowl and allow her time to eat. Leave her alone and give her a chance to eat as much as she likes.

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Feeding tip - Decide how much food your poodle will need

Decide how much food your poodle will need. Standard poodles will eat approximately 2 cups of dog food per day while toy poodles might only eat 1/2 cup of food. Take care not to overfeed your poodle.

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Feeding tip - Determine what type of food you will be feeding your poodle

Determine what type of food you will be feeding your poodle. Many people choose to feed poodles just a dry kibble, while some people prefer canned food. Canned food is easier for dogs to chew and digest, but can lead to extremely dirty teeth.

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Owner guide - Feed your poodle

Feed your poodle a nutritious diet with the proper balance of protein, carbs, fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals. If feeding a commercial dog food, choose a quality brand with meat as the first ingredient.

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Owner guide - Take your poodle for regular medical

Take your poodle for regular medical and dental checkups and stay current on vaccinations, flea and heartworm preventative. You can also do a monthly home exam of the skin, eyes, ears, nose, teeth and gums. Have your poodle’s teeth scaled professionally; ask your vet or a teeth-cleaning professional to recommend a schedule.

Preventative dental maintenance can include: feeding dry dog food (which can be mixed with canned or moist), tartar-control biscuits as treats and safe tartar-control chew toys. You may also choose to brush your poodle’s teeth with a dog toothpaste.

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