How much food for a Labrador Retriever?

The family I am working for, bought a one year old Labrador Retriever. We noticed that he chews up things like garden hose sprinklers, flowers, mulch. Basically everything that is plastic or wood. I was wondering if it could be, because he is underfed. They give him about 2 cups of dry food once a day. I don't think that is nearly enough. Can anyone give me some advice.



Thanks in advance.

How much food for a Labrador Retriever?
it depends on the weight of the dog. check his weight and then look on the scale on the dog food bag. there it will tell u how much food he should be getting based on his weight
Reply:We have a 3yr old yellow lab and feed him 1.5 cups of dry low cal food twice a day. Labs have an incredible appetite and have a tendency to put on weight easily (especially if they don't get a lot of exercise). I would consult your Vet on the portions as well as a recommendation on the excessive chewing (again typical for Labs).



Good Luck!
Reply:On the back of a bag of dog food they have a chart that goes according to size and/or weight of the dog. If the dog isn't that old it might still be playful and wanting attention. Sometimes dogs tend to chew up things they notice their new family members like, such as gardens, shoes and grass. My dog is fed plenty and she still nibbles on grass. We talked to the vet and he told us it was nothing to worry about.
Reply:Probably 2 cups of dry food in the morning and two at night. The chewing is because of boredom. The dog needs lots of exercise and needs to be played with. Throw a tennis ball and it will probably retrieve it. They are very active, but wonderful dogs.
Reply:It′s not your damned business,what and how much your employer feeds that dog.

You get paid for working,not for thinking of anything outside your responsibility.

Do your work and mind your own business