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These are the 10 most popular hypoallergenic poodle crossbreeds in Britain - including the loving Labradoodle

Many of us welcomed new four-legged family members over the last two years, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership rise by nearly eight per cent over lockdown.

 Poodles have been used to create some of today's most in-demand dogs - here are the 10 most popular.

There are a head-spinning 221 different breeds of pedigree pooches to choose from – from huge hounds to tiny lapdogs – and, just to confuse matters more, there are numerous crossbreeds to consider.

Combining two of the most popular dog breeds in the UK - the Poodle and the Labrador - the Labradood...

These ‘designer dogs’ aim to combine positive attributes from two different breeds, and the undisputed champion when it comes to crossing canines is the Poodle.

The Poochon, a mixture of a Poodle and a Bichon Frise, makes a great family pet. The small crossbree...

Combining intelligence, an easy-going nature and, crucially, a hypoallergenic coat, the Poodle has been used to create some of today’s most in-demand dogs.

Love Labradors but can’t cope with the shedding hair? No problem – get a Labradoodle.

These are 10 of the most popular Poodle crossbreeds. 

Dog feeding schedule: How many times a day should a dog eat and how much?

Creating a dog feeding schedule can seem like hard work but it doesn’t have to be! Let us help you take the guesswork out of how many times a day to feed your adult dog or young puppy. For adult dogs, we can also help you determine how much to feed your dog to achieve a healthy ideal body weight.  

Provided by Pets Radar Dog feeding schedule: How many times a day should a dog eat and how much?

The most important thing to remember is that each dog is different and every dog food has a different calorie content. To ensure your dog is getting an accurate amount of food, you’ll need to do some math to find your dog’s ideal portion size.  Don’t worry, it’s easy – let us show you how below! 

• Best dog food: Nutritious meals to help your pup thrive
• Best wet dog food: Tasty and healthy options for your canine
• Best dry dog food: Fuel your furkid with nutritious kibble

How many times a day should a dog eat? 

Adult dogs

How many times a day a dog should eat depends on the dog’s age, breed, and any health conditions the dog may have. In general, a healthy adult dog should eat at least twice a day.

However, there are many reasons why a dog may need to eat more frequently throughout the day. Dogs with certain health conditions such as megaesophagus, inflammatory bowel disease, or even just a sensitive stomach, may benefit from eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day, rather than two large meals.

Some dogs are also prone to vomiting if their stomach is empty for long periods, a condition known as bilious vomiting syndrome. In these dogs, more frequent meals can help reduce the vomiting.

Puppies

Growing puppies also need to be fed multiple times throughout the day to meet their high calorie needs. Weaned puppies should continue to eat at least three times per day until they reach 6 months of age, at which point they can be gradually transitioned to twice a day feedings if the owner is so inclined.

Small breed puppies, however, may need to continue to have multiple feedings throughout the day, particularly if they are prone to hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.

How much should a dog eat? 

This is a difficult question to answer, because there is no single answer that can be applied to all dogs. As you can imagine, a Great Dane must eat a very different amount than a Chihuahua.  

Dog foods also contain different amounts of calories depending on their brand and variety. In order to determine how much your dog should eat, we would need to know your dog’s age, breed, current weight and body condition, and the caloric content of the food you are feeding. 

Without this information, it is impossible to tell you exactly how much your dog should be eating – we simply don’t know!  

1. Calculate your dog’s daily calorie requirement

To find out exactly how much your dog should be eating, the best thing to do is ask your veterinarian to calculate your dog’s daily calorie requirement. To do this, your veterinarian will use a formula that takes your dog’s current body weight into account to find your dog’s resting energy requirement, or RER.

This number is then multiplied by a factor depending on your dog’s age, spay/neuter status, and body condition. The resulting number is a good approximation of your dog’s daily calorie requirements.

If your dog is a healthy adult and is at an ideal body weight, you can also use the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s Calorie Ranges chart to help determine how many calories your dog should eat in a day. This is just a rough estimate, but it can be a good starting point when you are trying to figure out how much to feed your dog. 

Remember this chart is only intended for healthy adult dogs of ideal body weight, and should not be used for growing puppies or dogs that are over or underweight, as these dogs have different calorie needs.

2. Divide the calories

Once you know how many calories your dog needs in a day, you can determine how much to feed your dog. First, divide the calories across the number of meals you’d like to feed in a day. Then, check the back of your dog food bag or can to find the calorie content, which is usually somewhere near the nutritional information.

Divide the number of calories per meal by the number of calories in a cup of dry food or a can of wet food, and you’ll find the exact amount to feed your dog at each meal.

How do I know my dog is eating enough? 

A great way to evaluate the effects of your dog’s diet is monitoring your dog’s body condition score. A body condition score is a subjective evaluation of your dog’s fat deposits to determine whether he or she is underweight, overweight, or ideal.  

When evaluating your dog’s body condition score, pay close attention to the amount of fat over the dog’s ribs and the shape of the waist and abdomen. This will help you determine whether or not your dog falls into the ideal range. You can learn more about how to body condition score your dog with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association's Body Condition Score Chart.

If your dog falls into the ideal range, you’ve done a great job!  Your dog is eating enough and is a healthy, lean body weight. Keep doing what you are doing so that your dog will stay in this healthy range. 

Tackling unhealthy body weight in dogs

If your dog falls in the underweight range, it’s best to consult with your veterinarian to ensure he is on an appropriate diet and receiving enough calories daily.

If your dog falls into the overweight range, you’re not alone. In 2018, 59.5% of cats and 55.8% of dogs were classified as overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. 

You can help your dog shed the pounds by reassessing his calorie goals (if you haven’t already, ask your veterinarian to calculate a precise daily calorie goal for your dog), cutting back on treats and table scraps, and reducing portion sizes.

How to feed a dog for optimum health 

Feeding your dog the right amount is important to maintain a healthy lean body weight.  For healthy adult dogs, twice daily feedings are recommended. Learning how many calories to feed your dog and how to monitor your dog’s body condition score will help you ensure that your dog is getting the right amount of food every day.  

Reference: Pets Radar: Elizabeth Racine, DVM

Joe Exotic 'plans to marry former prisoner'

Joe Exotic plans to marry a man he met in prison.

Bang Showbiz Joe Exotic plans to tie the knot again

The 'Tiger King' star has filed for a divorce from husband Dillon Passage, and he now hopes to marry his new love interest.

Autumn Blackledge, Joe's lawyer, has told TMZ that he dreams of trying the knot with John Graham, after meeting him in prison.

Joe and Dillon were estranged for more than a year before the 59-year-old star - who shot to fame in the hit Netflix series - filed for a divorce.

Joe met John in February 2021, when they were both behind bars in Fort Worth, Texas.

John has subsequently been released, but his relationship with Joe remains strong and they're keen to tie the knot one day.

Dillon, on the other hand, has also got another man in his life and is now looking to the future after his split from Joe.

Meanwhile, earlier this year, Joe was resentenced to 21 years in prison.

The controversial star had his prison term reduced by one year by a federal judge, after he was convicted in a murder-for-hire plot against Carole Baskin.

Joe - whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage - was resentenced after a federal appeals court determined in 2021 that improper sentencing guidelines were previously used.

The former zookeeper was initially sentenced to 22 years in prison. But his attorneys campaigned to have his sentence reduced, alleging "imperfect entrapment, sentencing manipulation, and outrageous government conduct".

In a sentencing memorandum, they previously said: "From decisions made in the initial stages of the investigation to charging decisions to overzealous sentencing recommendations, one thing remains clear: this case was about doing whatever it took to put Mr. Maldonado-Passage behind bars for as long as possible." 

Genetically edited cats could prevent sneezing

Genetically modified cats could be used to stop allergic owners from sneezing.

Genetically edited cats could prevent sneezing

Scientists think it is possible to engineer felines to prevent them from shedding the allergens that make some people sneeze.

Around 15 per cent of people are allergic to cats with the main cause being the protein Fel d 1 - which induces symptoms like that of hay fever.

The allergen is spread over the fur and whiskers from saliva and can cause misery, particularly for people who discover that family members are allergic only after adopting or buying a moggy.

Experts used a gene-editing tool called CRISPR to eliminate two genes that produce the troublesome protein in tissue from 50 spayed and neutered cats.

Scientists are hoping to produce a pet for people with allergies in the next five years.

Dr. Nicole Brackett, who led the study for the US research firm InBio, said: "Our technique does not just reduce symptoms but eliminates the protein which causes allergies completely." 

Reference: bangshowbiz.com