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Four Polite Puppies Waited Around One Bowl. It Didn't Last Long.

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A large bowl of kibble sits on the floor, and four Blenheim puppies are arranged around it like guests at a very small dinner party. One peers over the rim, another sits with an alert, expectant look, and two more rest on the mat, all of them wearing their best well-mannered faces. Their chestnut ears and white coats are neat and shiny.

Puppies grow quickly and need a balanced diet made for their age, divided into several small meals a day. Your vet can recommend a food and a portion size based on breed and weight. Cavaliers can gain weight easily as adults, so measuring food and limiting treats from the start builds healthy habits.

When several puppies eat together, it helps to offer separate bowls so the fastest eater does not take everything and so you can see how much each one is eating. Keep the area calm, and use the same spot for every meal. Fresh water should always be available, and food bowls should be washed regularly.

Mealtime is one of the highlights of a puppy's day, and these four seem to know it. They are patient, at least for the moment, but you can tell all four are watching the bowl and doing very careful math. It will not take long before the quiet turns into a happy crunching chorus.

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