Why Most Dogs Prefer One Meal a Day If you’ve ever noticed your dog skipping breakfast or only getting truly excited about dinner, you’re not alone—and it’s not unusual. In fact, many dogs naturally lean toward eating just one meal a day. While feeding schedules can be a hot topic in the pet world, the “one meal a day” routine often aligns more closely with how dogs are biologically wired. A Look Back: What Did Their Ancestors Do? Dogs are descendants of wolves, and wolves are opportunistic hunters. In the wild, they may go for days without a successful hunt, and when they do eat, it’s often a large, single meal. Dogs inherited this feast-or-famine survival trait. While we’ve domesticated them and changed their environment, their basic digestive biology hasn’t evolved much. Digestive Efficiency A dog’s digestive system is designed to handle larger, more concentrated meals. Their stomach acid is much more acidic than ours, helping them break down big meals—and even bones—efficiently. Wh...
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