Daily Feeding

Age, breed, weight, activity level and other factors have an effect on the amount of food required for your pet. Our feeding guidelines are a good starting point toward your pets’ daily nutritional needs. Make adjustments as necessary in the total amount fed to avoid obesity and help maintain a healthy, proper weight. If you feed more than once per day, simply divide the appropriate daily amount by the number of times you feed per day. (Always keep a bowl of fresh water available to keep your pet hydrated.)

Adult Dog Daily Feeding Guidelines
Cups per day (all measures use on 8 fluid ounce cup)

Weight
Serving
5-10 lbs 1/2 to 1 cup
10-15 lbs 1 to 1-1/4 cup
15-20 lbs 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups
20-25 lbs 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 cups
25-30 lbs 1-3/4 to 2 cups
30-35 lbs 2 to 2-1/3 cups
35-40 lbs 2-1/3 to 2-2/3 cups
40-50 lbs 2-1/2 to 3 cups

For every 5 lbs. over 50 lbs. increase serving size by one quarter.

Puppy Daily Feeding Guidelines
Cups per day (8 fluid ounce cup)

Weight
1-3 Months
4-6 Months
7-9 Months
1-2 lbs 3/4 cup 1/2 cup 1/2 cup
2-5 lbs 3/4 to 1-1/4 cup 1 cup 1 cup
5-10 lbs 1-1/4 to 2 cups 1 to 2 cups 1 to 1-1/2 cups
10-15 lbs 2 to 3 cups 2 to 2-1/2 cups 1-1/2 cups to 2 cups

 

Pregnant and Nursing Dogs
May require 2-4 times the amount for Adult Dogs.

Senior and Overweight Adult Dogs
May be fed a reduced amount depending on the dog’s weight and activity load.