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.