Feeding Guidelines

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Are you curious how much you should feed your dog? Check out our feeding guidelines to find out!

Please note that all feeding guidelines are starting points. Your dog may need more or less depending on their metabolism, activity level, and more.

To determine if your dog is a healthy weight, look at them from the side. They should have a abdominal tuck. If you look at them from above, they should have a narrowing where their waist is. You should be able to easily feel their ribs (but not see them, unless they have a very short coat). If you can’t feel their ribs or do not see a nice defined waist, they could very well be overweight. If their spine and hip bones jut out sharply, they are too thin.

Puppy (<1 year old) feeding guidelines
If your puppy is less than 1 year old, follow the below guidelines to see how much to feed them. Remember, these are just guidelines. Watch your puppy and adjust according to their individual needs.
  • 0-4 months: Feed 3% of their adult body weight (or 10% of their current body weight) daily, split into 4 meals
  • 4-6 months: Feed 3% of their adult body weight (or 10% of their current body weight) daily, split into 3 meals
  • 6-9 months: Feed 3% of their adult body weight (or 10% of their current body weight) daily, split into 3 meals
  • 9-12 months: Feed 2.5-3% of their adult weight daily, split into 2 meals

 

Adult dog feeding guidelines

Feed adult dogs (over 1 year old) 2-3% of their body weight daily. You can feed one or two meals daily, depending on your individual preference.