Feeding Guidelines

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Are you curious as to how much you should feed your dog? Check out our feeding guidelines below 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.



Feeding guidelines:

When switching to our food, whether you are switching from another raw or kibble, follow these guidelines:

A full serving is 2-3% of your dog's ideal body weight. We recommend either feeding them a full serving once a day or a 1/2 serving twice a day. 

Week 1: 1/4 of your dog's full serving mixed with 3/4 of their current food
Week 2: 1/2 of your dog's full serving mixed with 1/2 of their current food
Week 3: 3/4 of your dog's full serving mixed with 1/4 of their current food
Week 4: Full serving of Vibrant K9. No mixing required.



 

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.