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How do you calculate how much food to feed a dog?

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Created: 2022-03-02 19:36:14

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Calculation Summary: (Your pet's weight in pounds) x 16 (ounces in a pound) = Pet's weight in ounces. (Weight in ounces) x % to feed (2% -3% on average) = Ounces to feed per day.


How much food should I feed my dog chart?

Adult Dog Size (lbs)Dry Food Feeding Amount (Cups)26 to 502 to 2-2/351 to 752-2/3 to 3-1/376 to 1003-1/3 to 4-1/4100+4-1/4 plus 1/4 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs

How do you calculate dog food portions?

Here's a quick algorithm for using the numbers you get:1Calculate the daily caloric requirements of your dog using our calculator.2Locate the caloric value of the food on the back of the bag (calories per an 8-oz cup).3Divide the first number by the second, and you get the number of cups you need to feed your pooch.Dog Food Calculator: How Much Should I Feed My Dog?

How many cups of food should I feed my dog calculator?

Depending on the dog's age and how active it is, the food requirement ranges from 0.05 – 0.36lb meaning 1/3 to of a standard 8-ounce cup per day will do the trick.

How much should dogs be fed per day?

Toy Breeds (3-6 pounds): 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup per day. Small Breeds (10-20 pounds): 3/4 cup to 1 1/2 cups per day. Medium Breeds (30-50 pounds) 1 3/4 to 2 2/3 cups per day. Large Breeds: (60-100 pounds) 3 to 4 1/2 cups per day, plus 1/3 cup for every 10 pounds over 100 pounds.

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