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How do you know how much food your pet needs?

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How to Find the Right Amount of Dog Food for Your Dog Consider the Important Factors. . Look at the Feeding Guide on the Bag. . Take Your Dog's Lifestyle Into Account. . Consider Using a Calorie Calculator. . Determine Your Dog's Body Condition Score. . Keep a Record of Your Dog's Weight Change.


How do I know how much food my dog needs?

Assuming your dog has a typical activity level, toy breeds should have about ¼ cups to 1 cup, small breeds should have about 1 cup to 1 2/5 cup, medium breeds should have about 2 cups to 2 2/3 cups, and large breeds should have about 2 4/5 cups to 3 cups. -Senior dogs should be fed a little less than adult dogs.

How much food do pets need?

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 know how much to feed an animal?

Calculating cost of food per day1Weigh the animal.2Check the container (bag/sachet) or leaflet to find out the quantity of food to be fed per day.3Divide the number of grams in the container by the grams of food per day, to work out the number of days the container will last.

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