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How many cups should a 20 pound dog eat?

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Created: 2022-06-22 00:00:12

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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.


How much should my 20 lb dog eat in a day?

Adult Dog Size (lbs)Dry Food Feeding Amount (Cups)3 to 121/3 to 113 to 201 to 1/321 to 351-1/3 to 226 to 502 to 2-2/3

Is 2 cups of food enough for a dog?

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 many cups should a 20 pound puppy eat?

Ideal Weight of Dog (At Maturity)Weaning-12 Weeks9-11 Months3-12 lbs1/2-1 cupAdult portion13-20 lbs1/2-1 1/4 cups1-1 1/2 cups21-50 lbs1/2-1 1/2 cups2-3 cups51-75 lbs5/8-2 1/3 cups2 1/2-4 3/4 cups

How many cups should I feed my dog per meal?

It's typically recommended that dogs be fed twice per day — so the ideal serving size, in this case, is ¾ cup of food per meal. Take a look at the dog nutrition chart below to see how much you should be serving your dog depending on their weight.

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