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How much canned food should I feed my dog chart?

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Give your dog one 3 oz can per 3 - 3½ pounds of body weight daily, divided into two or more meals. Adjust this amount as needed to help maintain your dog's ideal body condition. If mixing with dry food, remember that one 3 oz can replaces about ¼ cup of dry dog food.


How much canned dog food should a 20 pound dog eat?

Suggested Feeding Guidelines for Canned Food Veterinarians suggest the following feeding guidelines: 5-pound dog needs 3/8s of a can per day. 10-pound dog needs 3/4s of a can per day. 20-pound dog needs 1 & 1/8s of a can per day.

How much canned food should a 45 pound dog eat?

Tips for feeding wet food The can suggests for dogs who are 35-45 pounds that they eat 2 cups of food per day, you may decide to feed your dog 2.5 cups, as that is the recommendation for dogs 45-55 pounds and you think your dog needs a little more food to keep his weight stable.

Can I feed my dog just canned dog food?

A lot of dogs find canned dog food to be more palatable than dry food. So if your dog turns his nose up at kibble, you may want to try giving him a wet dog food instead. Wet dog food has a high moisture content, which can help keep your dog hydrated.

How much food should I feed my dog chart?

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.

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