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How much dry food should I feed my puppy?

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A simple rule of thumb is to feed your puppy 20g per 1kg of body weight per day. So, if you have a puppy weighing 5kg, they will need 100g per day.


How much dry food do I feed my puppy?

Ideal Weight of Dog (At Maturity)Weaning-12 Weeks4-5 Months3-12 lbs1/2-1 cup2/3-1 1/3 cups13-20 lbs1/2-1 1/4 cups1 1/8-2 cups21-50 lbs1/2-1 1/2 cups1 1/2-2 3/4 cups51-75 lbs5/8-2 1/3 cups1 1/2-4 cups

How much dry 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 I know if I'm feeding my puppy enough?

How Much? Puppies need to eat a lot–and not too much. You should be able to feel but not see their ribs, and they should have a visible waist when you look down at them. This is true for puppies of any breed, big or small.

Can I feed my puppy only dry food?

It is entirely acceptable to feed your dog a pure kibble diet. Or you can mix their diet up with some cooked or raw meat, fish, vegetables and rice. Many owners like to feed a raw meat diet to their dogs, and while this can suit some dogs very well, there are some important considerations you need to be aware of.

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