• Home
  • How much food do Golden Retrievers need?

How much food do Golden Retrievers need?

【Expert answer】
Any Q

On average, an adult Golden Retriever will eat between 2 and 3 ½ cups of food per day. However, the exact amount of food varies from one dog to the next and depends on age, activity level, weight, health problems, and quality of food.


How much should a golden retriever eat daily?

Generally, the average amount of food an Adult Golden Retriever eats is around 3-5 cups a day. The problem is that each dog is different and will have its own specific needs. Factors like age, gender, energy levels, and lifestyles are all things that will increase or decrease the amount of food given.

How often do golden retrievers need to eat?

Most dog food bags suggest feeding too much. I send our 10 week old puppies home eating about 1/2 cup of food 3 times a day. By 3 months, they will need a total of 2 cups a day and by 4 months, they should be eating about 2 1/2 cups a day. Increase to about 3 cups a day by 5 months for boys and by 6 months for girls.

Do Golden Retrievers require a lot of food?

A golden will normally eat about two cups of premium food per day. It can be adjusted a little more or less based on activity level and metabolism. Goldens are prone to skin problems, and a poor quality diet will cause skin problems which translates into costly veterinarian bills.

How much should golden retriever puppies eat?

In general, a golden retriever puppy that's about 7 weeks old will eat between a third and a half a cup of dry puppy food every meal. Make sure you have water available with all meals. You will want to increase the food volume gradually. At 3 months old, a puppy may eat up to 1.5 cups a day.

More useful articles on a similar topic 👇

Are Golden Retrievers obsessed with food?

Why do Golden Retrievers like food so much?

We found an interesting video answer to your question!

The answer is near 👇

Was this article helpful?

Yes No

Thanks so much for your feedback!

Have more questions? Submit a request

Recent FAQ

  • Can dogs have potatoes?
  • You should never feed your dog a raw potato. White potatoes belong to the nightshade family of vegetables, which includes tomatoes. Like tomatoes, raw potatoes contain solanine, a compound that is (...)


  • How much pumpkin will make a dog poop?
  • Leslie Brooks, DVM, and BetterPet advisor cautions, “We usually tell dog owners to give canned pumpkin to help firm up the stool in cases of soft stools or diarrhea, but in small amounts—no more th (...)


  • Do Salukis have long hair?
  • Feathered salukis have long, silky hair on their ears, under their tail, between their toes and sometimes on the backs of the limbs and under the throat, with the rest of the coat short and soft. (...)


  • How do I introduce dry food to my puppy?
  • Feed a quality puppy food When starting on a solid puppy food, pour over some water or milk replacer to make it soggy enough for them to eat it with their soft, small teeth. Gradually decrease the (...)


  • How many calories should my Dog be eating?
  • Basically, a healthy, 10-pound dog with an average activity level will need roughly 350 calories a day to maintain his weight. This amount is only an estimate and should be based on the dog's needs (...)


Comments

Leave a Comment

QR Link 📱

Email us