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How much homemade food should I feed my dog per day?

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The rule of thumb is about 2 to 3 percent of body weight for adult dogs and cats. That translates to about 16 ounces of food for a 50-pound dog, or 4 ounces of food for a 10-pound cat. 11 окт. 2018 г.


What is the ratio for homemade dog food?

A good recommendation is 40% protein, 50% vegetables and 10% starch. Some dogs cannot handle high amounts of protein, though, so it is important to visit your vet to determine the best ratio to suit their dietary needs.

How much fresh 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

Is homemade food good for dogs?

While there are no scientifically-supported benefits to homemade diets, whole ingredient-based diets are better in the long term. Commercial foods are made to be complete and balanced, adds Dr. Bartges, albeit not the most exciting of meals.

How do I calculate how much food to feed my dog?

Calculation Summary:1(Your pet's weight in pounds) x 16 (ounces in a pound) = Pet's weight in ounces.2(Weight in ounces) x % to feed (2% -3% on average) = Ounces to feed per day.

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