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How much should a dog eat a day based on weight?

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Adult Dogs: Aim to feed 2-3% of your pet's ideal body weight, typically split into two meals a day.


How much should dogs eat based on weight?

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 much should I feed my dog per day?

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 do you know if you are underfeeding your dog?

There is very little fat on the dog, and its ribs and hip bones are clearly visible. Its chest is narrow and the shoulders and thighs do not stand out from the line of the body. Being “skin and bone” is not the only sign that a dog is underfed.

How much and how often should I feed my dog?

Dogs should eat at least two meals each day, about 12 hours apart. But a breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule is an equally great option. If more than 12 hours elapses between meals, the stomach can become hyperacidic causing nausea.

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