How much you should feed your dog depends on a number of factors:
- How much exercise do they receive? A walk everyday would be ideal.
- Is their current weight ideal?
- Do they suffer from any conditions that may affect their ability to digest food efficiently?
- How old is your dog?
Keeping in mind that dog's needs vary, below is a guide as to how much food an adult dog needs to stay happy and healthy. We recommend two meals a day for older dogs, and three meals a day for dogs under twelve weeks. Don't forget to include the treats you give in your calorie count!
|
Weight (kg) |
Feed (g) Activity Level |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sedentary |
Average |
High |
Working |
|
|
5 |
100 |
125 |
140 |
150 |
|
10 |
200 |
250 |
280 |
300 |
|
15 |
300 |
375 |
420 |
450 |
|
20 |
400 |
500 |
560 |
600 |
|
25 |
500 |
625 |
700 |
750 |
|
30 |
600 |
750 |
840 |
900 |
|
35 |
700 |
875 |
980 |
1050 |
|
40 |
800 |
1000 |
1120 |
1200 |
|
45 |
900 |
1125 |
1260 |
1350 |
|
50 |
1000 |
1250 |
1400 |
1500 |
|
Activity Level |
Description |
|---|---|
|
Sedentary |
Very little activity, mostly indoors |
|
Average |
30-60mins of walking daily |
|
High |
60min walk daily plus energetic play |
|
Working |
Farm dogs, police dogs, customs dogs |
For pups we recommend a higher calorie intake, as follows (adjust according to activity levels):
|
Age |
Feed |
|---|---|
|
2-3 months |
8-10% |
|
4-5 months |
6-8% |
|
6-8months |
4-6% |
|
9-12 months |
3-4% |
If your dog is not at an ideal weight (refer to our reference chart), you need to increase or decrease your dog's food intake. We recommend small adjustments over a period of time to leave time to assess the results before adjusting again. Please consult your veterinarian if you are unable to get your dog's weight under control with a normal feeding regime, as there are several ailments, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism that could be an underlying problem.