The following is a guide only and assumes you are feeding 75% meat and 25% veggies. The best way to determine how much to feed your dog is to start with the suggested amounts, and then monitor your dogs weight over the next couple of weeks. It is not necessary to weigh him – just feel his ribs. They should feel somewhat like the back of your hand – you should definitely be able to feel them. Now imagine him with no fur – you don’t want to be able to see his ribs.
If he has too much padding on his ribs, cut his food down a little; if he seems too thin, feed him a little more. Over time you will figure out how much to feed. A week or two will not do him in!
4.5 kg and under (10 lbs) 75 – 125 g/day
4.5 – 9 kg (10 – 20 lbs) 125 – 200 g/day
9 – 13.5 kg (20 – 30 lbs) 200 – 300 g/day
13.5 – 18 kg (30 – 40 lbs) 300 – 400 g/day
18 – 22.5 kg (40 – 50 lbs) 400 – 500 g/day
22.5 – 27 kg (50 – 60 lbs) 500 – 600 g/day
27.5 – 32 kg (60-70 lbs) 600 – 700 g/day
32 – 36 kg (70 – 80 lbs) 700 – 800 g/day
36 – 41 kg (80 – 90 lbs) 800 – 900 g/day
45kg and up (100 lbs or more) 900 + g/day
Your dog’s needs will vary depending on age, breed, and activity level.
Puppies will eat 2 – 3 x the suggested amounts.
