How much should my dog ​​eat

Dog eating feed

When we decide to bring a furry home we immediately become so fond of him that we want the best for him, which raises many doubts about everything. Perhaps what most often worries all of us who live with dogs is the eating. Today there are so many brands of feed that sometimes it is very difficult for us to choose one.

But not only that, but knowing for sure how much my dog ​​should eat is not an easy task, since it is important that you eat only what you should to stay in good shape. Although now it will be a little more 😉.

How often should I feed him?

Dogs do not eat as often when they are puppies as when they are adults, so to make it easier for you to know how often you should feed them, we recommend this »calendar»:

0 to 1 month of age

During the first of life the furry has to be fed by its mother, whenever it feels hungry. In the event that you have been orphaned or your mother is ill, You will have to prepare replacement milk for dogs - sold in veterinary clinics - and give it with a bottle every 2-3 hours.

1 to 4 months of age

From the fourth to fifth week, the furry can start eating solid but soft food. I think wet for puppies, I think dry soaked in water or milk for dogs, or cooked meat. The frequency can vary in each puppy: there are some who are hungry every 4 hours, and others every 5 hours. 

From 5 months to a year

From this age the furry will continue to grow, but not as fast as it has done so far so that it will not need to eat as often. So that, you can give him 3 or 4 meals a day.

From the year

Once he is one year old he will stop being a puppy and will become an adult dog that has to eat 1 or 2 times a day. If he is very gluttonous, we advise you to give him twice more than once, since this way he will not have that great need to be eating all day.

How much does my dog ​​need?

Depending on the size of your friend, you should give him one amount or another. For example:

Miniature breeds (from 1 to 5kg)

  • 1 to 4 months: 29 to 92 grams per day.
  • 5 months a year: 28 to 70 grams per day.
  • From the year: between 23 and 65 grams per day.

Small breeds (5 to 10kg)

  • 1 to 4 months: between 80 and 200 grams per day.
  • 5 months a year: between 100 and 150 grams per day.
  • From the year: between 90 and 130 grams per day.

Medium breeds (from 11 to 20kg)

  • 1 to 4 months: between 115 and 250 grams per day.
  • 5 months a year: between 130 and 240 grams per day.
  • From the year: between 120 and 230 grams per day.

Large breeds (from 21 to 35kg)

  • 1 to 4 months: between 210 and 400 grams per day.
  • 5 months a year: between 300 and 600 grams per day.
  • From the year: between 280 and 420 grams per day.

Giant breeds (over 35kg)

  • 1 to 4 months: between 300 and 800 grams a day.
  • 5 months a year: between 600g and a kilo of food per day.
  • From the year: between 580 and 900 grams per day.

Dog eating feed

Anyway, it is always important to read the label on the container to know exactly how much our friend needs. In addition, for it to have optimal development and growth, it is highly advisable to give it a high quality feed, which does not contain cereals or by-products. Thus, we can be completely sure that you will be healthy inside ... and outside. 🙂


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