How Many Grams Should I Feed My Puppy: A Comprehensive Guide

Determining the appropriate daily food intake for your puppy is crucial for their health and growth. A general guideline to follow is to provide your puppy with 20 grams of food for every 1 kilogram of their body weight each day. To illustrate, if your puppy weighs 5 kilograms, you should offer them 100 grams of food daily. This calculation helps ensure that your puppy receives the appropriate nourishment based on their weight, promoting their overall well-being and development.

“How to Determine the Proper Puppy Feeding Amount: A Comprehensive Guide

Feeding your puppy the right amount of food is crucial for their growth and development. To help you make informed feeding decisions, we’ve created a comprehensive chart that takes into account your puppy’s ideal weight at maturity and different age ranges.

Ideal Weight of Dog (At Maturity)

Weaning – 12 Weeks:

• 3-12 lbs: 0.5-1 cup of food per day (Transition to adult portion)
• 13-20 lbs: 0.5-1.25 cups of food per day (Transition to adult portion)
• 21-50 lbs: 0.5-1.5 cups of food per day (Transition to adult portion)
• 51-75 lbs: 0.75-2.5 cups of food per day (Transition to adult portion)

1-2 Years:

• 3-12 lbs: Adult portion
• 13-20 lbs: Adult portion
• 21-50 lbs: 2-4.25 cups of food per day
• 51-75 lbs: 4.25-6.25 cups of food per day

Keep in mind that these feeding recommendations are based on the ideal weight of your dog at maturity. Adjustments may be needed depending on your puppy’s activity level, breed, and any specific dietary requirements. Always consult with your veterinarian for personalized feeding advice to ensure your puppy grows up healthy and happy.”

Is 300 grams of food sufficient for a puppy? To determine the appropriate daily food intake for different dogs, you can use a percentage-based calculation based on their weight. For instance, if you have a 10 kg dog, they would require 2.5% of their body weight in food, which equals 250 grams per day. Conversely, a 4 kg puppy would need 6% of their body weight, totaling 240 grams of food daily. Meanwhile, an older dog weighing 15 kg would need 2% of their body weight, which amounts to 300 grams of food per day. Please note that these calculations are based on the respective weights of the dogs and aim to provide an understanding of their daily food requirements. This information was last updated on May 16, 2023.

Puppy Food

Weight	0 – 12 weeks	5 – 12 months
1 – 3kg	40 – 105 grams	60 – 100 grams
3 – 5kg	105 – 160 grams	100 – 135 grams
5 – 10kg	160 – 240 grams	135 – 210 grams
10 – 20kg	240 – 375 grams	210 – 325 grams

How Much Food Should I Feed My Puppy?

Ideal Weight of Dog (At Maturity)	Weaning-12 Weeks	1-2 Years
3-12 lbs	0.5-1 cup	Adult portion
13-20 lbs	0.5-1.25 cups	Adult Portion
21-50 lbs	0.5-1.5 cups	2-4.25 cups
51-75 lbs	0.75-2.5 cups	4.25-6.25 cups