As a dog owner, you might be wondering ‘how much dry food should I feed my dog?’ There are many guidelines out there that might be telling you different information, but every dog is unique so you might need to adjust accordingly.
Confusingly, there are a range of different factors to consider, such as your dog’s weight, age, and what food you choose to give them. Your dog’s diet is just as important as yours, and they deserve to live a healthy and fulfilled lifestyle.
Here at Green Pantry, we are passionate about providing your furry friend with the best diet possible. Our natural dry dog food is packed full of 100% natural ingredients, targeting specific health problems that your dogs may face. Made up of healthy vitamins and nutrients, all of our recipes are proudly made in the UK.
So, just how much dry food should you be feeding your dog?
Why The Right Amount of Dog Food Matters
If you feed your dog too little or an unbalanced diet, then they can suffer from nutritional deficiencies. However, if you feed them too much or expose them to foods filled with unsustainable ingredients such as sugar, it can eventually result in obesity and other health conditions such as:
- Congestive heart failure
- Laboured breathing
- Skin disorders
- Some types of cancer
- Shortened life span
- Reduced quality of life
- Mobility issues
Therefore, striking the right balance and giving your dog the right amount of good-quality food can help support its overall health and keep it feeling its best.
Green Pantry Dry Food Feeding Guidelines
Here at Green Pantry, we have simple feeding guides that tell you how much dry food you should be feeding your dog. If you’ve just recently brought home a new furry friend, or are seeing changes in your dog’s weight, age, or health, then it might be time to take a closer look at how much food you’re feeding at mealtimes.
If your pooch is lucky enough to be one of our doting customers, then we suggest following our recommended guidelines below!
Feeding Guide for Puppies
Usually, puppies need to be fed more frequently than adult dogs. Puppies are a lot smaller and aren’t as fully developed as more senior dogs, so making sure that they have all of the correct vitamins and nutrients is extremely important for their growth and development.
We make dry dog food suited just to puppies for a reason, such as our Freshly Prepared Salmon with Sweet Potato and Veg. If you feed your pup adult dog food, they could be at risk of an upset stomach. However, adult dog food will not seriously harm your pup.
At Green Pantry, we recommend feeding your puppy daily based on this easy feeding table:
| Weight of puppy (kilograms) | Amount to feed daily (grams) |
| 1kg – 4kg | 75g – 120g |
| 5kg – 9kg | 150g – 225g |
| 10kg – 19kg | 250g – 375g |
| 20kg – 30kg | 400g+ |
Following this guidance will ensure that you are taking into account your playful pup’s weight, feeding them the best amount of food accordingly. In general, puppies become adult dogs between one and two years of age, so this is when we would recommend transitioning them to a dog food suitable for all ages.
Feeding Guide for Adult and Senior Dogs
If your pooch is at its main stage of life, then the feeding requirements change slightly. Just like human adults, all dogs need a balanced diet to keep them happy, healthy, and tail-wagging all year round!
At Green Pantry, all of our natural dry dog foods are made from natural ingredients, promoting healthy benefits such as shinier coats and brighter eyes. Our Chicken with Pumpkin and Apple natural dog food is suitable for all dog breeds, including 100% hypoallergenic components, such as pumpkin and apples, that provide a wealth of vitamins to support digestion.
We recommend feeding your adult dog based on the following guidelines:
| Weight of adults (kilograms) | Amount to feed daily (grams) |
| 1kg – 5kg | 25g – 50g |
| 5kg – 10kg | 50g – 100g |
| 10kg – 20kg | 100g – 200g |
| 20kg – 30kg | 200g – 300g |
| 30kg – 40kg | 300g – 450g |
This easy to follow table means that you don’t run the risk of overfeeding your dog. Dogs are classed as adults from any age between one to seven years, with them transitioning into their senior years once they turn eight. However, these guidelines still suit elderly dogs.
Regular and correct feeding, along with consistent exercise and pampering ensures a happier, healthier pooch, which in turn, ensures a happier owner too!
What About if My Dog is Overweight?
If you are aware that your dog is carrying a few extra pounds, you might want to start reducing their food quantities. Once you know your dog’s ideal weight, you can start to reduce the food and treats you’re giving them, along with other healthy lifestyle swaps.
Our White Fish with Kale and Beetroot dry dog food is made with your dog’s weight in mind. This specially formulated, low-fat dog food is particularly beneficial for dogs struggling with weight management or those recovering from dog pancreatitis.
Ideally, a dog should lose about three to five % of their body weight each month. For example, a 30kg dog should lose about 0.35kg a week or 1.5kg a month. Remember, slow and steady weight loss is far more sustainable and healthier for your dog than fast, extreme weight loss.
If your dog is deemed as underweight, they will require 10%-20% more than the guidelines recommend above.
If you want to feed your dog with treats, switching to our natural dog treats is a healthier option, especially as they are air-dried with only the best sustainably sourced and natural ingredients.
Invest in Your Dog’s Health with Green Pantry!
Hopefully, this guide has answered your question of ‘how much dry food should I feed my dog?’ Things such as weight and age play a big part, but once you get into the correct routine, your four-legged friend will thrive!
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Please get in touch with us via our website. Or, alternatively, call us on 01553 811320. It’s our honesty and integrity that make us so trusted by our customers – we’d be more than happy to have you and your furry friend on board!
