Feeding Guide
Puppies require higher energy and amount of food during their rapid growth stage. It is advised to feed your puppies 2-4 times a day in smaller portions. This will also help your puppy’s digestion and prevent bloat. Feeding them in a consistent routine will also help them with reduced begging for food, less fussy and easier for training process.
Feeding Chart for Puppy
| Age | % of current body weight |
|---|---|
| 8-12 weeks | 10% |
| 12-16weeks | 8-9% |
| 16-20weeks | 7-8% |
| 20-24weeks | 6-7% |
| 24-32weeks | 5-6% |
| 32-48weeks | 4-5% |
| 48-68weeks | 3-4% |
| 68 weeks + | 2-4%* |
*Depending on activity level eg exercise, training
Adult or senior dogs should be eating around 2-5% of their body weight in raw food per day depending on the dog’s activity and energy levels.
Feeding Chart for Adult/Senior
| Different type of dogs | % of current body weight |
|---|---|
| Small breed size dog | 3.5% |
| Medium breed size dogs | 2.5% |
| Large breed size dogs | 2% |
| Overweight or obese dogs | 2% |
| Average activity level (30-60 minutes of walking/ moderate play) | 3% |
| Underweight or with higher activity level (60minutes of walking/energetic play) | 3.5%-4% |
| Working dogs eg farm dogs, herding dogs or obstacle course show dogs | 4-5% |
| Pregnant dogs | 2-4% for first 2/3 gestation period 3-5% for last 1/3 gestation period (divide food into 2-4 meals) |
| Lactating dogs | 3-6% (divide food into as many meals as required) |
The amount you feed also varies depending on the age, weight, and energy and activity level of your cat. Owner should feed your kitten smaller meals more frequently rather than a big one to maintain their energy levels. As a general rule, you should feed your kittens as stated in Table below:
| Age | Current body weight/day |
|---|---|
| 8 to 12 weeks | 10-13% |
| 12 to 32weeks | 6-10% |
| 32 to 56weeks | 3-6% |
| 56weeks above | 2.5-5% |
* Depending on your cat weight, activity level
| Different type of cats | % of current body weight |
|---|---|
| Underweight & Active Cats | 3-5% |
| Normal Weight | 2-3% |
| Overweight & less activity level | 1.5-2% |
| Pregnant cats | 4% for first 1/3 gestation period 4-5% for second 2/3 gestation period 5-6% for last 3/3 gestation period * Divide food into 2-3 meals |
| Lactating Cats | Up to 5.5% (divide food into 3-4 meals) |
