How Many Meals a Day: Dog Food Portions Guide

Important Tips for Feeding Your Dog:

How Many Times Should a Dog Be Fed Daily?

Whether it's a puppy or an adult dog, it's crucial not to overfeed and instead opt for smaller, more frequent meals.

Feeding Recommendations for Dogs at Different Life Stages:

13 months old puppies: 45 meals per day

34 months old puppies: 34 meals per day

68 months old puppies: 23 meals per day

Dogs 8 months and older: 2 meals per day

How Much Dog Food Should a Dog Eat Daily?

On average, feed your dog 2025g of food per kilogram of body weight daily.

How to Determine If Your Dog Is Full?

【Observation Method】

After eating, if your dog looks content, wipes its face, wags its tail, and retreats to rest or play, it's a sign that your dog is satisfied and has had enough to eat.

If your dog hides food, it may indicate an excess of food, and you should be cautious about portion sizes.

【Touch Method】

After your dog finishes eating, gently touch its abdomen without squeezing. If the dog's belly and ribs are balanced, slightly rounded, it suggests the right amount of food. If the belly is very bloated, your dog has eaten too much. If the belly remains flat, you might consider adding a bit more food, as your dog may not be fully satisfied.

【Examine the Stool】

A dog on the right amount of food should have feces that is neither too hard nor too soft, and should not stick to the ground.

If the stool is too hard and grainy, it may indicate that the food is too little. If the stool is too loose and soft, it suggests the food is too much. Pet owners can adjust the amount of food accordingly based on these observations.

In case your dog overeats, supplement with probiotics mixed into water or their favorite treats, and take them for a walk to aid digestion.