FEEDING DIRECTIONS ALWAYS PROVIDE YOUR DOG ACCESS TO FRESH, CLEAN WATER. FOOD INTAKE REQUIREMENTS VARY DEPENDING ON AGE, ACTIVITY AND ENVIRONMENT, AND SHOULD BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY TO MAINTAIN OPTIMUM BODY CONDITION. FEEDING FOR REPRODUCTION: FOOD CONSUMPTION MAY VARY DURING GESTATION, SO FEED THE AMOUNT NEEDED TO MAINTAIN THE PREGNANT FEMALE'S GOOD BODY CONDITION. FOOD INTAKE MAY DOUBLE OR EVEN QUADRUPLE DURING LACTATION. FEEDING FOR GROWTH: FOR PUPPIES AGES 4 WEEKS TO 6 MONTHS, FEED APPROXIMATELY 1/3 TO 1/2 CUP FOR EVERY 2 LBS OF BODY WEIGHT. FOR PUPPIES AGES 6 MONTHS TO 12 MONTHS, FEED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 TO 1/2 CUP FOR EVERY 2 LBS OF BODY WEIGHT. FOR ADULT DOGS AND PUPPIES
| Breed Size - Weight | Cups Per Day* |
|---|---|
| TOY - 3 - 12 LBS | 1/3 - 1 CUP |
| SMALL - 1/3 - 1 CUP | 1 - 1 2/3 CUPS |
| MEDIUM - 26 - 50 LBS | 1 3/4 - 3 CUPS |
| LARGE - 51 - 100 LBS | 3 - 4 3/4 CUPS |
| EXTRA LARGE - 100 LBS + | 4 3/4 CUPS** |
* USES A STANDARD 8 OZ MEASURING CUP
** PLUS 1/3 CUP FOR EACH 10 IBS OF BODY WEIGHT OVER 100 LBS
WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER HANDLING YOUR PET'S FOOD AND BOWLS.