How much and what type of food can my dog ​​have?

Feeding your dog food is most effective when fed regularly

How much food can I give my dog? This is a frequently asked question by dog ​​owners. It is important to determine a fixed pattern and stick to it. An adult dog can easily be fed two to three times a day and a puppy follows a feeding table during the first year of its life. You will determine what your dog can eat based on the information and advice you receive. How much your dog can eat will be determined by the advice on the packaging. The daily amount should not vary much. We advise you to only offer the bowl of kibble when it is mealtime for your dog. If you follow a fixed pattern, you will soon see whether your dog is getting thinner or fatter.

What is the recommended amount of food for your dog?

The daily recommended amount is indicated on the packaging of the food. This amount is based on the ideal adult weight for the dog breed. This is a starting point for how much your dog may eat daily. Based on the condition (fat/thin) you determine whether this is sufficient, too much or too little. If necessary, adjust the amount of food. Not every dog ​​of the same breed eats the same amount. The energy requirement of your dog depends on various individual factors:

• Age
• Grow
• Carry
• Ambient temperature
• Physical exertion
• Sterilization/castration

Large and small breed dogs use more energy per kilogram of body weight than average sized dogs. However, small dogs get fat faster. This is probably because the owner mistakes how much energy a snack or treat contains. A small dog can tolerate less than a large dog. Nutritional guidelines are therefore a starting point, but also take into account the extras that are given.

What food do I need for my dog?

Want to know which food is right for your dog? Consult our dog food guide !

How often and how much should my puppy eat?

We prefer to give young dogs a little bit several times a day, just like with babies. This is also stated on the packaging of our puppy food . Divide the stated amount on the packaging over the number of meals.

• One month to three months: four meals
• Three months to twelve months: three meals
• After twelve months you can switch to two or three meals.

Is your puppy growing too fast?

Depending on the size of the breed, the optimal growth rate in the first two years of life varies greatly. Small breeds should reach approximately 50% of their final weight in three months. Large to very large breeds should only reach 20/25% of their final weight in the same period.

A special feeding schedule has been developed for Denkadog puppy food. Advice is given based on an expected growth curve . Growth can be checked monthly. A puppy can eat puppy food for up to twelve months and this food is specifically made for growing dogs. At the age of twelve months, you should switch to food for adult dogs .

How do you ensure a healthy amount of food for your puppy?

Of course you want to feed your dog as healthily as possible. We understand that it is difficult to determine how much food your dog needs. That is why we have taken the following steps in succession so that you know exactly what your puppy can eat :

1. What is the expected adult weight of your dog?

Below are some expected adult weights:

• Golden Retriever: male 35 kg / female 28 kg
• Labrador: male 35 kg / female 28 kg
• Bernese Mountain Dog: male 50 kg / female 45 kg
• Basset: male 35 kg / female 28 kg
• Beagle: Male 14 kg / female 13 kg
• Border Collie: male 25 kg / female 20 kg
• Bouvier: male 40 kg / female 35 kg
• Bulldog: male 25 kg / female 23 kg
• German Shepherd: male 38 kg / female 32 kg
• Rottweiler: male 55 kg / female 45 kg

2. How much should my dog ​​weigh at the moment?

Determine what your dog should weigh when he is an adult. Then go down and where the age intersects with the adult weight you can see what the weight is at the desired age and how much food he can eat per day.

3. What is my dog's current weight?

It is advisable to regularly put a young dog on the scale for weight control. This weight development must be adjusted to the final weight to be achieved as an adult. So put your dog on the scale and see what he weighs.

Nutritional table Growing Up Sensitive

Feeding table Pup/Junior Croc

5. Should I adjust the amount of food?

Worked out examples

Shih Tzu – male/female – 7 months

Breed table expected adult weight: male 7 kg / female 4.5 kg

Weight that dog may now weigh (82.5% of adult weight): male 5 kg / female 3 kg

Advice: 100 grams per day

 

Bernese Mountain Dog – male/female – 9 months

Breed table expected adult weight male 50 kg/ female 45 kg

Weight that dog may now weigh (62.5% of adult weight): male 31 kg / female 28 kg

Advice: 490 grams per day

 

Shar Pei – male/female – 6 months

Breed table expected adult weight male 29 kg / female 25 kg

Weight that dog may now weigh (60% of adult weight): male 17.5 kg / female 15 kg

Recommended: 315 grams for males and 310 grams for females.

 

The right food and also the right amount of food is important, because too much food can lead to overweight and too little food to weight loss. Denkadog has developed a special food for overweight dogs : Denkadog Hypo-Weight. This food supports dogs that quickly suffer from overweight if this cannot be solved/prevented with the right amount of food. If your dog is too thin and needs a helping hand, there is Denkadog Physique Croc or Growing Up Sensitive. We also have good food for ailments, for example if your dog eats grass .

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In our webshop you will undoubtedly find the right food to give to your dog. View our full range of dog food and order the food that meets the needs of your dog. All our dog food is developed by a veterinarian , so you can count on the best quality and effectiveness!