How Much Food?

How much dog food does a dog need? A dog must eat enough to be healthy and not too much so they become overweight. The amount of dog food and the feeding times will vary depending on the age of your dog and activity level. Only leave out the dog food for 30 minutes at each designated feeding time. If your dog doesn’t eat it in that time, put it away.

Puppies between 6 and 8 weeks should be free-fed.
From 8 weeks months 6 months 2 - 3 scheduled meals should be given per day.
From 6 months to 1 year 2 scheduled meals should be provided.
From 1 year on 1 meal a day would be just fine. 

Remember to time all meals so that your dog has at least 2 hours post meal before any high energy activity.

If using manufactured dog food, there is always a good general guide on the side of the sack for the amount of food for your dogs size. Like I say, this is a general guide, watch you own dogs indicators as to whether it’s enough, or too much. in addition to dry dog food, a small amount of canned dog food can be added. If you are using quality dry and canned food, a good ratio is 2/3 dry and 1/3 canned. Dog supplements are helpful; they can make the coat shiny and keep the body nutritionally balanced. Older dogs definitely need dog supplements to help with their joints and many other health issues.