Answer
How much should I feed my dog? Feeding chart by weight
A neutered adult dog of 50 lb needs about 1,164 kcal a day, which is about 3.3 cups of a 350 kcal/cup food or 2.9 cups of a 400 kcal/cup food.
Feeding chart (neutered adult)
| Weight | kcal/day | Cups at 350 kcal/cup | Cups at 400 kcal/cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 lb | 207 | 0.59 | 0.52 |
| 10 lb | 348 | 0.99 | 0.87 |
| 15 lb | 472 | 1.35 | 1.18 |
| 20 lb | 585 | 1.67 | 1.46 |
| 30 lb | 794 | 2.27 | 1.98 |
| 40 lb | 985 | 2.81 | 2.46 |
| 50 lb | 1,164 | 3.33 | 2.91 |
| 60 lb | 1,335 | 3.81 | 3.34 |
| 70 lb | 1,498 | 4.28 | 3.75 |
| 80 lb | 1,656 | 4.73 | 4.14 |
| 90 lb | 1,809 | 5.17 | 4.52 |
| 100 lb | 1,958 | 5.59 | 4.89 |
| 120 lb | 2,244 | 6.41 | 5.61 |
| 150 lb | 2,653 | 7.58 | 6.63 |
Use your dog’s ideal weight. Not neutered, a puppy or kitten, or very active? Use the dog food calculator, which adjusts for life stage and your food’s exact kcal per cup.
Why cups differ between foods
Dry foods range widely in calories per cup, so the same daily calories can be quite different volumes. The label’s “calorie content” line is the number to use.
More questions
How often should I feed my dog?
Most adult dogs do well on two meals a day; split the daily amount between them.
Why is my pet gaining weight on the label amount?
Bag guides cover a wide range and individual needs vary by up to 50%: cut by about 10%, include treats in the count, and recheck in two to three weeks. Ask your vet if weight keeps changing.
How much should a 40 lb dog eat?
About 985 kcal a day for a neutered adult: 2.8 cups at 350 kcal per cup.
How much should a 100 lb dog eat?
About 1,958 kcal a day for a neutered adult: 4.9 cups at 400 kcal per cup.
How much should a 10 lb dog eat?
About 348 kcal a day for a neutered adult, under a cup of most dry foods.
Do puppies eat more than adult dogs?
Per pound, yes: about 2 to 3 times resting energy versus 1.6 times for a neutered adult.
Does an active dog need more food?
Yes: intact or very active dogs need more than the neutered figures here; increase by about 10% at a time and watch body shape.
Wet or dry: does the chart change?
The calories don’t; only the amount does. Divide by the kcal per can for wet food.
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