Petsmill Premium Puppy has a specific nutrient composition designed for healthy growth. Our puppy food should be fed until one year old, or even slightly over one year for large breeds. Please, ask your registered veterinary stockist for advice if unsure.
How much to feed
The table below can be used as a guide to determine how much to feed your puppy:
| Expected weight of adult dog (kg) | Grams per day (g) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 – 6 months | 6 – 9 months | 9 – 12 months | 12 – 15 months | |
| 1 – 4kg | 70 – 100g | 100 – 70g | 70 – Adult | Adult |
| 5 – 10kg | 160 – 200g | 200 – 180g | 180 – Adult | Adult |
| 11 – 25kg | 250 – 290g | 290 – 290g | 290 – 260g | 260 – Adult |
| 26 – 35kg | 390 – 430g | 430 – 450g | 450 – 420g | 420 – 390g |
| 36 – 45kg | 480 – 520g | 520 – 540g | 540 – 510g | 510 – 480g |
Step 1. Select the expected weight for your puppy when it is an adult dog. Follow the row across to the column for the age of your puppy. This is the recommended daily amount to feed.
Step 2. The feeding amount is given as a total daily amount, which will need to be divided between the number of meals your puppy is having per day. Usually meals are given three times a day initially, moving to two as your puppy grows.
Step 3. Once you have decided how much to initially feed, weigh the amount out and place in a Petsmill cup. Use the guide lines to mark how much of the cup is filled. You can then fill up to this line each time you feed your puppy, saving you having to weigh it out each time.
Puppy growth chart
Our Petsmill growth charts can be a useful tool in monitoring your puppy’s development. We have a range of charts available for different sized breeds, so it is important that your chart is correct for your puppy.
The chart is used to plot the weight of your puppy against its age in weeks, in order to determine a body condition score. Here you can record the score and how much you are feeding per day. As your puppy grows, you will be able to see if you need to increase or decrease the amount of food fed. Puppies may have a little “puppy fat” during their first few months of growth, but this should even out as they grow. For further advice, please contact your registered veterinary stockist.