Your dog's food requirements vary depending upon breed, size, age, level of activity and environment. Use the ratios below as a guideline and adjust as needed. From weaning to 6 months of age, feed the recommended amount in three feedings per day. Over six months of age, feed the recommended amount in two feedings per day. Always introduce new diets gradually. Provide plenty of water at all times. For gestation and lactation, feed as much as three times the amounts indicated in three feedings per day. For animals over 11 years of age, feed 15% less than the amount indicated.Feeding Guidelines for Weaning to Six Months1-2 lb. dog: 1/2 to 1 cups per day2 to 5 lb. dog: 1 to 1 1/2 cups per day5 to 10 lb. dog: 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups per day10 to 15 lb. dog: 2 1/2 to 3 1/4 cups per dayFeeding Guidelines for Six to 12 Months1-2 lb. dog: 3/8 to 3/4 cups per day2 to 5 lb. dog: 3/4 to 1 1/4 cups per day5 to 10 lb. dog: 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 cups per day10 to 15 lb. dog: 1 3/4 to 2 1/3 cups per dayFeeding Guidelines for Greater than 12 Months1 to 2 lb. dog: 1/4 to 1/2 cup per day2 to 5 lb. dog: 1/2 to 3/4 cup per day5 to 10 lb. dog: 3/4 to 1 1/4 cups per day10 to 15 lb. dog: 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups per dayOver 15 lb. dog add 1/8 cup for each 2 lb. of body weight over 16 lb.Measurements are based on a standard eight oz. cup.
Nature's Recipe Breed Specific Dog Food for Toy Dogs, 4 lbs.
Size: 4 lbs.
Pack Size:
Chicken, Pearled Barley, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Ground Rice, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Dried Brewers Yeast, Tomato Pomace, Flax Seed, Beet Pulp, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Potassium Chloride, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Inositol, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of vitamin K activity), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Yucca Schidigera, Citric Acid (Used as a preservative), Rosemary Extract.
