Feeding Guidelines
Highly Active, Athletic Adult Dogs – Food requirements will vary depending on breed, environment, temperature, and stress factors. Highly active, athletic dogs will require an additional amount of food depending on their level of activity. Food intake should be adjusted to maintain optimum body weight.
Puppies – Country Vet® Naturals Adult Dog Formula 24-14 may be fed to puppies at approximately four weeks of age. Introduce dry dog food to puppies by moistening with water. It is recommended that puppies be fed at least three times per day. Adjust feeding amounts according to the guideline below.
Gestating/Lactating Females – Gestating/lactating females may require additional amounts of food to maintain desired body condition. Adjust feeding rate accordingly.
Provide clean, fresh water at all times.
| Weight (lbs.) |
Daily Amount* |
Weight (kg.) |
Daily Amount* |
| Up to 25 lbs. |
1/2 – 1 1/2 cups |
Up to 11 1/2 kg. |
60 – 175 grams |
| 26 – 50 lbs. |
1 1/2 – 2 1/2 cups |
11 1/2 – 23 kg. |
175 – 290 grams |
| 51 – 100 lbs. |
2 1/2 – 3 1/2 cups |
23 – 45 1/2 kg. |
290 – 400 grams |
| Over 100 lbs. |
3 1/2 cups plus |
Over 45 1/2 kg. |
400 grams plus |
Add ½ cup for each 10 lbs. of body weight over 100 lbs. Add 60 grams for each 4 ½ kg. of body weight over 45 ½ kg. *Amounts are based on a standard 8-ounce measuring cup. One measuring cup holds approximately 4.0 ounces of Country Vet® Naturals Adult Dog Formula 24-14.
