{"id":5083,"date":"2022-04-04T14:15:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T14:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/"},"modified":"2022-04-05T11:46:42","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T11:46:42","slug":"you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"You asked: How much dog food should a 20 pound dog eat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#You_asked_How_much_dog_food_should_a_20_pound_dog_eat\" title=\"You asked: How much dog food should a 20 pound dog eat?\">You asked: How much dog food should a 20 pound dog eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#How_much_food_should_I_feed_my_dog_chart\" title=\"How much food should I feed my dog chart?\">How much food should I feed my dog chart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#How_much_food_should_a_20_lb_puppy_eat_a_day\" title=\"How much food should a 20 lb puppy eat a day?\">How much food should a 20 lb puppy eat a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#How_many_pounds_of_dog_food_should_a_dog_eat\" title=\"How many pounds of dog food should a dog eat?\">How many pounds of dog food should a dog eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#How_many_cups_of_food_should_I_feed_my_dog_per_day\" title=\"How many cups of food should I feed my dog per day?\">How many cups of food should I feed my dog per day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#Is_it_cruel_to_feed_a_dog_once_a_day\" title=\"Is it cruel to feed a dog once a day?\">Is it cruel to feed a dog once a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#How_many_cups_of_food_should_I_feed_my_puppy\" title=\"How many cups of food should I feed my puppy?\">How many cups of food should I feed my puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#How_do_I_know_if_Im_feeding_my_dog_enough\" title=\"How do I know if I\u2019m feeding my dog enough?\">How do I know if I\u2019m feeding my dog enough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#Can_you_overfeed_a_puppy\" title=\"Can you overfeed a puppy?\">Can you overfeed a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#How_many_pounds_of_meat_should_a_dog_eat\" title=\"How many pounds of meat should a dog eat?\">How many pounds of meat should a dog eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#How_many_cups_of_rice_and_chicken_should_I_give_my_dog\" title=\"How many cups of rice and chicken should I give my dog?\">How many cups of rice and chicken should I give my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#Why_is_my_dog_always_hungry\" title=\"Why is my dog always hungry?\">Why is my dog always hungry?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#Should_I_mix_wet_and_dry_dog_food\" title=\"Should I mix wet and dry dog food?\">Should I mix wet and dry dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#Can_I_feed_my_dog_3_times_a_day\" title=\"Can I feed my dog 3 times a day?\">Can I feed my dog 3 times a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-much-dog-food-should-a-20-pound-dog-eat\/#How_much_food_should_a_10_pound_dog_eat\" title=\"How much food should a 10 pound dog eat?\">How much food should a 10 pound dog eat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_asked_How_much_dog_food_should_a_20_pound_dog_eat\"><\/span>You asked: How much dog food should a 20 pound dog eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3\/4 cup per day if they weigh 10 pounds. 1 cup per day if they weigh 15 pounds. 1 2\/3 cups per day if they weigh 20 pounds.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-food-should-i-feed-my-dog-chart\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_food_should_I_feed_my_dog_chart\"><\/span>How much food should I feed my dog chart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are Dog Feeding Charts?<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Adult Dog Size (lbs)<\/th>\n<th>Dry Food Feeding Amount (Cups)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">26 to 50<\/td>\n<td>2 to 2-2\/3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">51 to 75<\/td>\n<td>2-2\/3 to 3-1\/3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">76 to 100<\/td>\n<td>3-1\/3 to 4-1\/4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">100+<\/td>\n<td>4-1\/4 plus 1\/4 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-food-should-a-20-lb-puppy-eat-a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_food_should_a_20_lb_puppy_eat_a_day\"><\/span>How much food should a 20 lb puppy eat a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PUPPY FEEDING CHART<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Weight of Dog<\/th>\n<th>6-12 Weeks<\/th>\n<th>8-12 Months<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">5 \u2013 10 lbs<\/td>\n<td>1 1\/3 \u2013 2 1\/2 cups per day<\/td>\n<td>2\/3 \u2013 1 cups per day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">10 \u2013 20 lbs<\/td>\n<td>2 1\/2 \u2013 4 cups per day<\/td>\n<td>1 \u2013 2 cups per day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">20 \u2013 30 lbs<\/td>\n<td>4 \u2013 5 3\/4 cups per day<\/td>\n<td>2 \u2013 2 3\/4 cups per day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">30 \u2013 40 lbs<\/td>\n<td>5 3\/4 \u2013 7 cups per day<\/td>\n<td>2 3\/4 \u2013 3 1\/3 cups per day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-top: 0em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-pounds-of-dog-food-should-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_pounds_of_dog_food_should_a_dog_eat\"><\/span>How many pounds of dog food should a dog eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Much Should I Feed My Adult Dog? One rule of thumb is to feed 2-4% of the pet\u2019s body weight. Smaller dogs will require a higher percentage of their body weight, while larger dogs will require a smaller percentage of their body weight. The daily portion should be split between morning and night.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m0Adjjn_DD4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-cups-of-food-should-i-feed-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cups_of_food_should_I_feed_my_dog_per_day\"><\/span>How many cups of food should I feed my dog per day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Assuming your dog has a typical activity level, toy breeds should have about \u00bc cups to 1 cup, small breeds should have about 1 cup to 1 2\/5 cup, medium breeds should have about 2 cups to 2 2\/3 cups, and large breeds should have about 2 4\/5 cups to 3 cups. -Senior dogs should be fed a little less than adult dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-once-a-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_feed_a_dog_once_a_day\"><\/span>Is it cruel to feed a dog once a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The number of meals a dog eats per day depends completely on the family schedule. Dogs should eat at least two meals each day, about 12 hours apart. But a breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule is an equally great option. If more than 12 hours elapses between meals, the stomach can become hyperacidic causing nausea.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-cups-of-food-should-i-feed-my-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cups_of_food_should_I_feed_my_puppy\"><\/span>How many cups of food should I feed my puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Much Food Should I Feed My Puppy?<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Ideal Weight of Dog (At Maturity)<\/th>\n<th>Weaning-12 Weeks<\/th>\n<th>9-11 Months<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">3-12 lbs<\/td>\n<td>1\/2-1 cup<\/td>\n<td>Adult portion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">13-20 lbs<\/td>\n<td>1\/2-1 1\/4 cups<\/td>\n<td>1-1 1\/2 cups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">21-50 lbs<\/td>\n<td>1\/2-1 1\/2 cups<\/td>\n<td>2-3 cups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">51-75 lbs<\/td>\n<td>5\/8-2 1\/3 cups<\/td>\n<td>2 1\/2-4 3\/4 cups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-i-m-feeding-my-dog-enough\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_Im_feeding_my_dog_enough\"><\/span>How do I know if I\u2019m feeding my dog enough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the telltale symptoms of malnutrition according to Cuteness.com:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Ribs, spine and bones are visible from a distance, indicating little to no body fat and no muscle mass.<\/li>\n<li>The dog\u2019s coat may be scruffy or lack soft fur.<\/li>\n<li>Gas and fecal matter may be odoriferous; fecal matter may be extremely runny or hard.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 2 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 50px 0px 40px; clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w-Xj6a78E1k\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-overfeed-a-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_overfeed_a_puppy\"><\/span>Can you overfeed a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A puppy\u2019s digestive system is very delicate, and packing it with too much food is a recipe for irritation. Puppies who overeat will often vomit to relieve pressure on their distended stomachs.\u00a0 To avoid this unpleasant issue, feed your puppy the recommended amount on a consistent schedule.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-pounds-of-meat-should-a-dog-eat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_pounds_of_meat_should_a_dog_eat\"><\/span>How many pounds of meat should a dog eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Founders Veterinary Clinic, you should feed your dog 1\/4 to 1\/3 pound of meat per day for each 20 pounds of his body weight.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-cups-of-rice-and-chicken-should\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cups_of_rice_and_chicken_should_I_give_my_dog\"><\/span>How many cups of rice and chicken should I give my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The combination of rice to chicken will be 2 to 1. In other words, if you want to give your dog a total of one cup of food he\/she will receive 1\/3 cup chicken mixed with 2\/3 cup of rice. Feed several small meals per day rather than one or two large meals.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-always-hungry\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_always_hungry\"><\/span>Why is my dog always hungry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Too many treats or too much food at meal time can lead to obesity and a host of other health problems.\u00a0 While many dogs are simply food motivated, an increased appetite can also be a sign of several health issues. Some of the health issues that may lead to insatiable appetite, or polyphagia, include: diabetes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/No723Ov4H60\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-mix-wet-and-dry-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_mix_wet_and_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>Should I mix wet and dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mixing wet and dry dog food or wet and dry cat food is fine as long as both options are of high quality and meet your pet\u2019s nutritional and other health needs. Quality wet and dry foods are formulated to provide your pet with all the protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients they need to thrive.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-feed-my-dog-3-times-a-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_dog_3_times_a_day\"><\/span>Can I feed my dog 3 times a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most experts recommend feeding your dog twice a day \u2014 once in the morning and once in the evening \u2014 though puppies under five months of age should be fed three to four times a day, or as directed by your veterinarian.\u00a0 If he picks at his food throughout the day, you may not notice right away if he\u2019s not eating well.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-food-should-a-10-pound-dog-eat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_food_should_a_10_pound_dog_eat\"><\/span>How much food should a 10 pound dog eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3\/4 cup per day if they weigh 10 pounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents You asked: How much dog food should a 20 pound dog eat?How much food should I feed my dog chart?How much food should a 20 lb puppy eat a day?How many pounds of dog food should a dog eat?How many cups of food should I feed my dog per day?Is it cruel&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5083"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5083"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5083\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29665,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5083\/revisions\/29665"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}