Feeding Weaning Pups
Puppies start to nibble on solid foods at 3 - 4 weeks of age. Keep moistened Purina Puppy Chow Large Breed (three parts kibble to one part water) available to puppies at all times until fully weaned (6 - 8 weeks of age).
Feeding Growing Pups
After weaning, Purina Puppy Chow Large Breed can be fed moistened or dry at the same time every day very young puppies three times a day, older puppies twice a day. Use the feeding guidelines shown here, but remember individual needs can vary. Feed to maintain ideal body condition as shown. Slight appetite changes and occasional digestive upsets are normal in puppies. If upsets become severe or linger longer than a day or two, contact your veterinarian.
Switching to Purina Puppy Chow Large Breed
When switching to Purina Puppy Chow Large Breed from another food, please allow 7 - 10 days for the transition. Gradually add more Purina Puppy Chow Large Breed and less of the previous food to your pets dish each day until the changeover is complete. This gradual transition will help avoid dietary upsets.
Recommended Daily Feeding Amounts
Using a standard 8 oz measuring cup.
Overfeeding can be harmful, especially for large breed puppies (those weighing over 50 lbs at maturity). Thats why it is crucial that you follow the feeding guidelines shown, check your puppys weight regularly, and adjust his food intake as necessary to maintain an ideal body condition.
This product is not appropriate for females in stages of gestation and lactation.
Weight at Maturity | 1-1/2 - 3 Months | 4 - 5 Months | 6 - 8 Months | 9 - 11 Months | 1 - 2 Years | After 2 Years |
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51 - 75 lbs | 2/3 to 2 cups | 1-3/4 to 3-1/2 cups | 1-2/3 to 3-1/3 cups | 2-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups | 3-1/4 to 5-1/3 cups | Transition to the Purina Dog Chow Formula That's Right for Your Dog |
76 - 100 lbs | 3/4 to 3 cups | 2-3/4 to 5-1/4 cups | 3-2/3 to 6 cups | 8 to 9-3/4 cups | 6-2/3 to 9-1/2 cups | |
101 - 130 lbs | 3 to 4-1/4 cups | 5-1/4 to 6-1/4 cups | 5-3/4 to 7 cups | 9-3/4 to 11 cups | 9-1/2 to 10-1/2 cups | |
Over 130 lbs | 4-1/4 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 130 lbs | 6-1/4 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 130 lbs | 7 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 130 lbs | 11 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 130 lbs | 10-1/2 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 130 lbs | |
Calorie Content (Calculated)(ME):
3486 kcal/kg
408 kcal/cup