Dog Feeding Chart by Weight: How Much to Feed
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Quick answer
As a general starting guide for complete freeze-dried raw food: dogs under 10 lbs need about ¼ cup/day; 10–25 lbs about ½ cup; 25–50 lbs about 1 cup; 50–80 lbs about 1½ cups; and 80+ lbs about 2+ cups. Split into two meals and adjust to body condition. Active dogs and puppies need more.
A weight-based feeding chart gives you a practical starting point for portioning. Keep in mind these are general guidelines for complete freeze-dried raw food fed to adult dogs at a healthy activity level — your dog's exact needs depend on activity, metabolism, age, and ideal (not current) weight.
General daily amounts (split into two meals): Under 10 lbs: about ¼ cup. 10–25 lbs: about ½ cup. 25–50 lbs: about 1 cup. 50–80 lbs: about 1½ cups. 80+ lbs: about 2 cups or more. Start at the lower end, monitor body condition over 2–3 weeks, and adjust. Puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs, and very active dogs need more; seniors and sedentary dogs often need less.
Daily amounts by weight (adult dogs)
Under 10 lbs
About ¼ cup per day, split into two meals.
10–50 lbs
About ½ cup (10–25 lbs) to 1 cup (25–50 lbs) per day.
50–80+ lbs
About 1½ cups (50–80 lbs) to 2+ cups (80+ lbs) per day.
Adjust to condition
Start low, monitor over 2–3 weeks, and adjust to keep your dog lean.
These amounts are starting points, not rigid rules — the goal is always a lean, healthy body condition. Loyal Saints is nutrient-dense, so portions are smaller than you'd expect from kibble. Weigh food for accuracy, and revisit amounts as your dog ages or activity changes. Your vet can confirm your dog's ideal weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I feed a 50 lb dog?
As a general starting guide for complete freeze-dried raw, a 50 lb adult dog needs about 1 to 1½ cups per day (around the 25–50 lb and 50–80 lb boundary), split into two meals. Adjust based on activity and body condition, keeping your dog lean.
How much should I feed a 10 lb dog?
A 10 lb adult dog typically needs about ¼ to ½ cup of complete freeze-dried raw per day, split into two meals. Start at the lower end and adjust to body condition. Small dogs benefit from two smaller meals for stable energy.
How much should I feed a puppy?
Puppies need more food per pound than adults to support growth — often roughly double the adult percentage of body weight, divided into 3–4 meals a day. Use a puppy-specific schedule and consult your vet, especially for large-breed puppies.
Are these feeding amounts exact?
No — they're general starting guidelines. Actual needs vary with activity, metabolism, age, and ideal weight. The true guide is body condition: feed the amount that keeps your dog lean, with ribs easily felt and a visible waist, adjusting over time.
Feed real food, the simple way.
Loyal Saints freeze-dried raw is complete, balanced, and easy to portion — real whole-food nutrition with no fillers or synthetic premix.
