Dog Feeding Chart by Weight: How Much to Feed
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Quick answer
Start from the chart printed on the bag. Fed as a complete meal, Beef or Turkey + Salmon: ¾ cup a day at 6 lb, 1¼ cups at 12 lb, 1⅔ at 18 lb, 2 at 25 lb and 3½ at 50 lb, then ½ cup more for every extra 10 lb. Chicken is less calorie-dense, so its chart runs slightly higher: ¾, 1⅓, 1¾, 2⅓ and 4 cups. Split into two meals and adjust to body condition. Active dogs and puppies need more.
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A weight-based feeding chart gives you a practical starting point for portioning. The amounts below are the ones printed on the Loyal Saints bag, for adult dogs at a healthy activity level — your dog’s exact needs depend on activity, metabolism, age, and ideal (not current) weight.
Daily amounts as a complete meal, split into two meals — Beef or Turkey + Salmon, with Chicken in brackets: 6 lb: ¾ cup (Chicken ¾). 12 lb: 1¼ cups (Chicken 1⅓). 18 lb: 1⅔ cups (Chicken 1¾). 25 lb: 2 cups (Chicken 2⅓). 50 lb: 3½ cups (Chicken 4). Over 50 lb: add ½ cup for every extra 10 lb. The chart starts at 6 lb; for a smaller dog, ask your vet. Start here, 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)
6–12 lbs
¾–1¼ cups a day (Chicken ¾–1⅓), split into two meals.
18–25 lbs
1⅔–2 cups a day (Chicken 1¾–2⅓).
50 lbs and up
3½ cups at 50 lb (Chicken 4), plus ½ cup for every extra 10 lb.
Adjust to condition
Start from the chart, 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?
Fed Loyal Saints as a complete meal, a 50 lb adult dog needs about 3½ cups a day of Beef or Turkey + Salmon, or 4 cups of Chicken — the amounts printed on the bag — split into two meals. Adjust based on activity and body condition, keeping your dog lean.
How much should I feed a 10 lb dog?
Fed Loyal Saints as a complete meal, a 10 lb adult dog needs about 1 cup a day of Beef or Turkey + Salmon (1¼ cups of Chicken), between the bag chart’s 6 lb and 12 lb rows, split into two meals. 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, divided into 3–4 meals a day. Weigh your puppy weekly, adjust as they grow, and consult your vet — especially for large-breed puppies.
Are these feeding amounts exact?
No — they are the starting amounts printed on the bag. 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.
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Quick answers
What is Loyal Saints dog food?
Loyal Saints is a woman-owned premium freeze-dried raw dog food: vet-formulated, meat and organs first, AAFCO complete and balanced, made with human-grade quality ingredients in an FDA-registered facility in the Midwest.
Where can I buy Loyal Saints?
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How much Loyal Saints should I feed?
Follow the amounts printed on the bag: for Beef or Turkey + Salmon, about ¾ cup a day for a 6 lb dog, 1¼ cups for 12 lb and 2 cups for 25 lb. Use about 25% of that as a topper. Ease in over 7 to 10 days.
