Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal & Rice Formula DirectionsTransitioning to Our Products
If switching to our new formulas or feeding NATURAL CHOICE Dog Food for the first time, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of this new formula with your old food for six days. Learn More
Feeding Guidelines
These are the recommended feeding ranges for puppies. These guidelines should be adjusted as needed to obtain optimum weight.
Puppies: From 3 to 5 weeks of age, moisten food and feed frequently. From 6 weeks of age, feed the suggested amount in three meals per day until 6 months of age, then twice daily.
Pregnant Bitches: During pregnancy, offer 50% more than the amount shown for puppies over 12 months of age.
Lactating Bitches: Offer at least two to three times the amount shown for puppies over 12 months of age.
If feeding NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE Dog Food for the first time, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE Limited Ingredient Diet Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dog Food with your old food for six days. Keep fresh drinking water available at all times, provide plenty of exercise and see your veterinarian regularly. Serve dry or lightly moistened. To help maintain freshness, we recommend sealing the bag tightly and storing it in a cool, dry location.
Puppy Age - Suggested Amounts to Feed Per Day (Cups)†
Puppy Weight: Up to 10 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: 1 3/4 – 2
3 – 5 Months: 1 1/2 – 1 3/4
6 – 8 Months: —
9 – 12 Months: —
Over 12 Months: —
Puppy Weight: 20 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: 3 – 3 1/4
3 – 5 Months: 2 1/2 – 3
6 – 8 Months: 2 – 2 1/2
9 – 12 Months: —
Over 12 Months: —
Puppy Weight: 30 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: 4 – 4 1/3
3 – 5 Months: 3 1/3 – 4
6 – 8 Months: 2 3/4 – 3 1/3
9 – 12 Months: 2 2/3 – 2 3/4
Over 12 Months: —
Puppy Weight: 40 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: 5 – 5 1/2
3 – 5 Months: 4 – 5
6 – 8 Months: 3 1/2 – 4
9 – 12 Months: 3 1/4 – 3 1/2
Over 12 Months: —
Puppy Weight: 60 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: —
3 – 5 Months: 5 1/2 – 6 2/3
6 – 8 Months: 4 3/4 – 5 1/2
9 – 12 Months: 4 1/2 – 4 3/4
Over 12 Months: 3 3/4
Puppy Weight: 80 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: —
3 – 5 Months: 7 – 8 1/4
6 – 8 Months: 6 – 7
9 – 12 Months: 5 1/2 – 6
Over 12 Months: 4 2/3
Puppy Weight: 100 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: —
3 – 5 Months: —
6 – 8 Months: 7 – 8 1/4
9 – 12 Months: 6 1/2 – 7
Over 12 Months: 5 1/2
Puppy Weight: 120 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: —
3 – 5 Months: —
6 – 8 Months: 8 – 9 1/3
9 – 12 Months: 7 1/2 – 8
Over 12 Months: 6 1/4
Puppy Weight: 140 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: —
3 – 5 Months: —
6 – 8 Months: 9 – 10 1/2
9 – 12 Months: 8 1/3 – 9
Over 12 Months: 7
Puppy Weight: 160 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: —
3 – 5 Months: —
6 – 8 Months: —
9 – 12 Months: 9 1/3 – 10
Over 12 Months: 7 3/4
Puppy Weight: 180 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: —
3 – 5 Months: —
6 – 8 Months: —
9 – 12 Months: 10 1/4 – 11
Over 12 Months: 8 1/2
Puppy Weight: 200 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: —
3 – 5 Months: —
6 – 8 Months: —
9 – 12 Months: —
Over 12 Months: 9 1/4
†Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup, which holds 3.26 oz. of NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE Limited Ingredient Diet Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dog Food. Moisten the food until the puppy no longer has sore gums and has sufficient teeth to chew the kibble.
NUTRO Dog Food Body Chart
Underweight:
Increase feeding amount by One Activity Level to achieve ideal weight