Nutro Ultra Small Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food DirectionsNote: These are the recommended feeding ranges for small breed puppies. These guidelines should be adjusted as needed to obtain optimum weight.
Puppies: Feed the suggested amount in three meals per day until 6 months of age, then twice daily until 12 months.
May also be fed to
Adult Dogs: Feed at least 80% of the amount shown for puppies 29-52 weeks of age.Feed the amount shown for puppies over 12 months of age.
Pregnant Bitches: During pregnancy, offer 50% more than the amount shown for puppies 29-52 weeks of age.
Lactating Bitches: Offer at least two to three times the amount shown for puppies 29-52 weeks of age.
If feeding NUTRO ULTRA Food for Dogs for the first time, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of NUTRO ULTRA Small Breed Puppy Food for Puppies with your old food for 6 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 in a cool, dry location.
Puppy Age - Suggested Amounts to Feed Per Day (Cups)†
Puppy Weight: 3 lbs.
3-5 Weeks: Moisten and Feed Frequently
6-11 Weeks: 2/3 - 3/4
12-16 Weeks: 1/2 – 2/3
17-28 Weeks: 1/2 - 2/3
29-52 Weeks: 1/3 – 1/2
Puppy Weight: 5 lbs.
3-5 Weeks: Moisten and Feed Frequently
6-11 Weeks: 3/4-1
12-16 Weeks: 3/4 – 1
17-28 Weeks: 2/3 - 3/4
29-52 Weeks: 1/2 - 2/3
Puppy Weight: 8 lbs.
3-5 Weeks: Moisten and Feed Frequently
6-11 Weeks: 1 1/4 - 1 1/3
12-16 Weeks: 1 - 1 1/4
17-28 Weeks: 1 - 1 1/4
29-52 Weeks: 1 – 1 1/4
Puppy Weight: 10 lbs.
3-5 Weeks: Moisten and Feed Frequently
6-11 Weeks: 1 1/2 – 1 2/3
12-16 Weeks: 1 1/4 - 1 1/2
17-28 Weeks: 1 - 1 1/4
29-52 Weeks: 1 - 1 1/4
Puppy Weight: 13 lbs.
3-5 Weeks: -
6-11 Weeks: 1 3/4 - 2
12-16 Weeks: 1 1/2 - 1 3/4
17-28 Weeks: 1 1/3 - 1 1/2
29-52 Weeks: 1 1/4 - 1 1/3
Puppy Weight: 15 lbs.
3-5 Weeks: -
6-11 Weeks: 2 - 2 1/4
12-16 Weeks: 1 3/4 - 2
17-28 Weeks: 1 1/2 - 1 3/4
29-52 Weeks: 1 1/4 - 1 1/2
Puppy Weight: 20 lbs.
3-5 Weeks: -
6-11 Weeks: -
12-16 Weeks: 2 1/4 - 2 1/2
17-28 Weeks: 2 - 2 1/4
29-52 Weeks: 1 1/2 - 2
Puppy Weight: 25 lbs.
3-5 Weeks: -
6-11 Weeks: -
12-16 Weeks: -
17-28 Weeks: 2 1/4 - 2 1/2
29-52 Weeks: 1 3/4 - 2 1/4
†Use a standard 8 oz. measuring cup which holds 4.01 oz. of NUTRO ULTRA Small Breed Puppy Food for Puppies. Moisten the food until the puppy no longer has sore gums and has sufficient teeth to chew the kibble.