Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Puppy Chicken, Whole Brown Rice & Oatmeal 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 until 12 months.
Pregnant Bitches: During pregnancy, offer 50% more than the amount shown for puppies 29 to 52 weeks of age.
Lactating Bitches: Offer at least two to three times the amount shown for puppies 29 to 52 weeks of age.
If feeding NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE Dog Food for the first time, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE Small Breed Puppy Chicken, Whole Brown Rice & Oatmeal 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 2 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: 1 – 1 1/8
12 – 16 Weeks: 1/2 – 2/3
17 – 28 Weeks: 1/3 – 1 /2
29 – 52 Weeks: 1/3 – 1/2
Puppy Weight: 3 lbs.
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.
6 – 11 Weeks: 1 – 1 1/4
12 – 16 Weeks: 3/4 – 1
17 – 28 Weeks: 3/4 – 1
29 – 52 Weeks: 1/2 – 3/4
Puppy Weight: 10 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: —
12 – 16 Weeks: 1 1/3 – 1 1/2
17 – 28 Weeks: 1 1/4 – 1 1/3
29 – 52 Weeks: 1 – 1 1/4
Puppy Weight: 15 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: —
12 – 16 Weeks: —
17 – 28 Weeks: 1 2/3 – 2
29 – 52 Weeks: 1 1/3 – 1 2/3
Puppy Weight: 20 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: —
12 – 16 Weeks: —
17 – 28 Weeks: —
29 – 52 Weeks: 1 2/3 – 2
Puppy Weight: 25 lbs.
6 – 11 Weeks: —
12 – 16 Weeks: —
17 – 28 Weeks: —
29 – 52 Weeks: 2 – 2 1/3
†Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup, which holds 3.64 oz. of NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE Small Breed Puppy Chicken, Whole Brown Rice & Oatmeal 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
Ideal Weight: Maintain feeding at current level
Overweight:
Decrease the feeding amount to the lower range of target weight within the age category.