How much should I feed my dog?
Age, weight, breed, and activity level all influence how much your dog should eat. Our feeding guide provides a range for the typical adult family dog (from dogs who spend most of their time at home with regular walks and play to those who get substantial, consistent exercise).
The amounts below represent your dog's total daily amount of Better Than Me when fed as a complete meal.
Daily Feeding Guide
| Adult Weight | Daily Calories | Better Than Me / Day |
|---|---|---|
| 5 lb | 157–204 kcal | 4.7–6.1 oz |
| 10 lb | 265–343 kcal | 7.9–10.2 oz |
| 15 lb | 359–465 kcal | 10.7–13.8 oz |
| 20 lb | 445–577 kcal | 13.2–17.2 oz |
| 30 lb | 603–782 kcal | 18.0–23.3 oz |
| 40 lb | 748–969 kcal | 22.3–28.8 oz |
| 50 lb | 885–1,148 kcal | 26.3–34.2 oz |
| 60 lb | 1,014–1,314 kcal | 30.2–39.1 oz |
| 80 lb | 1,259–1,631 kcal | 37.5–48.6 oz |
Where should my dog fall in the range?
For most family dogs, we recommend starting toward the lower end of the range.
Regular walks, backyard play, and trips to the park are all great exercise, but they don't necessarily mean a dog has unusually high calorie needs.
Dogs who get substantial, consistent exercise may need to start higher in the range. Very active dogs, including working, sporting, and endurance dogs, may need more calories than the amounts shown here.
Calorie needs vary based on age, metabolism, activity, body condition, and other individual factors. Monitor your dog's weight and body condition and adjust their portion as needed to maintain an ideal body condition.
If you're ever unsure, your veterinarian can also help determine an appropriate calorie target for your individual dog.
Complete Meal or Topper
Better Than Me is formulated to be complete and balanced for adult and senior dogs, so it can be fed as your dog's complete meal.
Prefer to use it as a topper or mix-in? Add some Better Than Me to your dog's
regular food to bring fresh, whole-food ingredients to mealtime.
When combining Better Than Me with another food, reduce the amount of the
other food accordingly so your dog's total daily intake stays within their
calorie target.
Switching to Better Than Me?
As with any dietary change, give your dog's digestive system time to adjust by gradually introducing Better Than Me over 7–10 days.
| Days | Better Than Me | Current Food |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 25% | 75% |
| 3–5 | 50% | 50% |
| 6–8 | 75% | 25% |
| 9–10 | 100% | — |
Nutrition Information
Ingredients
Beef, Chicken, Whitefish, Chicken Gizzards, Carrots, Kale, Sardines, Organic Eggs, Oysters, Broccoli, Green Beans, Chicken Liver, Organic Rolled Oats, Beef Heart, Beef Kidney, Organic Ground Flaxseed, Wheat Germ Oil, Beef Liver, Blueberries, Dried Yeast, Organic Ground Eggshell, Sunflower Lecithin, Dried Kelp
Guaranteed Analysis
Equivalent
Calorie Content
Calorie Content (ME) (calculated): 1,185 kcal/kg; 538 kcal/lb
Beef, Chicken & Sea Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.