Note: These are the recommended feeding ranges for large 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.
Adult Dogs: Feed the amount shown for puppies over 12 months of age.
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® MAX® Dog Food for the first time, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of NUTRO® MAX® Natural Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Large Breed Puppy Food 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)†
| 3 lbs. | 3/4 – 4/5 | 2/3 – 3/4 | — | — | — |
| 5 lbs. | 1 – 1 1/4 | 4/5 – 1 | — | — | — |
| 8 lbs. | 1 1/2 – 1 2/3 | 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 | 1 – 1 1/4 | — | — |
| 10 lbs. | 1 3/4 – 2 | 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 | 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 | — | — |
| 20 lbs. | 3 – 3 1/3 | 2 1/2 – 3 | 2 1/4 – 2 1/2 | 2 – 2 1/4 | — |
| 40 lbs. | 5 – 5 1/2 | 4 1/4 – 5 | 3 2/3 – 4 1/4 | 3 1/3 – 3 2/3 | — |
| 60 lbs. | — | 5 2/3 – 6 3/4 | 5 – 5 2/3 | 4 1/2 – 5 | 3 3/4 |
| 80 lbs. | — | 7 – 8 1/2 | 6 – 7 | 5 2/3 – 6 | 4 2/3 |
| 100 lbs. | — | — | 7 1/4 – 8 1/3 | 6 2/3 – 7 1/4 | 5 1/2 |
| 120 lbs. | — | — | 8 1/4 – 9 1/2 | 7 2/3 – 8 1/4 | 6 1/3 |
| 140 lbs. | — | — | 9 1/4 – 10 2/3 | 8 1/2 – 9 1/4 | 7 |
| 160 lbs. | — | — | — | 9 1/2 – 10 1/4 | 7 3/4 |
| 180 lbs. | — | — | — | 10 1/3 – 11 1/4 | 8 2/3 |
| 200 lbs. | — | — | — | — | 9 1/3 |
†Use a standard 8 oz. measuring cup which holds 3.42 oz. of NUTRO® MAX® Natural Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Large Breed Puppy 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
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| Increase feeding amount to achieve ideal weight | | Maintain feeding at current level | | Decrease feeding amount to lower range of target weight within the age category |
Calorie Content
Metabolizable energy 3580 kcal/kg, 347 kcal/cup (calculated).
Nutritional Adequacy Claim
NUTRO® MAX® Natural Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Large Breed Puppy Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.