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 they are 6 months old, then twice daily.
Puppy weight |
3-5 weeks |
6-11 Weeks |
12-16 weeks |
17-28 weeks |
29-52 weeks |
5 lbs. |
Moisten and feed frequently |
1 |
3/4 - 1 |
3/4 |
2/3 - 3/4 |
10 lbs. |
Moisten and feed frequently |
1 2/3 - 1 3/4 |
1 1/2 - 1 2/3 |
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 |
1 - 1 1/4 |
15 lbs. |
- |
2 1/4 - 2 1/2
|
2 - 2 1/4 |
1 2/3 - 2 |
1 1/3 - 1 2/3 |
25 lbs. |
Moisten and feed frequently |
3 1/4 - 3 1/2 |
2 3/4 - 3 1/4 |
2 1/2 - 2 3/4 |
2 - 2 1/2 |
35 lbs. |
- |
- |
3 2/3 - 4 1/4 |
3 1/4 - 3 2/3 |
2 1/2 - 3 1/4 |
45 lbs. |
- |
- |
- |
4 - 4 1/2
|
3 - 4 |
55 lbs. |
- |
- |
- |
4 1/2 - 5 1/4
|
3 1/2 - 4 1/2 |
65 lbs. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4 - 5 1/4 |
† Use a standard 8 oz. measuring cup, which holds 3.42 oz. of NUTRO ULTRA™ Puppy Food for Puppies.
Adult Dogs:
Feed the amount shown for puppies more than 12 months old.
Pregnant Bitches:
During pregnancy, offer 50% more than the amount shown for puppies more than 12 months old.
Lactating Bitches:
Offer at least two to three times the amount shown for puppies more than 12 months old.
Transitioning to Our Products
If feeding NUTRO ULTRA™ Dog Food for the first time or changing recipes, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of the new recipe with your old dog food for six days. Keep fresh drinking water available at all times. See your veterinarian regularly.
FOR 2 DAYS 25% NUTRO ULTRA™ Dog Food 75% Old Food.
FOR 2 DAYS 50% NUTRO ULTRA™ Dog Food 50% Old Food.
FOR 2 DAYS 75% NUTRO ULTRA™ Dog Food 25% Old Food.
FOR A LIFETIME 100% NUTRO ULTRA™ Dog Food.
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Calorie Content
Metabolizable energy 3706 kcal/kg, 360 kcal/cup (calculated).
Nutritional Adequacy Statement
NUTRO ULTRA™ Puppy Food for Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth, gestation and lactation, except for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).