Feeding Guide for Dogs

Remember, dogs should always have access to fresh water in the home.

Care & Advice

Remember, dogs should always have access to fresh water in the home.

Dieting

Top tips for looking after your dog

We would recommend getting your dog into a regular routine when it comes to feeding and exercise times. Dogs thrive on a routine lifestyle. Feeding at the same time each day can also prevent toileting accidents in the house.

Training tips

Fussy eaters

Greedy dogs

Leaving your dog

Older dogs

Tips for weight loss

Body Condition Score

Ensuring your dog is at an optimal body weight is an essential part of maintaining good health. The following Body Condition Score chart is based on a 1-5 point scale: (1 = emaciated and 5 = obese).

This chart is a useful technique to assess the condition of your dog, it is however, only intended to be used as a guide, if your dog does not fall into the ‘ideal’ range we suggest you consult your vet for further advice.

  1. 1.

    Emaciated

    Easily visible ribs, lower back and pelvic bones. No visible covering of fat, obvious waist and abdominal tuck. Absence of any muscle mass.

    Emaciated
  2. 2.

    Thin

    Easily felt ribs, minimum covering of fat, waist easily noted when viewed from above and visible abdominal tuck.

    Thin
  3. 3.

    Ideal

    Ribs felt but without excess fat covering, waist noted behind ribs when viewed from above. Abdomen tucked up when viewed from the side.

    Ideal
  4. 4.

    Overweight

    Ribs felt but with an excess covering of fat. Waist still observed from above but not as prominent. Abdominal tuck may be absent.

    Overweight
  5. 5.

    Obese

    Ribs not easily felt under a large covering of fat. Waist and abdominal tuck not discernible. Fat deposits on lower back and base of tail. May observe signs of obvious abdominal distention.

    Obese

Daily Feeding Guide

  • Dog s

    Small

    Dog Weight
    3kg - 10kg
    Serving Size
    75g - 185g
  • Dog m

    Medium

    Dog Weight
    10kg - 20kg
    Serving Size
    185g - 310g
  • Dog l

    Large

    Dog Weight
    20kg - 40kg
    Serving Size
    310g - 525g
  • Dog xl

    X-Large

    Dog Weight
    40kg+
    Serving Size
    525g+

Puppy Feeding Guide

Wagg Puppy with Chicken is a complete pet food suitable for all puppies from 4 weeks old both during and after weaning. Ideally puppies should not be fully weaned before 60 days old and should remain with their mothers for this time.

If possible feed growing puppies from 4 weeks onwards to appetite (alongside their mother’s milk), feeding meals little and often 3-4 times per day. To introduce Wagg Puppy we recommend moistening the food with warm water. Gradually reduce the amount of added liquid over time until your puppy is eating solid food. At 6 months old meals can be reduced to 2 times per day.

For large and extra-large breed puppies aim for slow and steady growth (reaching adult size can take longer for these breeds).

If your puppy shows signs of becoming overweight, decrease the amount fed to keep your puppy in trim and active condition. It is important for your puppy’s health not to let them become over weight, consult a veterinarian if you are concerned about their weight.

Ensure clean, fresh drinking water is available to your puppy at all times.

Puppy's Expected
Adult Weight (kg):
Small
5 - 10kg
Medium
10 - 20kg
Large
20 - 40kg
X-Large
40 - 50kg
1-3 Months Old 75g – 190g 100g – 450g 200g – 620g 300g – 550g
3-6 Months Old 120g - 250g 200g – 550g 450g – 850g 550g – 950g
6-12 Months Old 135g – 220g 250g – 500g 550g – 750g 700g – 800g
1-2 Years Old (large breed dog) Adult Feeding Adult Feeding Adult Feeding 650g – 720g