What’s the recommended calorie intake for my pug?

The recommended calorie intake for an adult Pug is 40 calories per pound of body weight. However, you need to take into account your dog’s fitness, activity level, and individual metabolism. If your dog is already overweight, then they need fewer calories, if they are extremely active, then they may require more. Experts suggest that this amount can be varied by 30% to suit your individual dog.

How often should I feed my Pug?

Up until around three months of age, it is ok to free feed your pug high-quality pug puppy food. After this, it is important to structure meal times and make them part of your dog’s general routine. Not only will this help with their general behavior, but it also makes monitoring their food intake and maintaining them at a healthy weight that bit easier.

How much food should I feed my Pug?

If you are feeding your Pug one of the best dry dog foods for Pugs, then start with the manufacturers guidance on the amount you should feed them. This is important because every food is different. Check the feeding amounts for your size and weight of dog but take into consideration the recommended calorie intake for Pugs.

Is my Pug overweight?

The breed standard, set by the American Kennel Club, states that the ideal weight for an adult Pug is between 14 and 18 pounds. The weight standard is currently the same for males and females. Of course, most dogs fall somewhere just outside of the breed standard and their ideal weight is determined as much by their individual shape and size as it is by breed expectations.