Tlc Puppy Food Calories Per Cup. Here are a few guidelines on how much to feed. Most of dry foods (including tlc) have around 400 kilocalories per cup and weigh close to 4 ounces per cup.
For comparison purposes, this chart has been devised for feeding tlc dog food. Amount per day (cups/grams) 5 lb (2,3 kg) 1/2 cup (50 g) 10 lb (4,5 kg) 1 cup (100 g) 15 lb (6,8 kg) 1 1/4 cups (130 g) 20 lb (9,1 kg) 1 2/3 cups (170 g) 30 lb (14 kg) 2 1/4 cups (230 g) 40 lb (18 kg) 2 2/3 cups (270 g) 50 lb (23 kg) 3 1/4 cups (330 g) 60 lb (27 kg) 3 2/3 cups (375 g) 70 lb (32 kg) 4 cups (410 g) 80 lb (36 kg) 4 1/2 cups (460 g) 100 lb (45 kg) Most food manufacturers make food specially formulated for growing puppies.
Adults should have between ¾ and one full cup, also twice a day, though three times a day feeding of ¾ cups isn’t unusual.
For comparison purposes, this chart has been devised for feeding tlc dog food. Puppy formulas average 5 to 7% more kcals per cup to meet the energy needs of a young dog. Dog milk has a different blend of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals compared to milk from other species, such as cows, so mama's milk will have the best balance of nutrients for a growing puppy. Because there is a decrease in activity, senior dogs need less than the younger adults.