Some dog food bags have feed recommendations that are based on expected adult weight, some have instructions for different ages of puppies. If the bag doesn’t mention age, just weight, it’s based on expected adult weight. Use that, but feed on the low side to keep your dog lean until fully grown, and divide that amount between all meals for the day. So, if it says to feed a 70 lbs. adult dog 3-4 cups, feed 3 per day. If you feed twice a day, feed 1 1/2 cups each meal. After a few days, evaluate your pup’s condition. If your pup is starting to get too thin, increase the food a little then re-evaluate again in a few days. If your pup is looking chubby, decrease food, re-evaluate. You should be monitoring your dog’s weight and adjusting food as needed all throughout it’s life to keep it in good shape. Carrying too much weight is a MAJOR factor in hip and elbow dysplasia. Never feed a Lab as much as they want. They frequently don’t have the feedback mechanism that tells them they are full, so will over eat by huge amounts.
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