{"id":2426,"date":"2022-01-25T23:36:50","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T23:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/?p=2426"},"modified":"2022-01-25T23:36:52","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T23:36:52","slug":"how-much-american-pitbull-eat-per-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/how-much-american-pitbull-eat-per-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Should an American Pitbull Eat per Day?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Ensuring that your American Pitbull is appropriately-fed and cared for is crucial when it comes to the well-being and life expectancy of your pet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this reason, figuring out the correct meal portions for your dog\u2019s size and age should be a priority for any loving Pittie owner.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Much Should an American Pitbull Eat per Day?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n An adult American Pitbull should eat roughly 2 – 3 cups of dry food per day spaced out between the same number of meals. When feeding younger or older dogs, keep the meal separation the same and only adjust the serving size a bit higher for puppies and a bit lower for seniors. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, you\u2019ll learn all there is to know about how to properly feed American Pitbulls, regardless of their weight and age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The ideal amount of food that an American Pitbull should consume in a day relies on its body mass. As you can imagine, bigger, heavier dogs will inevitably require more calories to maintain their bulkier structure. Therefore, although the 2-3 cup recommendation was made based on the size of the average Pittie, your specific pet\u2019s needs can vary a lot depending on its weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how much American Pitbulls should eat based on their weight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you follow these simple instructions, you’ll be able to find the correct feeding portions for most American Pitbulls, depending on their size. With that said, weight isn\u2019t the only factor that determines a dog\u2019s calorie needs. Periodically monitor your pet\u2019s intake to ensure it\u2019s adequately filling its needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Much Should American Pitbulls Eat Based on Their Weight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Food<\/strong><\/td> Weight<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> 2 – 3 cups <\/strong><\/td> 25 – 50 lbs (11 – 22.7 kg)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> 3 – 3 \u2153 cups<\/strong><\/td> 51 – 75 lbs (23 – 34 kg)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> 3 \u2153 – 4 cups<\/strong><\/td> 76 – 100 lbs (34.5 – 45 kg)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> 4 cups + \u00bc cup<\/strong><\/td> For every 10 lbs (4.5 kg) of body weight over 100 lbs (45 kg)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n