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Every puppy is different, and how much you need to feed will vary. Here, we have put together some general guidelines to help get you started.

Every dog is different and what works for one dog may not work for another. That is why we have created an online, personalised guide for your dog. This enables you to input their own, unique information which will generate a feeding guide tailored to your dog’s individual needs. Not only will the guide provide you with a recommended feeding amount, but it will also recommend other diets that may be suitable for them too.  Is your feeding guide based on a dog’s current weight or ideal weight? We normally suggest following our feeding guidelines for your dog’s ideal, current weight (this is the weight you want them to be right now). If you are unsure how much your dog should weigh at present, then your vet or breeder should be able to advise you. What if my dog is spayed or neutered? If following the feeding guidelines on the back of the carton, then we would suggest reducing the guideline amount by 10% if your dog has been spayed or neutered. However, if you are using our online guide and you have confirmed your dog has been spayed or neutered, then the guide will automatically adjust the recommended amount to accommodate this. Useful tips: Be prepared to make adjustments to their daily feed intake. Every dog is different, and guidelines are there for guidance! Always weigh your dog’s food using accurate, calibrated scales. Weigh your dog as regularly as you can and check their body condition score. Need some advice? Please drop our friendly nutrition team an email at nutrition@naturediet.co.uk and they would be more than happy to help.

This blog post is part of our health series for dogs. If you suspect that your dog is suffering from colitis, or any other medical condition, you should refer him or her to your vet for the best information and treatment.

Separation Anxiety Disorder is, in very simple terms for dogs, when our puppy or dog experiences excessive apprehension and worry when they are away from the humans that they have a strong emotional attachment to.

 Obesity is becoming an increasingly common problem in many pets, and can cause a host of health issues if left. We look at implications of obesity and ways to help your dog maintain a healthy weight here.

Purine is a natural organic compound found in the nucleus of plant and animal cells. Is it a good idea for a dog to have a low-purine diet?

Dogs, like humans, can suffer from food allergies and intolerances. We look at some signs of allergies and ways to manage a dog's allergies here.

Pancreatitis is a relatively common condition in dogs, and can vary in its severity. We look at common signs, symptoms and treatments for the condition here.

Dogs can suffer from a range of gastrointestinal diseases.  These are diseases which affect the stomach and intestine of dogs and include conditions such as gastritis, gastroenteritis, inflammatory bowel disease, diarrhoea and constipation, among others.