How much food should my dog eat to lose weight without starving?

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What is the correct food portion for my dog ? He was 95lbs in November and my vet suggested he lose 5-8 lbs & he’s now 92 lbs because I have him less food and we exercise more but I want to make sure I’m not starving him. I was originally giving him 4-5cups a day because that’s what the bag says but now I’m only giving him 2-3 cups. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 9 months old | 92 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! For Opie to lose weight gradually and at the same time eat an appropriate amount of food he should be eating about 1,000-1,100 calories per day. How many cups you feed him will of course depend on the caloric content of the food you feed him per cup. That information should be in the back of the bag or possibly online. Exercising him like you are doing will also be key so you are already doing a great job. Keep up the good work! Good luck and have a good night!

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