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How much food should my 21lb adult spayed female dog eat daily?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 4 years and 4 months old | 23 lbs

How much food should I give a 21lb fixed female Affenpincher. 4 years old?

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Answered By Mara Howard, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 4th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! How much food a dog should receive is based on what type of food it is, what the pet current's weight status is (ideal, underweight, or overweight), and any underlying medical issue. On average, dogs of Penny's size should receive 1/3-1/2 cup of food twice a day, with the specifics taking into account the aforementioned information and details.

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