Feeding Plan: Senior low activity at 5–10 kg — ¾–1¼ cups per Day
Senior low activity at 5–10 kg: 2 meals a day, ¾–1¼ cups of kibble, 400–560 kcal target. How to apply and when to adjust.
| Age band | Senior low activity |
|---|---|
| Body weight | 5–10 kg |
| Meals per day | 2 |
| Kibble per day | ¾–1¼ cups |
| Calorie target | 400–560 kcal |
This band covers senior low activity dogs in the 5–10 kg body-weight range: 2 meals a day totalling ¾–1¼ cups of standard kibble, against a calorie target of 400–560 kcal.
The numbers
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Age band | Senior low activity |
| Body weight | 5–10 kg |
| Meals per day | 2 |
| Kibble per day | ¾–1¼ cups |
| Calorie target | 400–560 kcal |
Cups assume a standard 3.7–4.0 kcal/g kibble. A light formula runs about 15% lower in calories, which raises cup counts; a performance formula runs 20% higher and lowers them. Always confirm with the calorie statement on your bag.
How to apply it
- Split the total evenly across meals and keep meal times fixed.
- Weigh the portion for the first two weeks — scoops drift by 20–30%.
- Re-check body condition every two weeks; adjust by 10% at a time.
- Keep treats under 10% of the 400–560 kcal target, or subtract them from the daily cups.
Puppies in a growth band should be fed to appetite within the daily ceiling, not restricted to keep them lean — underfeeding during growth is harder to correct than mild chubbiness.
Signals to adjust
Ribs hard to feel and no visible waist: cut 10%. Ribs and hip bones prominent with a tucked belly: add 10%. Loose stools for more than two meals: hold the current amount and check for a recent food change.
Use ¾–1¼ cups a day as the starting point for senior low activity at 5–10 kg, then let body condition — not the chart — set the final number.
Frequently asked questions
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