Feeding instructions for Pro Plan Performance Puppy

Modified by Harvest Hunters for English Springer Spaniels

	3-12 lbs	13-20 lbs	21-50 lbs	51-75 lbs	76-100 lbs
1 ½ – 3 Months	½ – ⅔ cup	½ – 1 cup	½ – 1 cup	½ – 1⅔ cup	Your Springer is too fat, call us
4 – 5 Months	⅔ – 1 cup	1 – 1⅓ cup	1½ – 2 cup	1½ – 2¾ cup	Your Springer is too fat, call us
6 – 8 Months	½ – 1 cup	⅔ – 1 cup	1 – 1⅔ cup	1⅓ – 2⅔ cup	Your Springer is too fat, call us
9 – 11 Months	Feed as an Adult	1 cup	2 cup	2 ⅓ – 3⅓ cup	Your Springer is too fat, call us
1 – 2 Years	Feed as an Adult	1 – 1¼ cup	2 – 3 cup	2½ – 4 ⅓ cup	Your Springer is too fat, call us

Good body condition for a dog is defined as:

“One in which the animal is well proportioned.

Easily observable waist behind the ribcage.

Ribs can be felt with a slight fat covering over them.” – Purina

http://www.proplan.com/expertAdvice/puppies/articles/feedingForLifeStages

“Obesity is the leading nutritional disorder among dogs and cats. Studies suggest that over 30 percent of dogs and approximately 12 percent of cats examined at veterinary clinics are overweight.”

An overweight pet may be susceptible to health problems such as:

• The threat of a reduced life span;
• Impaired heart and breathing functions;
• Digestive disturbances;
• Heat stress, heat dissipation is impaired due to insulating properties of fat;
• Increased stress on skeleton, ligaments and tendons which may be associated with excessive wear to joint surfaces and degenerative arthritis. This can lead to reluctance to exercise, exacerbating the problem;
• Diabetes

http://www.proplan.com/advice/dog/nutrition/obesity-the-leading-nutritional-disorder-in-pets