Labrador food chart: how much to feed a day
How many grams of fresh food an adult Labrador needs a day by weight, why Labradors always seem hungry, and what feeding one costs in Pakistan.
By Wagbowl · Fact-checked
The short answer
970–1,050 g
a day for a 30–35 kg adult Lab
≈ 1–1.1 packsAn adult Labrador of 30 to 35 kg needs about 970 to 1,050 g of Wagbowl fresh food a day, split into two meals. A 32 kg Lab eats one 1 kg pack a day. Labradors overeat easily, so feed to the chart and the ribs, not the begging.
On this page8 sections
- How much should a Labrador eat a day?
- Why is my Labrador always hungry?
- How many times a day should a Labrador eat?
- How do I adjust the amount for my dog?
- What is the best food for a Labrador in Pakistan?
- How much does it cost to feed a Labrador a day and a month?
- How much should a Labrador puppy eat?
- Sources
Labradors will eat whatever you put down, so the bowl has to do the thinking. Below is the daily amount of Wagbowl fresh food for an adult Labrador by weight, why the breed is always hungry, how to keep one lean, and what it costs a day in Pakistan.
How much should a Labrador eat a day?
Weigh your dog first. In UK vet records of over 33,000 Labradors, adult males averaged 35 kg and females 30 kg, but healthy dogs range either side. Then find the weight below.
| Weight | Normal day | Very active |
|---|---|---|
| 25 kg | 880 g 0.9 of a pack |
1,010 g |
| 28 kg | 930 g 0.9 of a pack |
1,070 g |
| 30 kg average female Lab |
970 g 1 pack |
1,110 g |
| 32 kg one 1 kg pack a day |
1,000 g 1 pack |
1,150 g |
| 35 kg average male Lab |
1,050 g 1.1 packs |
1,210 g |
| 38 kg | 1,090 g 1.1 packs |
1,260 g |
| 40 kg | 1,120 g 1.1 packs |
1,290 g |
These are grams of our cooked fresh food, from the same rule as our feeding guide and the 60-second quiz. Fresh food keeps its water, so the bowl is much bigger than a kibble portion. If you feed kibble, use the chart on your bag instead: the two are not interchangeable gram for gram.
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Why is my Labrador always hungry?
For many Labradors it's partly genetic. Cambridge researchers found that about 1 in 4 pet Labradors carry a change in a gene called POMC, which is linked to how much a dog wants food. Each copy of the change was linked to about 2 kg more body weight.
A hungry-looking Lab is not proof of an empty one. In the same UK vet records, being overweight was the second most common problem in Labradors, after ear infections. Feed the amount in the chart, count the treats and table scraps you give, and judge by the dog's shape.
How many times a day should a Labrador eat?
- 500 g morning
- 500 g evening
For a 32 kg Lab. Weigh the whole day's amount in the morning, so the second meal can't turn into a bonus one.
If the family gives treats, take them out of the same day's amount.
How do I adjust the amount for my dog?
Start from the chart, then adjust:
- +15% Very active
- −10% Neutered or spayed
- −10% Older dog
- −10% Carrying extra weight
- +8% Too lean
Then check the dog, not the bowl
- Ribs Easy to feel under a thin layer of fat
- Waist Clear from above, behind the ribs
- Tummy Tucks up from the side
- All three
- Keep the amount
- Ribs hard to feel, no waist
- About 10% less
- Ribs or hips show
- About 8% more
Weigh again after two weeks and move the amount by about 10% if needed.
What is the best food for a Labrador in Pakistan?
A complete food your dog does well on, fed in the right amount, every day. Our dog food price guide compares kibble and fresh food side by side. If you cook at home, read what plain chicken and rice misses first.
Wagbowl is cooked in Lahore from chicken or beef, organ meats, whole eggs and vegetables, then frozen in daily packs. Switch over a week with our 7-day switching plan, not overnight.
- Prime Most chicken breast and eggs, for working and very active dogs Rs 740 a day, 30 kg
- Chicken & Veg Grain Free Chicken and vegetables, no grain, for dogs that avoid grains Rs 660 a day, 30 kg
- Value Bowl Beef and chicken with rice, our lowest price per kg Rs 500 a day, 30 kg
Not sure about something else in the bowl? Check it in Can my dog eat? Feeding a bigger dog too? See the German Shepherd food chart.
How much does it cost to feed a Labrador a day and a month?
| Weight | Value | Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 25 kg 880 g a day |
Rs 460 13,700 a month |
Rs 670 20,100 a month |
| 30 kg 970 g a day |
Rs 500 15,100 a month |
Rs 740 22,100 a month |
| 35 kg 1,050 g a day |
Rs 550 16,400 a month |
Rs 800 23,900 a month |
For comparison, a 30 kg dog costs Rs 7,400–9,700 a month on kibble made in Pakistan and Rs 24,800–30,600 on imported kibble, each bag on its own feeding chart (11 November 2026 prices). Our dog food price guide has the full comparison.
One pack at a time: Value Bowl Rs 650, Prime Rs 950 a kg. The Monthly Plan takes 20% off. To try it first, the 1 Week Trial is 7 packs at half price.
How much should a Labrador puppy eat?
Don't use this chart for a puppy. A growing Labrador needs a puppy food and an amount set by its age, not its weight alone. Our recipes are made for adult dogs, so message us with your puppy's age and weight before switching.
Sources
Daily amounts: the Wagbowl portion rule used by our feeding guide and quiz. Labrador weights and common problems: McGreevy et al., "Labrador retrievers under primary veterinary care in the UK: demography, mortality and disorders", Canine Genetics and Epidemiology, 2018 (33,320 dogs). The POMC gene: Raffan et al., Cell Metabolism, 2016 (University of Cambridge). Body condition: WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee body condition score chart. Prices: wag-bowl.com, 4 November 2026.
Questions
How much should a Labrador eat per day?
On Wagbowl fresh food, an adult Labrador of 25 kg needs about 880 g a day, 30 kg about 970 g and 35 kg about 1,050 g, on a normal day. Very active dogs need about 15% more. On kibble, follow the chart on your bag.
Why is my Labrador always hungry?
About 1 in 4 pet Labradors carry a change in the POMC gene that is linked to stronger food drive and extra body weight. Feed a measured amount and judge by the ribs and waist, not by the begging.
How many times a day should I feed my Labrador?
Twice a day, morning and evening, from one day's amount weighed out in advance. Take treats out of the same amount.
How much does it cost to feed a Labrador in Pakistan?
On Wagbowl's Monthly Plan, a 30 kg Labrador costs about Rs 500 a day on the Value Bowl or Rs 740 on Prime. Bought one-off, the Value Bowl is Rs 650 a kg.
How much should a Labrador puppy eat?
Don't use an adult chart for a puppy. Puppies need a puppy food and an amount set by age. Our recipes are for adult dogs, so message us with your puppy's age and weight first.
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