How Much Dog Food Topper Should You Use?
A simple, weight-based guide to the right amount - so you help without overdoing it.
Quick answer: Keep toppers and seasonings to about 10 percent of daily calories - roughly half to one teaspoon for small dogs, one to two teaspoons for medium dogs, and about a tablespoon for large dogs, sprinkled and stirred in daily.
The right amount of topper is less about a fixed number and more about a ratio: toppers and treats together should stay under about 10 percent of your dog's daily calories, so the complete, balanced base diet still provides the nutrition your dog needs.
For a fine whole-food seasoning, the amounts below are an easy starting point by dog size. Start on the lower end, watch your dog's weight and stools, and adjust. Dogs with health conditions, or on a vet-prescribed diet, should get the amount cleared by their vet.
Daily is completely fine within that guideline - consistency is what keeps a picky dog coming back to the bowl. If you ever see loose stools after adding something new, cut back and introduce it more slowly.
Every EveryPetHaven seasoning lists its net weight so you can portion easily - browse them at everypethaven.com/shop/seasonings/.
| Dog weight | Starting daily amount (fine seasoning) |
|---|---|
| Under 15 lb | About half to one teaspoon |
| 15-40 lb | About one to two teaspoons |
| 40-70 lb | About one tablespoon |
| Over 70 lb | About one to one and a half tablespoons |