How many Muscle Gain Chews per day for my dog?
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Muscle Gain Soft Chews dose by your dog’s body weight.
Daily dose
| Dog weight | Daily chews |
|---|---|
| Under 25 lb (under 11 kg) | 1 chew |
| 25–50 lb (11–23 kg) | 2 chews |
| 50–75 lb (23–34 kg) | 3 chews |
| 75 lb+ (34 kg+) | 4 chews |
How to split larger doses
For dogs taking 3–4 chews per day, splitting the dose across two servings is the cleanest approach:
- 3 chews per day — 1 in the morning, 2 in the evening (or whichever order works for your routine).
- 4 chews per day — 2 in the morning, 2 in the evening.
Splitting helps absorption (amino acids are most useful when delivered in smaller doses over time) and is easier on the digestive system in the first 1–2 weeks.
Building up gradually
For dogs new to muscle supplements:
- Days 1–3 — start at half the daily dose (round up for odd numbers; e.g., a 60-lb dog gets 2 chews instead of 3).
- Days 4–7 — full daily dose.
This 1-week ramp-up reduces the chance of any digestive adjustment.
Going above the dose
Don’t. The formula is calibrated to provide a meaningful amount of amino acids without overloading your dog’s protein needs (which can stress the kidneys, especially in senior dogs). More chews don’t build muscle faster — they just exceed what the body can use.
Working dogs and high-activity breeds
The dosage by weight is correct for active dogs too. The activity itself is what triggers muscle synthesis; the chews just provide the substrate. A working farm dog and a couch dog of the same weight get the same daily dose.
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