All of our meals are specially formulated for dogs of all ages – from playful pups to golden oldies. There aren’t separate recipes for puppies and adult dogs. One range, perfectly balanced for every stage of life.
Why our food works for every age
All Butternut Box meals are developed by expert pet nutritionists and meet the nutritional needs of dogs at all life stages – from weaning right through to their senior years.
👉 No need for separate puppy food
👉 Perfectly balanced for growth and maintenance
👉 Soft texture, easy to chew for small mouths
Whether your dog is 2 months or 12 years old, our meals are packed with the right balance of protein, calcium, phosphorus and other key nutrients to support healthy growth and development.
🍼 Starting your puppy on Butternut
Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, but we know it can also feel a bit overwhelming. That’s where we come in.
When you sign up, we’ll ask for your puppy’s age in months and current weight. From there, we’ll:
Use our puppy-specific feeding guidelines (designed by leading nutritionists)
Tailor their daily portion size based on growth needs and calorie requirements
💡 Puppies need more calories than adults – don’t worry, we factor that in.
📈 What happens as your pup grows?
Puppies grow fast – and so do their appetites. But as they reach adolescence (around 12–18 months, depending on breed), their energy needs start to level out.
Here’s how Butternut helps you keep on top of it:
Monthly email reminders to check and update your pup’s weight
Easy updates in your account to reflect any changes
Portion sizes will be recommended in line with your pup’s growth as you update their weight in your account.
🎯 We also ask about snacking habits – if your pup is a treat-lover, we’ll factor that in too.
When they reach adolescence (around 12-18 months) their portion size should plateau or reduce slightly so they maintain a healthy and happy weight and prevent gaining any unwanted weight.
🔁 Super flexible, just like your puppy
Every dog is unique. If your puppy has a speedy metabolism or a more active lifestyle, they might need more fuel. No problem – our plans are flexible and easy to tweak.
The one area we are unable to account for is your puppy's metabolism. If your pup has a fast metabolism, they will burn more calories during rest and exercise, so they will need slightly more calories to support their active lifestyle, and this is why Butternut works so well, as our plans are super flexible
Whether you’re increasing their portions during a growth spurt or tapering down into adulthood, you’re in full control (with a little help from us).
💬 Need a paw?
Our Customer Love team is always here if you have any questions about feeding your pup, adjusting their plan, or anything else.