Because our raw food for dogs has more healthy calories and is more nutritionally dense, your dog will require less of our food than the commercial kibble or canned food they’ve been eating until now. But how much less? Firstly, don’t let your dog dictate the terms! Our raw dog food diet is packed with the ingredients your dog naturally craves, so they’re bound to beg for more. Most importantly, their stomachs will no longer be bloated by the useless bulk fillers in manufactured pet foods. A good rule of thumb for portion control is to provide your dog with a daily portion weighing 2.5% of its total body weight. So, if your dog is 40 pounds, needs to maintain weight, and is reasonably active, he’ll need about 1 pound (that’s 16 oz or approx. 450 grams) of raw food daily. You can feed that all at once or in two meals daily. If your dog appears too thin or is super-active, feed a little more, but avoid overfeeding. Instead, try a 3% portion for a more gradual weight gain. Feed less if your dog is overweight, older, or naturally takes less exercise. Remember, a meat-based raw dog food diet is much more nutrient and calorie-dense than kibble. If overfeeding your dog, it will gain weight quickly, so it’s always better to start with too little and increase portions gradually. Pregnant and nursing mothers, as do puppies, need a daily portion that’s 5-10% of their body weight. Albright’s raw dog food is certified for healthy puppy growth.