How Much Raw Dog Food Do I Feed?
Please refer to our raw dog food calculator for further daily/monthly feeding guidelines for your dog. Remember, no two dogs are identical in activity level and/or metabolic rate. Therefore, it is imperative to weigh your dog regularly to ensure they are at their ideal weight. It’s easy to feed too little or too much over time, which can affect your dog’s weight to become obese or skinny. I also see feeding adjustments in the summer, when the length of daylight is long, and again in winter, when their activity levels drop. Furthermore, dogs with higher/lower activity levels may need a larger/smaller amount per serving.
Puppies (Less than one year of age)
Approximate feeding guidelines. Up to 10% of their body weight is divided among 3-4 daily feedings.
Low to Normal Activity, Pet Dogs (1 year of age and older)
2-3% of their body weight, evenly divided between 2 meals per day.
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Endurance, High Activity, Performance, Sport, and Working Dogs
6-10% of their body weight, evenly divided between 2 meals per day.
Transition to Raw Dog Food
Transitioning to a raw diet is the best way to avoid hard-to-digest processed pet foods and ensure your dog’s optimal nutritional needs are met. Use our feeding guidelines to help your dog maintain good health and mental and physical well-being.