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Calculate Your Dog’s Daily Raw Food Portion

Are you ready to switch your dog to a raw diet? Enter your dog's weight and pick the most appropriate lifestage to find out how much raw dog food your pooch is going to need.

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4 lbs Per day

Split daily feeding recommendation into your preferred number of meals per day for your dog.

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How Much Raw Food Should You Feed Your Dog?

Raw dog food is one of the most natural food formats for dogs, but even the best diet can be unhealthy if you feed it wrong. To ensure you are offering your dog the most appropriate nutrition, you need to consider factors like age, weight, and activity level. 

Remember that these are a great guideline for raw feeding, but don't be afraid to make adjustments as needed to best suit your dog's unique nutritional and energy needs. 

New to raw feeding? Check out our complete Raw Dog Food Guide for Beginners.


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Raw Dog Food Feeding FAQs

How do I calculate how much raw food my dog needs?

The general method of calculating your dog's raw food portions is based on a percentage of their body weight. If 2.5% is the recommendation for your dog's weight, age, and activity, then you multiply their weight in lbs by 0.025. This will give you the daily portion of raw food in lbs that you should feed.

How much raw food should puppies eat?

To help sustain growth and development during the puppy stage, they require more calories and nutrients than adult dogs, which is why puppy raw feeding guidelines will seem high. Instead of the general 2.5% modifier, puppies may require anywhere from 4-8% of their body weight to build muscle and maintain activity.

How do I adjust portions for activity level?

Some dogs don't perfectly fit the mould of their breed, age, or size, so adjustments may be needed to maintain healthy weight and energy levels. Start modifying feeding guidelines in small increments and monitor their weight and growth. Large portion changes too quickly can lead to unwanted weight gain or digestive problems.