Raw Dog Food Calculator

Your dog's dietary needs vary by activity level, metabolic rate, age, breed, outdoor temperature and other variables. It is important that you observe your pet closely and increase or reduce food quantity as needed for proper weight.

How Much Should I Feed My Adult Dog?

One rule of thumb is to feed 2-4% of the pet’s body weight. Smaller dogs will require a higher percentage of their body weight, while larger dogs will require a smaller percentage of their body weight. The daily portion should be split between morning and night.

a 10 lb. dog will eat about 2 to 2-1/2 lbs. per week or about 10 lbs per month
a 25 lb. dog will eat about 5 lbs per week or about 20 lbs per month
a 50 lb. dog will eat about 8 lbs per week or about 32 lbs per month
a 75 lb. dog will eat about 10-1/2 lbs per week or about 42 lbs per month
a 100 lb. dog will eat about 13-1/2 lbs per week or about 54 lbs per month

Remember that these are guidelines and that food needs vary. Observe your pet closely and increase or reduce food quantity as needed for proper weight. Always consult your integrative veterinarian, especially for puppies and pregnant or nursing dogs.

Important note: If you are transitioning from dry food, it is common to see significant weight loss in the first week, which is primarily water weight. After this, it is important that they lose no more than 1 – 2% of their body weight per week. It is recommended that you work with your veterinarian to assist in monitoring your dog during weight loss.

How Much Do I Feed My Puppy?

Feed puppies anywhere from 2-3x the amount an adult dog of the same weight would eat. For example, a puppy that weighs 10 pounds would eat 2-3x the amount a 10 pound adult dog would eat.

Feed very young puppies 3 or 4 times per day. Older puppies generally do just fine with twice-daily feedings.

Just like adult dogs, there are several factors that play into the amount of food to feed your puppy: age, weight, anticipated adult weight, breed and more. Observe him or her closely and adjust food quantity as needed.