How much Raw food should I feed my dog?
Raw dog food has become extremely popular due to the large number of benefits that comes along with it. It’s a great food for fussy dogs and is a real easy way of getting your best friend to enjoy mealtimes again.
It’s also a brilliant option for dogs who are sensitive to traditional proteins found in dry kibble such as chicken & beef as there is a far wider range of proteins available and the diet itself is much easier to control.
But a common question asked is how much should I feed my dog? A general rule is that an adult dog should have between 2-3% of their body weight per day. However, this is just a starting guide and should be adjusted accordingly to your dog. And specific circumstances should be considered such as:
- Age and breed of the dog
- Activity Levels
- Dietary plan (do they need to lose/gain weight)
Puppies have different requirements as in the first five months they grow the fastest and should be fed 5-6% of their growing body weight.
Dog Weight |
Daily Puppy Guideline (4-6%) |
Daily Adult Guideline (2-3%) |
5kg |
200-300g |
100-150g |
10kg |
400-600g |
250-300g |
15kg |
600-900g |
375-450g |
20kg |
800-1200g |
400-600g |
25kg |
1000-1500g |
500-750g |
30kg |
1200-1800g |
600-900g |
35kg |
1400-2100g |
700-1050g |
40kg |
1600-2400g |
800-1200g |
Please note this is a guideline and should be adjusted accordingly to each individual dogs needs and is assuming you are feeding a ready made complete raw food.