We recommend to feed your dog 2% of its ideal body weight in food per day and cats 2.5%. Simply take the total and divide into how many meals you are feeding per day. For example 50 lb dog x 2% = 1. This means your pet requires 1 lb. per day. Divided into 2 meals = 1/2 lb. per serving.
Un autre moyen rapide de déterminer la quantité à nourrir est de remplacer chaque 1 tasse de nourriture sèche (sans céréales de haute qualité) par 1/2 lb de cru. Si votre chien mange actuellement 3 tasses de nourriture sèche par jour il mangera 1,5 lb. de cru par jour.
Directives relatives aux portions alimentaires:
Votre chien d'environ 12 à 13 lb a besoin de 1/4 lb de nourriture par jour
Votre chien d'environ de 25 lb a besoin de 1/2 lb de nourriture par jour
Votre chien d'environ 50 lb a besoin de 1 lb de nourriture par jour
Votre chien d'environ 75 lb a besoin de 1,5 lb de nourriture par jour
Votre chien d'environ 100 lb a besoin de 2 lb de nourriture par jour
Pour déterminer le coût mensuel, utilisez simplement l'échelle mobile sur cette page. Déplacez la balance jusqu'au poids idéal de votre animal pour estimer votre coût d'alimentation mensuel.
Outils de mesure
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Chaque emballage scellé sous vide de nos boîtes de 4 livres contient une livre. Si votre chien consomme 1/4 de livre quotidiennement, vous pouvez diviser le paquet en 4 portions égales. Même chose pour 1/3 de livre = 3 jours ou 1/2 livre = 2 jours.
Conversion des mesures de nourriture crue en mesures de nourriture sèche
Une autre astuce pratique consiste à se rappeler que de manière générale, ½ livre d’aliments crus équivaut à une tasse de nourriture sèche (sans grains, de haute qualité). Si vous donniez 2 tasses de nourriture sèche à votre chien par jour, il va probablement manger une livre d’aliments crus quotidiennement.
Hi, how would it be adjusted if we wanted to also mix some sweet potatoes in there, would the weight requirement of the raw food change? Or is it still the same weight in raw food PLUS any add-ins? Thanks!
Hi Krista, You can certainly add in more fruit and vegetables if you like. We always suggest low-glycemic (less sweet) options so as not to encourage yeast overgrowth in the body. Fruit and veg shouldn’t make up more than 20% of the overall diet. They’re a great addition to help with weight loss – you can substitute a portion of the raw meal with vegetables. Or, if your dog doesn’t need to lose weight, you can add some in addition to their raw portion of the meal.
Hey there! I am just looking to switch my dog from kibble to raw. I am just reviewing your calculations and would like some guidance. As per your calculations it would appear that I would feed my dog about 2 LBS per day. She currently eats 3.5 cups per day and is 50 pounds. She is extremely lean and not an ounce of fat on her. According to your calculations she should only be eating about 1 LB of raw food per day? Any information would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for your time,
Cody and Echo
Hi Cody, Your average dog requires 2% of their body weight in raw food daily which for Echo would be 1lb each day. You can split that into two 1/2 lb meals each day.
Hope that helps
Hi there
I have a 8 month Bernedoodle I just switch to raw how much should he be eating I feed him 2x a day thank you
Hi Melanie,
By 8 months old, pups are eating their full adult portion – roughly 2% of their ideal adult weight.
As an example – if your pup is expected to be 50 lbs full grown, it would eat 1 lb per day and if you expect 100 lbs full grown, it would eat 2 lbs per day. However, always adjust feeding portions as necessary to ensure there’s not extreme weight loss or gain. Hope that helps!
How much should I feed a 4month old Schnauser puppy
Hi Robert, At 4 months old, your average puppy is just about eating their full adult food portion. If you expect your schnauzer to be roughly 30 lbs, they would eat roughly 2/3 lb per day as an adult, so at the puppy stage it might be just a little less than that. Please reach out for a custom meal plan for your puppy. https://bigcountryraw.ca/getting-started/customized-meal-planning/
I have a year and half old Boston Terrier who is 22lbs.
I bought the Turkey Dinner/Chicken Dinner/Breeder Blend grab to go frozen box for $63.
How long will it last? How much should I feed him per day? (Like two cups or so)? Should I be adding anything else or just that?
Please let me know. Any other tips would help too.
P.S. he is one picky dog lol.
Thanks
Addy
Hi Addy, Your average dog requires 2% of their ideal body weight in food daily.
Our Cost and Portion Calculator would be super helpful for you:
https://bigcountryraw.ca/getting-started/cost-portion-calculator/
Hi.I have a 20 week old active Finnish Laphaund.He is 34 lbs. How much raw should he get per day approximatley? We have been feeding him @ 7oz for breakfast, 8 oz for dinner and @ 7-8 oz for supper.
Hi Tony, by 4 months old, some dogs are already eating their full adult portion of food – about 2% of their ideal body weight in food each day. You might find our cost and portion calculator helpful https://bigcountryraw.ca/getting-started/cost-portion-calculator/
I have two Greyhounds. Budgets only allow me to switch part of there food to raw. They weigh 65lb and 50lb. I expect the 50 pounder (an 8month old female) to be around 70Lb based on parents. If I am going to switch 1/4-1/2 their diet to raw how much should I feed, and should I do it mixed with kibble or in a separate meal? I would love some advice!
Yes, you can feed both kibble and raw. We know that this is a controversial topic for many people. Providing even some fresh raw food in their diet than none at all.
If you want to feed 1/4 raw, you feed 1/4 the daily portion of raw and 3/4 the daily portion of kibble in one day. Or 1/2 and 1/2 if that’s what you decide. You can also alternate days, 1 day dry and 1 day raw.
Hi, I have a 11 month old Corgi who is fussy as all get out. He has been losing weight as he refuses most food I give him. It was recommended to try raw and for the first time I’ve seen him excited for food!! I’m am unsure how much to feed him with the raw. Please advise.
Hi Jen, your pup would be eating his adult portion in food at 11 months old – roughly 1/2 to 3/4 lb of food each day, depending on his ideal adult weight. Always monitor body condition and if you’re seeing undesired weight gain or loss, adjust the food portion.
I’m new and struggling to feed the right amount. I have a 21 lb French Bulldog. She’s a bit underweight in my opinion. I’ve been feeding her rabbit. This morning I added a raw egg. I’ve been giving her a 1/4 cup three times a day. I’d like to add to her meals. What’s your suggestion and am I feeding enough? I’m also giving her an Omega supplement.
Hi there, Our suggested feeding amounts might need to be tweaked for your dog. Rabbit is known to be a lean protein so you would have to feed a considerable amount to see desired weight gain. Try adding some Pure Pork or Pure Beef into the meal rotation. If you need more feeding advice, don’t hesitate to fill out a complimentary meal plan at https://bigcountryraw.ca/getting-started/customized-meal-planning/ and our knowledgeable staff will get you on the right track.
Hi, I have a 10month aussie who at the moment is a little on the heavy side. He is getting about 150g of kibble and 200g of cooked meat with 150g of kibble. My question is according to easybarf.com he should be getting 375g of raw x 2 how do I translate this for mixing kibble and “raw” (cooked meat)? I’m guessing that for ex 100g of raw isn’t equal to 100g of kibble…?
To be precise : 150-200g of kibble morning (spread out as he doesn’t eat by himself he doesn’t want to so I hand feed during training sessions or walks)
200g meat + 150g kibble evening
Hi Sarah,
The easiest way would be to do 50/50 – half of his ideal portion in kibble and half of his ideal portion in raw. If you’re working on training, the kibble can be his “meal” during your training sessions. The best indicator if you’re feeding enough or too much is body condition. Just keep an eye on that and adjust food portions accordingly. You should be able to feel ribs, though not prominently, but not see them.
According to your recommendations, my 9 lb chihuahua would require 1/4 lb of food per day at the most. However, you say that once food is thawed, you need to use it within 3 days. This is not possible with your 1 lb package sizes. How do you suggest that we handle this? Do you have any plans to make smaller packages for small dogs?
Hi Erica,
For the really little toy breed dogs, a lot of people thaw the pouch, portion it into single serving sizes and refreeze. It’s ok to do this once, but when it’s thawed for the second time, it should be used up within a day or two. I hope that helps