Question 1

How much raw food should I feed my dog per day?

Accepted Answer

Estimate your dog's daily calorie needs, then divide that number by the calorie density of the raw food. There is no single gram or ounce amount that works for every dog of the same weight.

Question 2

What percentage of my dog's body weight should I feed raw?

Accepted Answer

The common 2%–3% rule is only a rough starting point. Calories, food energy density, activity, body condition, age, and metabolism provide a more useful basis for estimating portions.

Question 3

Can I use this raw dog food calculator for puppies?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but the result should only be treated as a calorie estimate. Puppies need carefully balanced nutrition for growth, so use a complete and balanced growth diet or a professionally formulated recipe.

Question 4

Is an 80-10-10 raw diet complete and balanced?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. A meat-organ-bone ratio does not prove that a diet provides every essential vitamin, mineral, fatty acid, and other nutrient in the correct amount.

Question 5

How do I find the calorie content of raw dog food?

Accepted Answer

Check the package or manufacturer's nutrition information for values such as kcal/kg, kcal/oz, kcal/patty, or kcal/serving. Use the calorie value for the exact product you feed.

Question 6

Does freezing raw dog food kill harmful bacteria?

Accepted Answer

No. Freezing can slow bacterial growth, but it does not reliably sterilize raw food. Continue to wash hands, clean food-contact surfaces, and prevent cross-contamination when handling frozen or thawed raw food.

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