Feeding Guide

1. How Much Raw Food to Feed

Most adult dogs do well eating 1.5%–2.5% of their ideal adult body weight per day.

This amount depends on:

• Age
• Activity level
• Metabolism
• Season (dogs often eat less in summer)

Start with the chart below, then adjust based on your dog’s body condition.

2. How Often to Feed

Adult Dogs (12+ months):

• 1–2 meals per day

Puppies (under 12 months):

• 2–4 meals per day
• Younger puppies need more frequent meals for digestion and healthy growth.

3. Puppy Feeding Amounts

Puppies eat a percentage of their ideal adult weight, not their current weight.

• 2–4 months: 8–10%
• 4–6 months: 6–8%
• 6–8 months: 4–6%
• 8–12 months: 3–4%

Puppies grow quickly—adjust weekly.

4. Adult Feeding Chart (lbs/day)

Dogs typically need to eat less during summer, than the rest of the year. 

Important: These are averages—adjust as needed to keep your dog lean and healthy.

5. When to Adjust Food Amounts

Feed More If Your Dog Is:

• A puppy or adolescent
• Very active
• Underweight or losing weight
• Pregnant or nursing
• Recovering from illness

Feed Less If Your Dog Is:

• Low-energy or sedentary
• A senior dog
• Overweight
• Eating during hot summer months

Seasonal guide:

• Summer: 10–20% less
• Winter: 10–20% more (especially active dogs)

6. How to Serve Raw Food

You can feed frozen or thawed.

Frozen:

• Great for fast eaters
• Helps with boredom
• Avoid if your dog has tooth sensitivity

Thawed:

• Good for dogs with dental concerns
• Always thaw in the fridge

7. Hydration & Digestion

Raw food contains natural moisture that helps:

• Kidney and bladder health
• Prevent UTIs
• Improve digestion and nutrient absorption
• Produce smaller, less smelly stools

No extra water is needed unless your dog prefers it.

8. Signs You’re Feeding the Right Amount

Healthy Signs:

• Visible waist
• Ribs easy to feel
• Good energy
• Consistent stools
• Shiny coat and healthy skin

Signs to Adjust:

• Loose stools → feed slightly less or change proteins
• Hunger or weight loss → increase food
• Low energy → increase food or try different proteins

9. Final Tips

• Keep a consistent schedule
• Rotate proteins for balanced nutrition
• Check your dog’s weight every 2–3 weeks
• Adjust amounts with activity changes and seasons
• Store food frozen and handle raw meat safely

10. Switching Your Dog to Raw

Transition slowly. Please see our transition page for more information.