Raw Dog Food Calculator (Daily Amount by Body Weight)
Enter the dog’s weight and the feeding percentage to get the daily raw food amount.
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Raw Dog Food Calculator (Daily Amount by Body Weight) by TheCalcTools
How the Raw Dog Food Calculator (Daily Amount by Body Weight) works
Raw feeding guides commonly size meals as a percentage of body weight, often 2% to 3% a day for adult dogs. The comparison output checks the calories against the AAHA estimate for a neutered adult (1.5 × RER).
The US FDA and veterinary associations warn that raw diets can carry Salmonella and Listeria, a risk for pets and people. A balanced diet needs the right mix of muscle, organ, bone and supplements; ask a veterinary nutritionist.
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Worked example
Using the default values shown in the calculator:
| Dog's weight (kg, adult: ideal weight) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Daily amount (% of body weight) | 2.5 % |
| Meals per day | 2 |
| Food calories per kg (if known) | 1500 |
- A 20 kg dog at 2.5% needs 500 g a day, 250 g per meal.
- That is 3.50 kg a week and about 750 kcal a day.
Result:
| Raw food per day (g) | 500 |
|---|---|
| Per meal (g) | 250 |
| Per week (kg) | 3.50 |
| Calories per day | 750 |
| Compared with the AAHA neutered-adult estimate | 76% |
Frequently asked questions
How much raw food for a 20 kg dog?
At 2.5%, about 500 g a day.
Is raw food safer or healthier?
There is no strong evidence it is healthier, and it carries a higher risk of bacterial contamination.
Sources and further reading
- U.S. FDA: Get the facts! Raw pet food diets can be dangerous to you and your pet
- AAHA 2021 Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
- Wikipedia: Raw feeding
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