Raw 4 Paws Feeding Guide
How much raw food should I feed my dog every day?
A good starting point for an adult healthy dog is feed 2%-3% of their ideal body weight per day or if overweight then 2% of their desired body weight per day
- Puppies under 4 months feed 5% of current bodyweight per day
- Puppies 5-12 months 3% of the breed’s average adult body weight per day
- Small breed adult dogs 3-4% of body weight per day depending how active
- Large breed adult dogs 2-3% of body weight per day depending on activity level - Note: Small breeds generally burn more calories for their weight than larger breeds and have a faster metabolism
- Sedentary old dog 2% of bodyweight per day will be a good starting point
IMPORTANT : Monitor your dog’s weight and adjust up or down accordingly to maintain a constant healthy body weight
Some adult dogs thrive on one meal per day and others do better on two meals per day
Puppies up until 6 months need 3 meals per day
Puppies 6-12 months require 2 meals per day
For growing puppies (under 12 months) it is important for bone growth and development, especially while they are cutting teeth, to make sure puppies are never underweight and important for their joint development that they are not obese