Formula Used
Weight conversion: weight in kilograms = pounds × 0.45359237.
Adjusted feeding percent: base percent × activity factor × body condition factor.
Daily raw food: dog weight in grams × adjusted feeding percent ÷ 100.
Per meal amount: daily raw food ÷ meals per day.
Weekly amount: daily raw food × 7.
Ingredient amount: daily raw food × ingredient ratio ÷ 100.
Estimated calories: daily grams ÷ 100 × kcal per 100g.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your dog name, weight, and weight unit. Choose the life stage, activity level, and body condition. Select a feeding percent mode. Use auto mode for a guided estimate. Use custom mode when your veterinarian or nutrition plan gives a specific percentage.
Pick a diet model. The prey model uses meat, bone, liver, and other organ. The BARF model also includes produce or extras. For custom ratios, enter each percentage. The calculator normalizes custom values when their total is not exactly 100.
Press calculate to view daily, weekly, per-meal, calorie, transition, and ingredient results. Use the CSV or PDF buttons to save the same calculated data.
Raw Feeding Planning Guide
A raw food plan should start with body weight, not guesses. Dogs vary in metabolism, age, work level, and body condition. This calculator gives a planning estimate. It does not replace a veterinary nutrition plan.
Why Portions Matter
Most adult dogs begin near two to three percent of body weight each day. Puppies often need a higher percent because growth is demanding. Seniors or overweight dogs may need less. Working dogs may need more. The best amount is the one that keeps steady weight, normal stools, clear energy, and healthy skin.
Balanced Bowl Structure
Many raw feeders use a prey style split. A common guide is eighty percent muscle meat, ten percent edible bone, five percent liver, and five percent other secreting organ. Some owners prefer a BARF style plan with produce. This page supports both models, plus a custom ratio. Ratio totals are normalized, so unusual plans still show a complete daily breakdown.
Reading The Results
The daily total shows the target raw food weight for one day. The per meal value divides that number by your selected meal count. The weekly total helps with shopping, batch prep, and freezer planning. Ingredient rows show grams, ounces, and pounds. These numbers are estimates, so round them sensibly for kitchen use.
Safe Feeding Notes
Use edible bone only when it is suitable for the dog. Never feed cooked bones. Keep raw food cold, clean bowls well, and wash hands after handling meat. Introduce new proteins gradually. Watch stool quality after bone changes. Hard stools may mean too much bone. Loose stools may mean too much fat, too fast a transition, or another issue.
When To Adjust
Check body condition every two weeks. You should feel ribs with light pressure. The waist should be visible from above. Increase portions when a dog becomes thin or loses energy. Reduce portions when fat covers the ribs or weight rises. Puppies need frequent review because growth changes quickly.
Final Advice
Use the calculator as a structured start. Then observe your dog, record changes, and speak with a veterinarian when health history is complex. Keep notes about proteins, stools, appetite, weight, and behavior. Records make adjustments easier. They also help veterinary discussions.
FAQs
1. What percent of body weight should an adult dog eat?
Many adult dogs start near two to three percent of body weight daily. The right amount depends on age, activity, metabolism, and body condition. Adjust slowly after watching weight and stool quality.
2. Can this calculator be used for puppies?
Yes, it includes puppy ranges. Puppies often need a higher daily percentage than adults. Growth changes fast, so review portions often and ask a veterinarian about breed size and nutrient balance.
3. What does 80/10/5/5 mean?
It means 80 percent muscle meat, 10 percent edible bone, 5 percent liver, and 5 percent other secreting organ. It is a common prey style planning ratio.
4. What is edible bone?
Edible bone means raw bone that is suitable for chewing and digestion. Never feed cooked bones. Bone choice depends on dog size, chewing style, dental health, and safety supervision.
5. Why does the calculator include calories?
Calories help compare raw food with other diets. The value is only an estimate because meats vary in fat and moisture. Change the kcal per 100g field when you know your food value.
6. Should overweight dogs eat less raw food?
Often, yes. The calculator reduces the estimate when overweight condition is selected. Weight loss should be steady, not extreme. Ask a veterinarian before making major diet restrictions.
7. Can I use custom ratios?
Yes. Choose custom ratio and enter meat, bone, liver, other organ, and produce values. The calculator normalizes the numbers, so the final breakdown still totals one complete daily plan.
8. Is raw feeding safe for every dog?
Not always. Dogs with illness, immune issues, pregnancy, or special nutrient needs may need a different plan. Discuss raw feeding with a veterinarian before changing complex diets.