Each wild dog will consume on average 2 - 3 kg of meat per day. The maximum amount that one wild dog has been recorded eating is 9kg in one meal (one third of their body weight!). Wild dogs almost exclusively kill small to medium sized antelope, 25 - 150kg.
Do wild dogs eat meat?
Wild dogs eat a variety of food which comprise mainly of prey animals, consisting of raw meat, bones, organs and a small amount of the vegetable matter contained in the gut of their prey.
Do stray dogs eat meat?
Either way, they eat everything – the internal organs, the meat, the bones… the lot. Unlike cats, dogs aren't obligate carnivores. They can and do eat vegetable matter. Wild dogs will search for rotten fruit and will eat the semi-digested contents of their prey's stomach.
How much does an African wild dog eat in a day?
In East Africa, African wild dogs in packs of 17 to 43 eat 3.7 pounds (1.7 kg) of meat on average each day.
What is a wild dog's favorite food?
Wild dogs mostly take small prey such as rabbits, possums, rats, wallabies and bandicoots. However, when hunting in packs, they will take larger animals such as kangaroos and goats. The young of larger livestock such as cattle and horses are also vulnerable to attack.
More useful articles on a similar topic 👇
What meats are good for dog treats?What do street dogs like to eat?
