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How much raw food should my dog eat a day?

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As a general rule, dogs should be eating approximately 2-5% of their body weight in raw food per day. This will vary depending on the dog's energy and activity levels. If your pet is overweight and needs to lose a few extra kilos, feed them closer to 2% of their body weight and give them more exercise. 6 янв. 2017 г.


How much should I feed my dog raw food?

How Much Raw Food to Feed a Dog? Feed approximately 2-3% of your dog's weight daily and split this between two meals. For example, a 50 pound dog would need ½ to ¾ of a pound raw dog food per meal.

How many times a day do you feed raw dog food?

If you are wondering how often you should feed your dog, we recommend 2-4 times per day for puppies and 1-2 times per day for adult dogs. Again, this will depend on if your dog has any specific requirements set out by your vet. Learn more about how to feed your adult dog a raw food diet by clicking here!

How much raw meat does a dog need per day?

(1) Do The Math Yourself With A Raw Feeding Formula: 2-4% Of Your Dog's Ideal Body Weight Per Day. Seasoned raw feeders use a specific formula to calculate their adult dog's daily raw dog food allowance. They feed 2-4% of the adult dog's ideal body weight in raw dog food per day.

What happens if I feed my dog too much raw food?

By feeding uncooked meat, there's a higher risk your dog will develop a foodborne illness or other type of bacterial infection. Additionally, there's an increased risk you or a member of your family will come into contact with the bacteria and develop a foodborne illness.

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