Description
Determine the right daily raw food portions for your dog to balance nutrition and support overall health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 70-80% muscle meat (e.g., chicken, beef, turkey)
- 10-15% organ meat (e.g., liver, kidney)
- 10-15% raw bones (e.g., ground chicken necks)
- 5-10% vegetables (e.g., spinach, carrots, broccoli)
- 5% fruits (e.g., apples, blueberries)
- 1–2 eggs per week
- Supplements (e.g., fish oil, calcium)
Instructions
- Consult your vet to confirm your dog’s weight and dietary needs.
- Calculate daily portion size: 2-3% of your dog’s body weight for adults, 5-8% for puppies.
- Select protein sources and adjust ratios based on your dog’s activity level and health.
- Chop or grind meats, organs, and bones to manageable sizes.
- Mix vegetables and fruits into the protein blend.
- Add eggs or supplements as needed.
- Store portions in airtight containers; thaw before serving.
Notes
- Avoid cooked bones—they splinter and pose risks.
- Introduce new proteins gradually to check for allergies.
- Monitor your dog’s weight and adjust portions if needed.
- Keep raw food refrigerated and handle with clean utensils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dog Food
- Method: Raw Feeding
- Cuisine: Pet Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies by dog weight
- Calories: Varies by ingredients
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies