Raw Dog Food Calculator
Short answer
Most adult dogs eat about 2–3% of their body weight in raw food per day — roughly 2% to lose weight, 2.5% to maintain, and 3% for active dogs. A 20 kg (44 lb) dog at 2.5% eats about 500 g a day. Puppies eat much more, from about 8% at 2–4 months down to 3% by a year old.
Feed about 340 grams of raw food a day.
Grams/day
340
Ounces/day
12
Pounds/day
0.75
At 2.5% of body weight per day. Split across meals and adjust to your dog’s body condition. Confirm a balanced raw diet with your veterinarian.
Consult your vet
These figures are planning estimates from the standard RER/MER formula and are not a substitute for veterinary advice. Your dog’s real needs depend on breed, body condition, health, and the specific food. Confirm the right amount with your veterinarian and adjust based on your dog’s body condition over time.
Raw feeding percentage by life stage
| Life stage | % of body weight / day |
|---|---|
| Adult — needs to lose weight | 2% |
| Senior / less active adult | 2% |
| Adult — maintain weight | 2.5% |
| Adult — active / needs to gain | 3% |
| Puppy — 2 to 4 months | 8% |
| Puppy — 4 to 6 months | 6% |
| Puppy — 6 to 8 months | 4% |
| Puppy — 8 to 12 months | 3% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much raw food should I feed my dog?
Most adult dogs eat about 2–3% of their body weight in raw food per day: roughly 2% to lose weight, 2.5% to maintain, and 3% for active dogs or those that need to gain. For a 20 kg (44 lb) dog, 2.5% is 500 g a day. Enter your dog’s weight above to get the grams, ounces, and pounds for each percentage.
How much raw food should a puppy eat?
Puppies eat a much higher share of their body weight than adults — about 8% at 2–4 months, dropping to roughly 6% at 4–6 months, 4% at 6–8 months, and 3% at 8–12 months, split across several meals. Weigh your puppy often, because the gram amount changes as they grow.
Do I feed raw by current weight or ideal weight?
Feed an adult dog by its ideal (target) body weight, then fine-tune by watching its body condition — ribs easily felt but not seen, with a visible waist. Growing puppies are fed by their current weight and re-checked as they gain.