How to Use Raw Dog Food Calculator
The Raw Dog Food Calculator helps you compute daily and per-meal raw food portions for each ingredient category.
- Enter weight, stage, activity — These set the daily percent of body weight to feed.
- Choose body condition — Underweight dogs eat slightly more; overweight dogs slightly less.
- Pick a ratio model — Use BARF (with veg) or Prey-model (no plant matter).
- Customise if needed — Adjust muscle, bone, organ and vegetable percentages to match your sourcing.
Formula & Theory — Raw Dog Food Calculator
Daily intake is a percentage of body weight modulated by stage and activity:
daily_g = weight_kg × 1000 × percent(stage, activity, body)
# adult ideal: 2-3%, puppy 5-10%, working 3-4%
muscle_g = daily_g × muscle_pct
bone_g = daily_g × bone_pct
organ_g = daily_g × organ_pct
veg_g = daily_g × veg_pctUse Cases for Raw Dog Food Calculator
Switching from kibble to raw, calculating grocery orders, balancing prey-model meals across a week, or adjusting portions when a dog gains weight.
The Raw Dog Food Calculator is a quick reference, not a substitute for veterinary advice. Always cross-check with a vet, especially for medication or toxicity questions.