{"id":4533,"date":"2021-03-05T04:15:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T04:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/?p=4533"},"modified":"2022-08-06T21:28:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-06T20:28:59","slug":"raw-food-feeding-guide-for-dog-how-much-raw-food-to-feed-a-dog-each-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/raw-food-feeding-guide-for-dog-how-much-raw-food-to-feed-a-dog-each-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Raw Food Feeding Guide For Dog: How Much Raw Food To Feed A Dog Each Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeding a dog a raw food diet and how much raw food to feed a dog each day is a practice that an owner should research before employing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A raw diet for your dog can consist of organ meat, muscle meat, whole or ground bone, raw eggs, vegetables, dog-safe fruits, and dairy producers such as yogurt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are dogs, such as racing greyhounds and sled dogs that have long eaten raw food diets, applying that same feeding practice to family pets is a relatively recent practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/food-not-to-give-a-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"u6f0f6e3fbb27d858d16e9458f23f2e8a\"><style> .u6f0f6e3fbb27d858d16e9458f23f2e8a { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#E67E22; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #E67E22!important; text-decoration:none; } .u6f0f6e3fbb27d858d16e9458f23f2e8a:active, .u6f0f6e3fbb27d858d16e9458f23f2e8a:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u6f0f6e3fbb27d858d16e9458f23f2e8a { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u6f0f6e3fbb27d858d16e9458f23f2e8a .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#FFFFFF; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u6f0f6e3fbb27d858d16e9458f23f2e8a .postTitle { color:#FFFFFF; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u6f0f6e3fbb27d858d16e9458f23f2e8a:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Food Not To Give A Dog<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><b>The Inception Of The Raw Food Diet for Dogs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1993, an Australian veterinarian named<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drianbillinghurst.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Ian Billinghurst<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggested that feeding your pet the BARF diet (yes, that is really what he calls it) would help your pet thrive. Calling his feeding suggestions for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, this diet consists of raw foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Billinghurst feels that an evolutionary diet based on what canines ate before becoming domesticated is the best diet for dogs. He contends that raw, meaty bones and vegetable scraps are better for dogs than grain-based commercial dog foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Proponents of raw diets say that this type of diet will give your pet:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shinier coat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthier skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaner teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher energy levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller stools\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>A typical diet of raw dog food typically consists of:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1188113209-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4538 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1188113209-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle meat, often still on the bone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bones, either whole or ground<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organ meats such as livers and kidneys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetables like broccoli, spinach, and celery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apples or other fruit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some dairy, such as yogurt\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw dog food can be homemade, store-bought, freeze-dried, or dehydrated. Meticulous care is required in the handling, preparation, and sanitation of raw food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Much Raw Food Should You Feed Your Dog<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several recommendations for the amount of raw food that you should feed your dog.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Number 1<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would be best to feed your dog about 2 &#8211; 4% of their weight in food and split this amount between two meals. The percentage will vary depending on your pet&#8217;s age, breed, activity level, and metabolic rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller dogs require a higher percentage of their body weight, and the opposite is true for larger dogs; they will need a smaller percentage of their body weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Number 2<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another quick way to determine how much to feed is to replace every 1 cup of dry food (high-quality grain-free) with 1\/2 lb. of raw. If your dog is currently eating 3 cups of dry food per day = 1.5 lbs. of raw per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Number 3<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another recommendation is to feed your pet 2% of your dog&#8217;s ideal body weight. Simply take the total and divide it into how many meals per day. For example 50 lb dog x 2% = 1. This means your pet requires 1 lb. per day. Divided into 2 meals = 1\/2 lb. per serving.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Guidelines For How Much Raw Food To Feed Your Dog<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Feeding Portion Guidelines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your average 12-13 lb dog requires 1\/4 lb of food daily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For average 25 lb dog requires 1\/2 lb of food daily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your average 50 lb dog requires 1 lb of food daily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For average 75 lb dog requires 1 1\/2 lb of food daily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your average 100 lb dog requires 2 lb of food daily<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tree-Planting-Infographic.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4540 \" src=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tree-Planting-Infographic-410x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"363\" height=\"908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tree-Planting-Infographic-410x1024.png 410w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tree-Planting-Infographic-120x300.png 120w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tree-Planting-Infographic-768x1920.png 768w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tree-Planting-Infographic-614x1536.png 614w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tree-Planting-Infographic.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost, you should consult your pet&#8217;s veterinarian for the amount of food that you should be feeding your pet. Your vet will already know your dog&#8217;s history, and you can fill in their activity level. Use the guidelines that your vet gives you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tips For The Proper Handling Of Raw Pet Food<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_398881990-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4537 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_398881990-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that your pet always has<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/?s=best+dog+bowls\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one of the best, clean and sturdy dog bowls.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever you use raw products, it is important to have bowls that are easy to keep clean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taken from the USDA website, here are some tips from the U.S. Food And Drug Administration for properly handling<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/animal-veterinary\/animal-health-literacy\/get-facts-raw-pet-food-diets-can-be-dangerous-you-and-your-pet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw Pet Food Diets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 These tips will assure that you keep yourself and your pet safe from foodborne illnesses when feeding a raw diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Tips From The USDA For Handling Raw Pet Food Diets\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water (for at least 20 seconds) after handling raw pet food and after touching surfaces or objects that have come in contact with the raw food. Potentially contaminated surfaces include countertops and the inside of refrigerators and microwaves. Potentially contaminated objects include kitchen utensils, feeding bowls, and cutting boards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thoroughly clean and disinfect all surfaces and objects that come in contact with raw pet food. First, wash with hot soapy water and then follow with a disinfectant. A solution of 1 tablespoon bleach to 1 quart (4 cups) water is an effective disinfectant. For a larger supply of the disinfectant solution, add \u00bc cup bleach to 1 gallon (16 cups) water. You can also run items through the dishwasher after each use to clean and disinfect them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freeze raw meat and poultry products until you are ready to use them, and thaw them in your refrigerator or microwave, not on your countertop or in your sink.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carefully handle raw and frozen meat and poultry products. Don&#8217;t rinse raw meat, poultry, fish, and seafood. Bacteria in the raw juices can splash and spread to other food and surfaces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep raw food separate from other food.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediately cover and refrigerate what your pet doesn&#8217;t eat, or throw the leftovers out safely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re using raw ingredients to make your own cooked pet food, be sure to cook all food to a proper internal temperature as measured by a food thermometer. Thorough cooking kills<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Salmonella, L. monocytogenes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and other harmful foodborne bacteria.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t kiss your pet around its mouth, and don&#8217;t let your pet lick your face. This is especially important after your pet has just finished eating raw food.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thoroughly wash your hands after touching or being licked by your pet. If your pet gives you a &#8220;kiss,&#8221; be sure to also wash your face.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>Is a raw diet more expensive for dogs?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, feeding a dog a raw diet is more expensive than regular dog food. Even if you choose the highest quality kibble, a raw diet can cost from $2.50 to $5.00 a day. In comparison, feeding a dog a super-premium commercial kibble costs about $1 a day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>How long does it take a dog to adjust to raw food?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, it will take a dog about two weeks to make a full transition to a raw food diet. This will depend on the age, weight, and activity level of the dog. It is better to do a slow transition. Regular food should never be mixed with raw, as these foods process at different rates in a dog&#8217;s digestive system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Do most vets recommend a raw dog food diet?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where your pet is concerned, always consult with your vet before beginning a new regime with your dog. There are some indications that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovermagazine.com\/planet-earth\/why-few-vets-say-raw-dog-food-is-a-good-idea\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Few Vets Say Raw Dog Food is a Good Idea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out what your vet thinks is the best for your pet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>What To Do If Your Pet Swallows Something They Shouldn\u2019t\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how careful you are, your dog might find and swallow something they shouldn&#8217;t. Keep the number of your local vet, the closest emergency clinic, and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center &#8212; (888) 426-4435 &#8212; where you know you can find it. And, if you think your dog has eaten something toxic, call for emergency help right away.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feeding a dog a raw food diet and how much raw food to feed a dog each day is a practice that an owner should research before employing. A raw diet for your dog can consist of organ meat, muscle meat, whole or ground bone, raw eggs, vegetables, dog-safe fruits, and dairy producers such as &#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/raw-food-feeding-guide-for-dog-how-much-raw-food-to-feed-a-dog-each-day\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Raw Food Feeding Guide For Dog: How Much Raw Food To Feed A Dog Each Day&#8221;<\/span> &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":4536,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4533"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4533"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4533\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5073,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4533\/revisions\/5073"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4536"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4533"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4533"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4533"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}