TOOL · RAW FEEDING 101
How Much Raw Should I Feed My Dog?
Use the calculators below to get a starting daily portion. Adult calculator for dogs over 68 weeks. Puppy calculator for younger dogs that are still growing. Enter your dog's weight, get an answer in seconds, then adjust from there based on body condition.
Adult Feeding Calculator
For dogs over 68 weeks of age. Enter your dog's BEST body weight — not their current weight if they're overweight, but the weight they should be at.
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Puppy Feeding Calculator
For dogs under 68 weeks. Puppies need more food relative to their size because they're still growing. Enter your puppy's CURRENT weight and current age in weeks.
Pick an age range so we know which growth stage to use.
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Weekly amount
Monthly amount
How to Use the Calculator
The number is a starting point, not a prescription. Here's how to use it well.
Use ideal weight, not current weight (for adults)
If your dog is overweight, enter the weight they should be at, not the weight they're at now. The calculator gives you the portion to feed for that target weight, which is what you want.
Feed for two weeks, then look at your dog
Body condition tells the truth. Are ribs and hip bones showing? Feed slightly more. Disappearing waistline? Feed slightly less. The figure-eight shape from above is what you're aiming for.
Adjust by 5-10 percent at a time
Don't make big swings. Small adjustments, two weeks of observation, then adjust again if needed. Most dogs settle into the right portion within a month.
Recalculate seasonally
Active dogs in summer eat more than the same dogs in winter on the couch. Working dogs eat more than couch dogs. Re-run the math any time activity level changes meaningfully.
Body Condition Matters More Than the Number
The calculator gives you a number. Your dog's body tells you whether the number is right.
From above, a healthy dog shows a clear waistline behind the ribs — a figure eight. From the side, the belly should tuck up toward the back legs, not hang straight or sag. You should be able to feel the ribs easily without seeing them sharply.
If you can see ribs and hip bones jutting out, your dog is too thin. If there's no waistline and the body looks the same width from shoulder to hip, your dog is too heavy. Adjust the portion accordingly.
Complete Nutrition
Rotate 4-5 Proteins Monthly
Why Variety Matters
Whatever the calculator says to feed, feed a variety of proteins on a monthly basis. Dogs need variety to get the full nutritional benefit of raw.
Aim for 3-4 (or more) to five different proteins in rotation: beef, turkey, duck, rabbit, fish, lamb, pork, chicken, and tripe blends. Variety pack subscriptions handle this automatically. If you build your own rotation, just keep the proteins moving.
Raw Squad Dog Tip
Skip the Peanut Butter
Peanuts are lectins. Lectins interfere with absorption of vitamins, minerals, and proteins, and they can inflame the gut lining. Chronic gut inflammation can contribute to organ disease, joint issues, allergies, and worse. Stick to single-ingredient treats.
Got Your Number? Here's What's Next.
Pick the proteins, set up your rotation, or get a real human to help you sanity-check the plan.
