🍽️ Meals & Munchies
Raw Food Calculator
Ballpark daily raw portions by body weight for adults and growing puppies.
Fill in a few details and watch the numbers wag into place.
Friendly reminder: ask your vet. These tools are smart guesses, not medical advice. When in doubt, call the professionals who know your pet best.
Frequently asked questions
- What does this raw food calculator tell me?
- It estimates how much raw food to feed based on your pet's weight and the typical percentage-of-body-weight method used in many raw feeding guides. Ratios may change for puppies, seniors, or active dogs.
- Does it include bone, organ, and muscle ratios?
- If the tool asks for a model or percentage, it reflects common prey-model or BARF-style splits. Always verify balance with a vet or veterinary nutritionist, especially for growing animals.
- What are common mistakes with raw feeding?
- Guessing weight, skipping organ meat, or not handling food safely are frequent issues. Use a scale, follow hygiene rules, and avoid raw diets for immunocompromised pets without professional guidance.
- Should I talk to my vet before feeding raw?
- Yes. Raw diets can affect nutrient balance and bacterial risk for pets and people in the home. Your vet can help you decide if raw is appropriate and how to monitor health.