A Complete Raw Feeding Guide (with Charts)

Feeding your dog a raw diet is one of the best decisions you can make for their long-term health — but one of the first questions new raw feeders ask is:

“How much raw food should I feed my dog each day?”

The good news: raw feeding doesn’t have to be complicated.
Use the simple guidelines below to calculate your dog’s ideal portion size, based on:

• Body weight
• Age (puppy or adult)
• Activity level
• Body condition (lean, ideal, overweight)

Let’s break it down clearly and simply.

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🐾 How Much Raw Food Should Adult Dogs Eat?

Most adult dogs thrive on 2%–3% of their ideal body weight per day.

👉 Use this formula:

Daily Portion = Ideal Weight × 2–3%

Meaning:

• Less active dogs: closer to 2%
• Moderately active dogs: around 2.5%
• Highly active / working dogs: closer to 3% or more

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📊 Adult Dog Feeding Chart (By Body Weight)

DAILY Portions (based on 2.5% average)

Dog Weight	Daily Raw Food	Notes
2 kg	50 g	Toy breeds
5 kg	125 g	Small dogs
10 kg	250 g	Jack Russell, Cavapoo
15 kg	375 g	Spaniels
20 kg	500 g	Border Collie
25 kg	625 g	Standard breeds
30 kg	750 g	Labradors
35 kg	875 g	Huskies
40 kg	1,000 g (1kg)	Large breeds
50 kg	1,250 g	XL breeds / working dogs

Quick rule of thumb for adults:

• Light, lazy, or overweight dogs → 2%
• Average dogs → 2.5%
• Lean, athletic, or energetic dogs → 3%

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🐶 How Much Raw Food Should Puppies Eat?

Puppies need more food than adults because they’re growing rapidly.

A good guideline:

Feed puppies 5–10% of their current body weight per day

OR

2–3% of their expected adult weight

Use whichever gives you a more accurate number.

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📊 Puppy Feeding Chart (By Age & Weight)

DAILY Portions (average middle-range recommendations)

Puppy Age	Feeding Amount	Notes
8–12 weeks	8–10% of current weight	Fast growth stage
3–6 months	6–8% of current weight	High energy
6–12 months	4–6% of current weight	Slowing growth
12–18 months	2.5–3.5%	Transitioning to adult feeding

Example for puppies:
A 5 kg puppy at 12 weeks old:
5 kg × 8% = 400 g per day

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📦 How Many PrimalBox Packs Do I Need Per Month?

Here’s a quick guide based on adult feeding (2.5% average):

Dog Weight	Daily Food	Monthly Food (Approx.)	Recommended Box
5 kg	125 g	3.8 kg / month	Starter Box
10 kg	250 g	7.5 kg / month	Starter / Everyday Box
20 kg	500 g	15 kg / month	Everyday Box
30 kg	750 g	22.5 kg / month	Everyday / Power Box
40 kg	1 kg	30 kg / month	Power Box
50 kg	1.25 kg	37–40 kg / month	Power Box (Multi-Dog)

(We can adjust this chart based on your exact pack sizes — just tell me the product weights.)

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🧠 How to Adjust Portions Over Time

Raw feeding is not “set it and forget it.”
Use your dog’s condition as the real guide.

Adjust portions if your dog:

• Looks lean / ribs visible: increase by 10–15%
• Is at ideal weight: maintain current portion
• Is gaining body fat: reduce by 10%

Keep an eye on:

• Waistline shape
• Rib coverage
• Stool size and firmness
• Energy levels

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❤️ How Often Should I Feed My Dog Raw Food?

Adults:

• Once or twice a day (your choice)

Puppies:

• 8–12 weeks: 4 meals/day
• 3–6 months: 3 meals/day
• 6–12 months: 2 meals/day

Portions are per day, so divide by the meals you choose.

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🧊 Do I Need to Add Anything to PrimalBox Meals?

Short answer: No.

PrimalBox meals are balanced, natural and complete — you don’t need to add:

• Kibble
• Veg
• Rice
• Oils
• Toppers

Optional (but not required):

• Small treats
• Occasional raw bones (if your dog tolerates them)

We can also write a follow-up article on bones if you want.

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🏺 What About Treats or Extras?

If you give treats, just reduce the meal slightly that day.

Rule: Treats should be <10% of daily calories.

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🔥 FAQs

1. What if my dog is overweight?

Start at 2% of ideal body weight and monitor.

2. What if my dog is very active?

Move towards 3% or even 3.5% for working dogs.

3. What if my dog is always hungry?

Increase slightly. Raw-fed dogs often absorb nutrients faster.

4. What if my dog has allergies?

Use single-protein boxes until symptoms improve.

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🐺 Final Tip: Start Simple

Don’t overthink it.
Choose your dog’s weight category → calculate 2–3% → adjust based on condition.

PrimalBox makes it easy with pre-portioned raw meals, frozen fresh, delivered to your door.