How Much Raw Food to Feed Your Dog (Calculator & Chart by Weight)

“How much raw food should I feed my dog?” is the first question every new raw feeder asks. The good news: it's simple maths. This guide gives you the percentages, a ready-to-use chart by weight, and the adjustments that matter.

The simple rule: 2–3% of ideal body weight

Most adult dogs eat about 2–3% of their ideal adult body weight per day, split across one or two meals:

• 2% — less active, prone to weight gain, or need to slim down
• 2.5% — a good starting point for the average adult dog
• 3% — very active, working dogs, or hard keepers

Raw feeding chart by weight (adult dogs, ~2.5%/day)

• 5 kg dog → ~125 g/day
• 10 kg dog → ~250 g/day
• 15 kg dog → ~375 g/day
• 20 kg dog → ~500 g/day
• 30 kg dog → ~750 g/day
• 40 kg dog → ~1,000 g/day

Feeding at 2% or 3%? Just scale the numbers down or up.

Puppies eat much more

Growing puppies need roughly 5–10% of their current body weight per day (higher when young, tapering as they grow), split across 3–4 meals. Weigh weekly and adjust. Shop puppy food.

The check that beats any calculator

Numbers get you started; your dog's body tells you the truth. Every two weeks, run your hands over the ribs: you should feel them easily but not see them. Ribs disappearing? Trim portions. Becoming visible? Add a little. For dogs carrying extra weight, see our weight-management range.

Seasonal & lifestyle adjustments

Cold weather, high activity and entire (un-desexed) dogs push needs up; desexed, senior or couch-loving dogs need less. Melbourne winters in particular can lift requirements — see winter raw feeding.

FAQ

One meal or two?

Most adult dogs do well on two meals a day; puppies need three or four.

Do I weigh food frozen or thawed?

Either is fine — weigh the daily portion and stay consistent.

Ready to feed raw?

Pick your protein and portion from the raw & BARF range, delivered frozen across Melbourne. New to raw? Read the complete Melbourne raw feeding guide and our 7-day transition plan.