Feeding Calculator
Raw Dog Food Feeding Guidelines
The raw dog food feeding calculator and guidelines are dependent on the age, weight and the activity level of your dog! Obviously overweight or couch-loafing dogs need to be fed less daily. Working or very active dogs may need a little more than illustrated on a daily basis. Only you know your dog, so use your discretion and remember that this is dog “Super” Food!
We have a tendency to overfeed our pets (and ourselves), so you might look at your furry friend’s bowl and think that it is not enough food for them. Rather underfeed and increase the quantity as needed. You don’t want a dog that is a healthy weight getting fat and if they’re carrying a few extra pounds you’ll want to adjust their food so they lose that spare tyre.
The Complete Meals and Complementary 100% Minces are available in three tub sizes:
- 1.2 Kg. tub contains 12 individually wrapped 100g patties that can be defrosted one at a time, ideal for smaller dogs.
- 1,5 Kg. pack made up of two 750 gram tubs, ideal for feeding a medium sized dog or a few small dogs.
- 1,5 Kg. tub, ideal for feeding larger dogs or many dogs.
The Complete Meals will last for up to three days when stored in the fridge after defrosting. The Complementary 100% Minces will last up to two days.
The basic breakdown of how much to feed…
Healthy Dogs – Not Exercising excessively (normal daily dog activity)
Young & Moderate Aged: 2% – 3% of ideal bodyweight per day (divided into 1 or 2 meals).
Older Aged: 1.5% – 2% of ideal bodyweight per day (divided into 1 or 2 meals).
Very Active Dogs – Working, Running, Agility
3% – 6% of bodyweight per day when actually working or active, add slightly more fat to meals.
2% – 3% of bodyweight per day when not active or working.
Puppies – Small to Medium Breeds
5% – 6% of bodyweight per day (divided into 3 to 4 small meals).
Puppies – Large and Giant Breeds
3% – 5% of bodyweight per day (divided into 3 to 4 meals). It is important to ensure that these puppies grow slowly to ensure that bones and joints form properly and not too rapidly.
Pregnant Female Dogs
For the first two thirds of pregnancy, 2% – 3% of bodyweight per day (divided into 1 or 2 meals).
For the last third of pregnancy increase to 3% – 5% of bodyweight per day (divided into 2 or 3 meals).
Lactating Female Dogs
Depending on litter size and the age of the puppies, feed from between 3% and 6% of bodyweight per day (divided into 2 or 3 meals – up to free choice with large litters).
Raw Cat Food Feeding Guidelines
Feeding guidelines for cats of all ages and breeds is dependent on the age, weight and the activity level of your cat! Meaning overweight or couch-loafing creatures may need to be fed less daily, while very active or young cats may need a little more than illustrated on a daily basis. Older cats also sometimes require a bit more food than might be expected.
At the end of the day only you know your cat, so use your discretion and remember that this is cat “Super” Food! Feeding a cat is often quite intuitive and most cats who eat raw food are unlikely to gain excessive weight even if they eat what seems like a lot of food, so the amounts suggested are recommendations only. Cats sometimes prefer smaller, more frequent feeding than dogs. Your cat will drink less water, but please ensure that there is still fresh water available for them.
The Cat Complete Meals are available in one tub size:
- 1.2 Kg. tub contains 12 individually wrapped 100g patties that can be defrosted one at a time
The Complete Meals will last for up to three days when stored in the fridge after defrosting.
The basic breakdown of how much to feed…
Healthy Cats – Not exercising excessively (normal daily activity)
Young & Moderate Aged: 2% – 5% of ideal bodyweight per day (divided into 1 or 2 meals)
Older Aged: 2% – 4% of ideal bodyweight per day (divided into 1 or 2 meals)
Healthy Cats – Very active
4% – 6% of bodyweight per day
Kittens
5% – 8% of bodyweight per day divided into 3 meals
Lactating Queens
Depending on litter size and the age of the kittens, feed from between 4% and 8% of bodyweight per day (divided into 2 or 3 meals – up to free choice with large litters)
