Raw Feeding Guide

Getting Started with Raw Feeding

Why Raw Feeding? Raw feeding replicates a natural diet for dogs, providing balanced nutrition straight from nature. It's about offering the best, most natural diet for your pet.

Benefits of Raw Feeding This natural diet provides benefits like a shinier coat, healthier skin, cleaner teeth, and increased energy. It also supports weight management and can alleviate allergies.

Is Raw Feeding Right for My Dog? Consider your dog’s age, health, and dietary needs. While raw feeding suits many dogs, always consult your vet before transitioning to raw diet.

Daily Feeding Amounts

Calculating Daily Portions for your Dog Use our calculator below to find the right portion size based on your dog's weight. However, this amount can vary based on the dog's age and activity level. Typically, adult dogs need 2-3% of their body weight in raw food daily. Note that, this quantity for an adult dog differs from that of puppies, as growing puppies generally will eat larger amounts of food.

Raw Dog Food Calculator

Enter your dog's weight (in kg):

An 8-week-old puppy will eat up to 10% of its body weight each day. By the time a pups reach 50% of their adult weight (around 6 months for knee-high dogs, earlier for toy breeds, much later for giants, sometimes up to 2 years), they consume about 5% of their body weight daily. As they grow to full size (around 12 months for knee-high dogs), this intake should decrease to about 3% of their body weight.

Adjusting Portions over Time Keep an eye on your dog’s weight and energy levels. Adjust portions if needed based on weight goals (gain, maintain or losing weight), health issues and other factors.

Feeding Guidelines by Weight For example, a 10 kg dog needs about 200-300 grams daily. Check our detailed chart for specific weight-based guidelines.

Transition Tips

Day-by-Day Transition Plan Switch to raw feeding gradually in order to avoid upset stomach

Days 1-3: 25% raw, 75% current food
Days 4-6: 50% raw, 50% current food
Days 7-9: 75% raw, 25% current food
Day 10: 100% raw

Common Challenges and Solutions Some dogs may have mild digestive issues initially. Ensure they have plenty of water and introduce new proteins slowly.

Signs of a Successful Transition Look for firm stools, good energy levels, and a healthy appetite. These indicate your dog is adjusting well.

Monitoring your Dog’s Health

Signs of Good Health A healthy dog has bright eyes, a shiny coat, and steady weight. They should be active and happy.

Stool Check: What to Look For Healthy stools are firm and easy to pick up. Monitoring stool consistency helps gauge your dog’s digestive health.

When to Consult Your Vet If you notice persistent digestive issues, weight loss, or other health concerns, consult your vet immediately.

Storage Tips

Safe Thawing Methods Thaw raw food in the refrigerator overnight. Avoid thawing at room temperature to prevent bacterial growth.

How to Portion Raw Food Divide raw food into daily portions before freezing. This makes mealtime quick and easy.

Storage Do’s and Don’ts Do store food in airtight containers. Don’t leave raw food out for long periods. Always keep it refrigerated or frozen.

Do you need more advice?

If you have any questions about raw feeding or Rathlin Raw, you can likely find the answers in our frequently asked questions section.

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