Introducing raw food to your dog's diet
When transitioning your dog to a new food, it's important to introduce the new diet gradually (over a span of 7-10days). If you are beginning to introduce a raw food diet, start by adding a small amount of raw food as a "topper" to the kibble you currently feed. Monitor how your dog responds to the new food. If your dog adjusts well, you can gradually increase the proportion of raw food while reducing the amount of kibble.
What to expect of your dog's bowels
If you are introducing raw food to your dog for the first time, don't be surprised if they need to use the bathroom shortly after eating. The consistency and color of your dog's stool may change initially. Some loose stool may occur as their stomach adjusts. Once accustomed to the raw food, their stools will become well-formed but soft. The color will also vary depending on the meal: beef may result in darker stool, while turkey may cause lighter stool.
Generic Guideline
Please take your dog’s activity level into account!
The guideline provided is for an active dog. If your dog is less active, feed a little less.
Dogs Wt - Amount to Feed Per Day
10 lbs - 4 oz
20 lbs - 8 oz
30 lbs - 12 oz
40 lbs - 16 oz
50 lbs - 20 oz
60 lbs - 24 oz
70 lbs - 28 oz
80 lbs - 32 oz
90 lbs - 36 oz
100 lbs - 40 oz
How to Calculate How Much Your Dog Should Be Eating
For healthy dogs at their ideal weight, it is recommended to feed 2.5% of their body weight in ounces for fresh/raw food.To calculate that, take their weight and multiply that by 0.025 (or 2.5%) to get your feeding amount in pounds. You then multiply that answer by 16 (because 16 oz = 1 lb) to get your feeding amount in ounces.
EXAMPLE: Dog weighs 32lbs
32 x 0.025 = 0.8lbs
0.8 x 16oz= 12.8oz