How much raw food should I feed my dog or cat?
This depends on their weight, as well as how their activity levels and age. It can be pretty difficult to offer a precise guide, but these are some tips to help you determine the best portion size for your pet.
The best thing to do is monitor your pet’s weight every 4-6 weeks, as well as monitor their physical appearance such as their hips and ribs to determine if they are putting on or losing weight.
Portion Guidelines for Dogs
You should generally consider feeding your dog 2-3% of their body weight each daily split between two meals. That is if your dog is a healthy weight and you wish to maintain their weight, rather than increase or decrease.
If your dog needs to gain or lose weight, we suggest speaking to your vet as they will be able to give you a clearer portion size guide.
| Dog's Weight | 5kg | 10kg | 15kg | 20kg | 25kg | 30kg | 35kg | 40kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | 100g | 200g | 300g | 400g | 500g | 600g | 700g | 800g |
| 3% | 150g | 300g | 450g | 600g | 750g | 900kg | 1.05KG | 1.2KG |
| Puppy Weight (kg) | <50% of adult weight (grams) | 50-80% of adult weight (grams) | 80% of adult weight (grams) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 5 | 140 - 465 | 115 - 385 | 95 - 310 |
| 6 - 10 | 535 - 785 | 445 - 655 | 355 - 525 |
| 11 - 15 | 845 - 1065 | 700 - 885 | 560 - 710 |
| 16 - 20 | 1115 - 1320 | 930 - 1100 | 745 - 880 |
| 21 - 30 | 1370 - 1780 | 1140 - 1490 | 910 - 1190 |
| 31 - 40 | 1835 - 2220 | 1530 - 1850 | 1222 - 1450 |
| Age in weeks | 8 - 11 | 12 - 15 | 16 - 19 | 20 - 23 | 24 - 27 | 28 - 35 | 36 - 55 | 56 - 67 | 68 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of body weight | 10% | 9% | 8% | 7% | 6% | 5% | 4% | 3% | 2-3% |
Portion Guidelines for Cats
Cats require approximately 2-3% of their weight each day split between two meals. This guide works for cats at a healthy weight.
| Cat Weight (kg) | Grams |
|---|---|
| 2-4 | 85 - 130 |
| 5-7 | 150 - 190 |
| 8-10 | 210 - 240 |
| Cat Weight (kg) | Grams |
|---|---|
| 2 - 2.4 | 160 - 180 |
| 2.5 - 2.9 | 185 - 200 |
| 3 - 3.4 | 210 - 225 |
| 3.5 - 3.9 | 230 - 250 |
Ruth recommends transitioning your pet for the first 10-14 days of introducing your pet to the
Pawganic’s Evolutionary range of meals. Too fast a transition may mean that your pet’s digestive
system is not used to either raw food or some of the ingredients, and this may cause sickness.
Our experience shows that the vast majority of pets will transition without incident. However, if
your pet shows any signs of sickness, we recommend you carefully consider:
1. Did you slowly transition the meals (i.e. start with a small amount of the Pawganics, mixed
in with your pet’s legacy meal)?
2. How did you store the meals upon receiving them?
3. How did you defrost the foods before serving?
4. How did you store any leftovers?
5. Do your pets have any known food sensitivities or allergies?
The answers to these questions may well assist in understanding any transitioning issues your pet
may have. If you have transitioned over a 10-14 day period, and you have any issues please contact
Pawganics on either orders@pawganicpetfood.com.au, call 5445 2912, or speak to your
vet.