How To Use

Enter your dog's weight and life stage to calculate their ideal daily raw food portions using the 80/10/10 BARF model.

Quick Steps

  • 1 Enter your dog's current weight in pounds.
  • 2 Select their Life Stage (puppy, active adult, etc.).
  • 3 Select their Size Category.
  • 4 Click Calculate to see daily raw food portions broken down by meat, bone, and organ.
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About the 80/10/10 Raw Diet

The 80/10/10 BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) model is the most widely used framework for raw feeding dogs. It aims to mimic the natural diet of wild canines: 80% muscle meat, 10% raw meaty bone, and 10% organ meat (half of which should be liver). This calculator uses your dog's body weight and life stage to determine total daily food amount, then breaks it down into each component.

Raw feeding requires variety across protein sources over time to achieve nutritional balance. No single protein provides everything — rotate between chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, pork, and oily fish throughout the week.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much raw food should I feed my dog per day?

The standard raw feeding guideline is 2–3% of your dog's body weight per day for an adult dog. Active dogs need closer to 3%; less active or senior dogs 2%. Puppies need significantly more — around 10% of their current body weight per day, recalculated weekly. Use our raw dog food calculator above for a precise daily amount.

What is the 80/10/10 raw dog food model?

The 80/10/10 BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) model divides a dog's daily raw diet into 80% muscle meat, 10% raw meaty bone, and 10% organ meat (5% liver, 5% other secreting organ). This ratio is designed to mirror the natural prey diet of wild canines. Our raw feeding calculator for dogs uses this model.

What is a raw diet for dogs?

A raw diet (also called BARF or biologically appropriate raw food) consists of uncooked muscle meat, raw meaty bones, and organ meats. Some raw feeders also include vegetables, eggs, and dairy. The key principle is that dogs evolved eating whole prey animals, and a diet based on raw animal protein is biologically appropriate.

How do I start raw feeding my dog?

Transition slowly to avoid digestive upset. Start with a single protein source (chicken is most common) for 1–2 weeks. Feed the calculated daily portion and monitor stool consistency — firm, small, whitish stools are normal on raw. Introduce new proteins one at a time after the initial transition period.

Is raw feeding safe for dogs?

Raw feeding carries risks including bacterial contamination (Salmonella, Campylobacter) and nutritional imbalance if not done correctly. These risks are manageable with proper food hygiene, variety of proteins, and vet guidance. Freeze raw meat for 2 weeks before feeding to reduce parasite risk. Immunocompromised dogs, puppies under 8 weeks, and dogs in homes with young children or immunocompromised people require extra caution.

What raw bones can dogs eat?

ONLY raw bones — never cooked. Safe raw meaty bones include chicken necks, backs, and carcasses; turkey necks; lamb ribs; pork necks. These provide calcium and phosphorus and support dental health. Avoid large weight-bearing bones (like marrow bones) as these can fracture teeth. Never give cooked bones of any kind — they splinter and can cause intestinal perforations.

How do I calculate raw food for a puppy?

Puppies need approximately 10% of their current body weight in raw food per day, split into 3–4 meals. This drops to 5–7% at 4–5 months, and tapers to adult portions (2–3%) by 12 months. Our raw feeding puppy calculator above handles this — select "Puppy" as the life stage.

Do I need to add supplements to a raw dog food diet?

A well-balanced 80/10/10 raw diet with rotating proteins generally provides most nutrients without supplementation. However, many raw feeders add fish oil (omega-3), vitamin E, and kelp. A complete nutritional analysis should be done by a veterinary nutritionist if feeding raw long-term, particularly for puppies and seniors.

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