Raw Food Diet for Dogs Calculator: Exact Portions, Cost & 80/10/10 Made Simple
You’re here because you want confident answers—not a maze of charts. This core landing page pulls everything into one place so you can use a raw food diet for dogs calculator with clarity: what inputs to use, why the math works, how to adjust for puppies vs. adults, what it might cost per day/month, and how to keep meals balanced (80/10/10) without turning dinner into a project.
Our goal at Raw Fed & Furry is simple: pair transparent math with local, practical support—pickup in Orléans or delivery across Ottawa–Cornwall—so you can set portions, build a cart, and feed with confidence.
What the calculator does (in plain language)
Most raw-feeding frameworks start with a daily percentage of ideal body weight. For many healthy adult dogs, that’s 2–3%. The real question is how to turn that into your dog’s portion, today, with your goals.
Our approach takes four inputs:
-
Current or ideal weight (kg or lb)
-
Life stage (puppy, adult, senior)
-
Activity level (low, average, high; working/athletic)
-
Goal (maintenance, weight loss, weight gain)
From there, the raw food diet for dogs calculator stitches together a recommended daily amount in grams and cups/tablespoons (for toppers), plus a weekly total so you can shop in logical pack sizes. It also displays a tweak range—a small bandwidth above and below the baseline—so you can fine-tune without anxiety during the first two weeks.
Adults (maintenance): The baseline is typically 2.25–2.75% of ideal body weight per day, with activity nudging things up or down. Sedentary dogs often sit comfortably near 2%; jog-partners and snow-trail enthusiasts may live closer to 3%. Puppies: Growing dogs need more energy per kilogram. Instead of a single number, our calculator uses life-stage bands that scale down as the dog matures: 8–16 weeks: ~6–8% of current body weight 4–6 months: ~5–6% 6–9 months: ~4–5% 9–12+ months: transition toward adult percentage based on breed/condition Weight loss / gain: Choose goal mode and the calculator will trim or add modest percentages while preserving nutritional balance. You’ll also see a note to check body condition weekly (ribs/waist visibility, energy, stool quality) and adjust inside your tweak range. Working/athletic: Select high activity and expect a bump to the baseline. You’ll get practical cues (more fat-forward cuts, denser proteins, hydration reminders) to match output to real work. Bottom line: one dog raw diet calculator, many pathways—no separate tool required.
Adults, puppies, and special cases—one tool, clear presets
Budget clarity: daily and monthly estimates
Portions are only half the story—cost matters. Right under the portion result you’ll see:
-
Estimated cost/day and cost/month
-
A simple swap slider (budget ↔ premium proteins) so you can compare plans
-
A one-click cart build sized for your dog’s weekly total (or monthly if you prefer fewer deliveries)
This way, you can keep nutrition steady and spend where it counts, while also using delivery thresholds smartly.
Balance made simple: 80/10/10 and complete options
Whatever your feeding style, balance must stay front and center.
-
DIY/80-10-10: The calculator shows the breakout of your daily grams into 80% muscle meat, 10% edible bone, and 10% secreting organs (half of that liver). You’ll also see practical substitution notes (e.g., “this product line contains bone; add boneless to maintain your ratio”).
-
Complete formulas: If you prefer ready-to-feed balance, the output maps your portion to complete products in the shop so you can skip ratio math entirely.
Either way, the goal is the same: complete, digestible nutrition that matches the portion you calculated.
Safety and handling (quick but thorough)
Raw feeding is straightforward with repeatable hygiene:
-
Thaw in the refrigerator inside a covered container.
-
Use clean tools/surfaces; wash hands and bowls after feeding.
-
Portion smart: many households prep 2–3 days at a time to keep things easy.
-
Transition slowly: use the plan below to minimize digestive surprises.
A 10-day transition plan that works
Changes stick when the dog can “win” each meal. Here’s a gentle ramp:
-
Days 1–2: 25% new / 75% current food
-
Days 3–4: 50/50
-
Days 5–7: 75/25
-
Days 8–10: 100% new, then hold steady for a week before adjusting within your tweak range
Throughout the switch, hydrate consistently, watch stool and energy, and keep exercise predictable. If anything seems off, pause the transition at the current step for a day or two, then proceed.
Example outputs (so you can picture the math)
Example 1 — Adult, 25 kg, average activity, maintenance
-
Baseline: 2.5% → 625 g/day
-
Tweak range: 575–675 g/day
-
Weekly total: 4.4 kg (round up to a 5 kg order to stay stocked)
-
Cost guide: shows budget vs. premium protein options with cost/day and cost/month
Example 2 — Puppy, 7 kg at 16 weeks
-
Life-stage band: 6.5% → 455 g/day
-
Note: re-calculate monthly as weight and activity change
-
Output includes a growth reminder and a pointer to calcium/phosphorus balance via appropriate bone sources or complete formulas
Example 3 — Weight loss, 30 kg target
-
Start at 2.0% of ideal → 600 g/day
-
Tweak range informed by body-condition scoring (BCS) and weekly check-ins
-
Output includes a movement plan cue and lean-protein recommendations
These aren’t prescriptions; they’re confident starting points backed by clear logic and local help.
Common roadblocks (and easy fixes)
-
Still seems hungry: Pace with a slow feeder (enrichment bowl), split meals AM/PM, and verify you’re using ideal body weight—not currently overweight—when in weight-loss mode.
-
Stool is too loose: Lower fat temporarily, add a little pure pumpkin, and lean on a single protein while the gut adapts; confirm your percentage is within range.
-
Weight not moving: Tighten to the low end of your tweak range (loss) or the high end (gain) and reassess in 10–14 days.
-
Budget creep: Use the cost slider to plan proteins by week (e.g., two budget weeks, two premium) without changing total grams.
Make it local and easy: Ottawa, Cornwall, and surrounding areas
Once you’ve set portions, the next step is logistics. We offer:
-
Pickup at our Orléans shop during posted hours
-
Delivery across Ottawa, corridor communities, and Cornwall & area on scheduled routes
-
Helpful bundle suggestions sized to your weekly or monthly total so you hit free-delivery thresholds without guesswork
Send your postal code if you’re on the edge of the map—we’ll confirm the next route or share the closest pickup option.
How we’re different (and why it matters)
-
Clarity over claims: We explain the math beside the result and give you a tweak range—so you’re steering, not guessing.
-
Life-stage in one place: Puppies, adults, seniors—plus goal modes—live in the same tool with straightforward presets.
-
Cart-ready results: Portions convert to weekly or monthly totals and line up to real products with cost/day and cost/month right on the page.
-
Local humans: When an edge case pops up, you can message, call, or stop by. Real answers, not auto-responses.
FAQs
Do I use current or ideal weight?
For adults, use ideal weight—especially for loss/gain goals. For puppies, use current weight and re-calculate monthly.
Is the 2–3% rule always right?
It’s a reliable starting point, adjusted by activity, metabolism, and goals. That’s why we provide a tweak range and encourage 10–14 days of observation.
Does the calculator handle puppies?
Yes—life-stage bands scale portions as your puppy grows, with prompts to re-calculate and keep skeletal nutrition on track.
What about bone and organs?
If you’re DIY, the tool shows 80/10/10 grams. If you prefer complete formulas, we link portions to balanced products so your ratio stays correct by default.
How do I budget this?
Your result includes cost/day and cost/month, with a swap slider for protein families. You can build a cart from the output in a click.
Step-by-step: from calculation to checkout
-
Enter weight, life stage, activity, and goal in the calculator.
-
Review outputs (grams/cups, tweak range, 80/10/10 or complete).
-
Decide weekly vs. monthly ordering cadence.
-
Build your cart from the suggested products; adjust protein mix with the cost slider as needed.
-
Choose pickup or delivery for Ottawa–Cornwall; add any notes for your drop-off.
-
Place the order; save the portion plan we email so everyone in the house measures the same way.
Local details (NAP & hours)
Raw Fed & Furry
Address: 5929 Jeanne D’Arc Blvd S Unit 9, Orleans, ON, Canada, K1C 2N1
Phone: (343) 883-1818
Email: thatsrawsome@gmail.com
Ready to get precise?
Open the raw food diet for dogs calculator, enter your dog’s details, and turn the 2–3% guideline into a clear plan—grams, cups, ratios, and cost. Want a fast second opinion before you order? Message us with weight, age, activity, and goal and we’ll review your output and suggest products that match.