How much food do I feed my dog on an all raw diet?
Pickup only, in Utah. We don't ship. Every order is picked up in Provo or Salt Lake City (Murray), and you choose the location at checkout. If you live out of state, plan to drive in for each pickup. Ordering more at a time means fewer trips.
The quick answer
Most healthy adult dogs eat about 2.5% of their ideal body weight in raw food per day, within a normal range of 2–3%. A 50 lb dog eats about 1.25 lb a day, somewhere between 1 and 1.5 lb. Use the calculator below to get your dog's exact amount.
How the calculator works
Adult dogs
- It starts at 2.5% of ideal weight, not current weight.
- It adjusts that up or down for activity level, goal (lose, maintain, or gain), body condition, and size.
- It gives you a daily amount, a normal range, and a per-meal amount.
Puppies
- Puppies eat a higher percentage of their current weight, and that percentage drops as they get older.
- Weigh puppies often and update the calculator as they grow.
More than one dog?
Add each dog separately. The calculator adds up your whole pack's needs per day, week, month, quarter, and year, and tells you how many 40 lb boxes you need each month.
What you're feeding: RDI
RDI is a complete 80/10/10 raw blend: 80% muscle meat, 10% secreting organ, and 10% bone. It contains no chicken. It comes in 40 lb boxes of 2 lb or 5 lb rolls.
Feeding tips
- Once or twice a day. Most people split the daily amount into two meals, but once a day is fine too.
- Adding extras? If you add an egg, subtract its weight from the daily amount. Go easy on fruits and veggies, because too many can throw off the balance.
- Watch and adjust. Check your dog's weight and body condition every few weeks, and adjust the amount as needed. Raw food is nutrient-dense, so many dogs need less than you'd expect.
- Switching from kibble? Follow the 14-day transition guide in the calculator results.
- Health conditions? Check with your vet or a canine nutritionist about a plan for your dog.
Ready to order?
Run the calculator, then order your RDI boxes.
How much raw food does your pack need?
Add every dog in your household. We'll dial in a feeding % for each one based on age, size, activity, body condition and goal, then total it up for the whole pack.
Switching to raw: transition guide
| Days | Raw | Old food |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | 25% | 75% |
| 4–6 | 50% | 50% |
| 7–9 | 75% | 25% |
| 10–14 | 100% | 0% |
- Sensitive stomach? Stretch each step out so the switch takes the full 14 days. Some healthy adults can switch faster.
- Start with one protein (chicken or beef) for the first 1–2 weeks before rotating in new ones.
- Bring organs in slowly: start with a small amount and build to the full ratio over 2–3 weeks. Too much liver too soon means loose stools.
- Never fast puppies. Healthy adults may skip one meal before switching, but puppies, seniors and toy breeds should eat on schedule.
- Keep raw and kibble in separate meals if your dog's stomach is sensitive.
- Weigh your dog every 2–3 weeks and adjust the fine-tune slider ±0.25% to hold ideal weight.
- Check with your vet if your dog has a medical condition or is pregnant or nursing.
Your pack's plan
Daily breakdown, whole pack ()
Shop RDIThese are starting points. Every dog is different, so watch body condition and adjust. Feed ideal weight, not current weight.
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RDI 80/10/10 · 40 lb boxes in 2 lb or 5 lb rolls · Pickup in Provo & Salt Lake City, Utah
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