Quick question for RAW diet.

well my pup is around 5 months old and is around 20-25 pounds, the percentage of feeding raw is like 2-3 percent of the dogs weight so that be half a pound 3/4 pound right? I know every dog is different and may need more or less but I was just wondering on a base feed first. I will be starting with chicken quarter.

 

since it's a growing pup, i'd go with the higher end of the weight scale. then see how he does and adjust accordingly

 

When is it early enough to start feeding raw ?

 

as soon as there done with the mother milk ..

 

kool thanks

 

just keep your eyes on him and make sure hes not lookin too skinny. i think that 2% of the body weight is just where to start. one of my dogs food seems to not stick to him as well as the other one so i have to feed him a little more, even though hes a couple pounds lighter. good luck with raw and dont forget about organs for them.

 

under a year you really want to be giving the dog 8-10% of body weight at that time. and then adjust accordingly right now i give my 5 month 5-6% of her body weight and she does well with that. all dogs are different metabolism, activity level, etc. if 2-3% has your dog looking the way you like and has her energy where you want then stick with that. good luck

 

how many meals are you feeding a day? i would do more then one until at least 8-12 months