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BARF Portions by Weight

Calculate daily raw food portions using the vet 2-3% body weight method with full BARF ratio breakdown.

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🥩 BARF Breakdown
📖 The BARF Method

Raw Diet Basics Explained

BARF stands for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. Adult dogs at maintenance eat 2-3% of body weight daily. Standard ratio: 70% muscle meat, 10% raw bone, 10% organ, 5% vegetables, 5% seeds/oils.

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Raw diets require careful sourcing and hygiene. Consult a vet nutritionist first.

📊 Reference

Raw Portions by Weight

Weight2% Loss2.5% Maint3% Active
10 lbs3.2 oz4 oz4.8 oz
20 lbs6.4 oz8 oz9.6 oz
40 lbs12.8 oz16 oz19.2 oz
60 lbs19.2 oz24 oz28.8 oz
80 lbs25.6 oz32 oz38.4 oz
❓ FAQs

Common Questions

The BARF method recommends 2-3% of body weight daily. A 50 lb dog needs 1-1.5 lbs per day. Puppies eat 5-10% of current body weight.
70% muscle meat, 10% raw bone, 10% organ, 5% veggies, 5% seeds/oils. Balance over a week is fine.
Over 2-4 weeks: 75/25 to 50/50 to 25/75 to 100% raw. Start with a single protein. Loose stools for 1-2 weeks are normal.
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