Advanced Canine Raw Food Calculator (BARF Model)

Advanced Canine Raw Food Calculator

Sedentary Low active (2%)
Standard Regular (2.5%)
Highly Active Working (3.5%)
BARF Model 80 / 10 / 10
PMR Model 80 / 10 / 5 / 5
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Calculate Precision BARF Ratios

Enter your adult dog’s ideal body weight and activity level to generate the exact metabolic scaling required for a perfectly balanced raw diet.

Total Daily Requirement — oz per day
Nutritional Insight This calculation uses adult metabolic scaling. Growing puppies require a dynamic scaling model starting at ~8% of body weight, tapering down to adult maintenance by 12 months.

Guide & FAQs

Calculate Exact Raw Food Portions (BARF & PMR Ratios)

Feeding your dog a raw diet requires absolute precision. Simply estimating portions can lead to severe nutritional deficiencies or obesity. To establish a healthy baseline, adult dogs require a daily food intake equivalent to 2% to 3% of their ideal body weight, mathematically scaled to their specific activity levels.

80/10/10 Raw Dog Food Breakdown

Once you calculate the total daily weight needed, you must divide that volume into strict biological macronutrients. The standard BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) model requires:

  • 80% Muscle Meat: The core foundation, supplying essential proteins and amino acids.
  • 10% Edible Bone: Non-weight bearing bones to supply necessary calcium.
  • 10% Secreting Organs: Crucial for vitamins, typically split to include liver.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PMR ratio for raw dog food?

The Prey Model Raw (PMR) diet requires feeding 2% to 3% of an adult dog’s ideal body weight daily. The exact macro breakdown is 80% muscle meat, 10% edible bone, 5% liver, and 5% other secreting organs.

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