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Raw Feeding, Made Simple

Practical guidance for getting started, working out how much to feed, and adjusting as your pet’s needs change.

01
start with your pet

Their current weight, age, activity level and body condition give you a sensible place to begin.

02
Find a starting amount

Use our feeding guides to work out a practical daily amount - then divide it into meals that suit your routine.

03
Watch & adjust

Keep an eye on your pet’s condition, appetite and energy, and adjust what you feed as their needs change.

BEFORE YOUR START

there’s No-One-Size-Fits Bowl.

Raw feeding isn’t about finding one perfect amount and feeding it forever. How much your pet needs can change depending on their age, weight, activity level, body condition and stage of life.

A feeding guide gives you a sensible place to start — but the pet in front of you tells you whether that amount is right.

Puppies and kittens have different needs from adult pets. Active animals may need more than less active ones, and feeding amounts can change as your pet grows, ages or their lifestyle changes.

The aim isn’t to get a number exactly right on day one. Start with a suitable amount, keep an eye on your pet’s condition and adjust as you go.

Start with the guide. Feed the pet in front of you.

THE BASICS

Portioned raw dog food in a bowl for the K9 Pet Foods raw feeding guide

what Does Raw Feeding Mean?

At its heart, raw feeding is pretty simple: getting back to basics and feeding our pets the way nature intended.

That means building meals around raw meat, bone and organs, while taking into account your pet’s age, size, activity level and individual needs.

It doesn’t have to mean changing everything overnight. Some pets move fully onto raw, while others transition gradually or include raw foods alongside what they’re already eating.

The important part is starting with a sensible feeding amount, choosing appropriate foods and paying attention to how your pet responds.

FEEDING GUIDES

How Much Should
You Feed?

A feeding guide is a starting point, not a fixed rule. Your pet’s age, weight, activity level, body condition and stage of life can all affect how much they need.

Use the guides below to find a suitable daily amount, then keep an eye on your pet’s condition and adjust as their needs change.

There’s no perfect feeding amount for every pet — their body condition will help tell you when you’ve got it right.

Adult dog for the K9 Pet Foods raw feeding guide

Dogs

Maintenance

2% OF BODY WEIGHT
+
Weight Food per day
1kg20g
2kg40g
3kg60g
4kg80g
5kg100g
6kg120g
7kg140g
8kg160g
9kg180g
10kg200g
12kg240g
15kg300g
20kg400g
25kg500g
30kg600g
35kg700g
40kg800g

Active

3% OF BODY WEIGHT
+
Weight Food per day
1kg30g
2kg60g
3kg90g
4kg120g
5kg150g
6kg180g
7kg210g
8kg240g
9kg270g
10kg300g
12kg360g
15kg450g
20kg600g
25kg750g
30kg900g
35kg1050g
40kg1200g
Puppy for the K9 Pet Foods raw puppy feeding guide

Puppies

Growing Puppy

5% OF BODY WEIGHT
+
Weight Food per day
1kg50g
2kg100g
3kg150g
4kg200g
5kg250g
6kg300g
7kg350g
8kg400g
9kg450g
10kg500g
12kg600g
15kg750g
20kg1000g
25kg1250g
30kg1500g
35kg1750g
40kg2000g

Growth Spurt

10% OF BODY WEIGHT
+
Weight Food per day
1kg100g
2kg200g
3kg300g
4kg400g
5kg500g
6kg600g
7kg700g
8kg800g
9kg900g
10kg1000g
12kg1200g
15kg1500g
20kg2000g
25kg2500g
30kg3000g
35kg3500g
40kg4000g
Adult cat for the K9 Pet Foods raw feeding guide

Cats

Maintenance

3% OF BODY WEIGHT
+
Weight Food per day
1kg30g
2kg60g
3kg90g
4kg120g
5kg150g
6kg180g
7kg210g
8kg240g

Active

5% OF BODY WEIGHT
+
Weight Food per day
1kg50g
2kg100g
3kg150g
4kg200g
5kg250g
6kg300g
7kg350g
8kg400g
A close-up of a young tabby cat with green eyes, walking on a surface indoors, with sunlight illuminating its face and body.

Kittens

Growing Kitten

5–10% OF BODY WEIGHT
+
Weight Food per day
1kg50–100g
2kg100–200g
3kg150–300g
4kg200–400g
5kg250–500g
6kg300–600g
7kg350–700g
8kg400–800g