Raw
Dog caloric intake varies wildly from dog to dog depending on activity level, age, metabolism, breed, gender, reproductive status, if it is spayed/neutered and ideal weight. As always, experiment, use common sense, and talk to your vet. Our general guidelines are as follows:
Dog weight in pounds |
Cups of food per day |
5-20 |
1.5 to 2 |
20-50 |
2 to 3.75 |
50-70 |
3.75 to 4.75 |
70-100 |
4.75 to 6 |
Recipe #1
Raw ground beef
2 ½ lbs. 90% lean ground beef
4 oz. chicken liver (or other organ meat)
1 small apple
1 carrot
2 whole eggs (no shells)
½ C. spinach
1 T. olive oil
1 T. ground flax
½ C. yogurt
2 ½ T. Top Dog Meal Completer
- Grind or chop the chicken liver.
- Puree the apple, carrot, eggs, spinach, olive oil and flax.
- Mix in ground beef and Top Dog Meal Completer.
- Divide into portions and freeze.
- Top with yogurt when served.
Recipe #2
Raw ground turkey
5 lbs. 93% ground turkey
2 lbs. chicken heart
1 lb. beef liver
6 eggs (no shells)
8 oz. kale
8 oz. broccoli
8 oz. dandelion greens or spinach
12 oz. blueberries or mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and cranberries)
5 T. Top Dog Meal Completer
- Grind or chop the chicken heart and beef liver.
- Puree the eggs, kale, broccoli, dandelion greens and berries in a food processor.
- Mix the ground turkey, liver, heart and veggie/berry mix together and add Top Dog Meal Completer. Divide into portions and freeze.