Calculate Your Dogs Raw Meals
Raw food calculator overview
The Balanced Canine raw food calculator helps pet parents estimate how much raw food to feed per day by using life stage, weight, body condition, and activity level. It is designed as a practical starting point built around widely accepted energy requirements for dogs, not as a rigid prescription. This calculator should always be used as a guide and never as a substitute for professional veterinary or nutritionist advice.
Why body condition and activity matter
Entering a body condition score allows the calculator to nudge feeding amounts up for dogs that are too lean and down for dogs that are carrying extra weight. This is important because two dogs of the same weight can have very different calorie needs depending on whether they need to gain, maintain, or lose condition. Including an activity level (low, moderate, or high) further refines the estimate, since working, sporting, or very active dogs burn significantly more energy than relaxed companion dogs. To learn how to assess your dog’s body condition accurately, you can visit our article here.
Because every dog is an individual, with differences in metabolism, health status, neuter status, environment, and stress, even a well‑designed calculator can only provide an estimated range. Pet parents should always monitor weight trends, adjust portions gradually, and work with their veterinary team if their dog has any medical conditions. This is why the raw food calculator is intended as a guide and a guide only, rather than a guarantee of a perfect daily feeding amount.
Canine Raw Food Calculator
DIY 80:10:10 raw food calculator
Alongside the raw food calculator, the DIY raw food calculator is ideal for pet parents who want to build their own bowl using the 80:10:10 framework (80% muscle meat, 10% bone, 10% offal). This tool helps you break down your dog’s daily portion into specific ingredient categories, so you can see exactly how much meat, bone, and organ to include for that meal. It is especially useful if you’re portioning meals from whole cuts, bulk orders, or mixed suppliers and want quick, consistent ratios.
However, 80:10:10 on its own is not a complete and balanced diet, because it does not automatically cover micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. Pet parents still need to add the right extras (like oily fish, manganese, zinc or targeted supplements etc.) to meet their dog’s full nutrient requirements over time. To learn more about turning an 80:10:10 base into a properly balanced raw diet, you can read our full guide here.