Big Country Raw Pure Formulas are not a complete diet on their own and require additional supplementation in order to meet the NRC and AAFCO nutrient requirements for dogs and provide the essential minerals, vitamins, and healthy fats needed for a balanced diet.
Adult Dogs (10 months+): Select your dog's IDEAL weight and corresponding activity level. It is recommended to divide their daily food portion into two meals.
Puppies (up to 10 months old): Select their CURRENT weight and locate the food portion range. It is recommended to divide their daily food portion into three meals.
| Dog's Weight | Less Active (1 hour or less leash walking) | Active Adult (3 hours + of high impact activity) | Puppies (up to 10 months old) |
| Less than 2.2kg (5lb) | 40-45g (1.4-1.6oz) | 1/8-1/4 cup | 50-60g (1.8-2.1oz) | ~1/4 cup | 36-73g (1.3-2.6oz) | 1/8-1/3 cup |
| 2.2-4.5kg (5-10lb) | 45-90g (1.6-3.2oz) | 1/4-1/3 cup | 60-100g (2.1-3.5oz) | 1/4-3/8 cup | 91-182g (3.2-6.4oz) | 1/3-1/4 cup |
| 4.5-11.3kg (10-25lb) | 90-225g (3-8oz) | 1/3-3/4 cup | 100-275g (4-10oz) | 1/2-1 1/4 cup | 182-454g (6-16oz) | 3/4-2 cups |
| 11.3-22.6kg (25-50lb) | 225-454g (8-16oz) | 1 2 cups | 275-550g (10-19oz) | 1 1/4-2 1/4 cup | 454-908g (16-32oz) | 2-4 cups |
| 22.6-34kg (50-75lb) | 454-600g (16-21oz) | 2 2 1/2 cups | 550-800g (19-28oz) | 2 1/4-3 1/2 cups | 908-1362g (32-48oz) | 4-6 cups |
| 34-45.5kg (75-100lb) | 600-675g (21-24oz) | 2 1/2-3 cups | 800-1000g (28-35oz) | 3 1/2-4 1/4 cups | 1362-1816g (48-64oz) | 6-8 cups |
| 45.3-56.6kg (100-125lb) | 675-908g (24-32oz) | 3-4 cups | 1000-1200g (35-42oz) | 4 1/4-5 1/4 cups | 1816-2270g (64-80oz) | 8-10 cups |
Average feeding portions are calculated based on pet's weight. Dogs typically need 2% of their ideal adult weight in food daily, while puppies require approximately 4% of their current weight in food each day.
Pregnant and Nursing: should have free access to food at all times.
Your pet's individual needs may vary depending on breed, age, and activity level. Always monitor your pet's body condition. If undesired weight gain or loss is evident, adjust feeding portions.
Safe raw food handling instructions:
- Keep food frozen and thaw in refrigerator until ready to use
- Raw food must be used within 3 days after thawing
- Return unused food back to the refrigerator after serving
- Serve in stainless steel or ceramic dishes
- Wash all work surfaces, utensils, serving spoons and hands with hot water & soap after handling raw meat & poultry