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Below is some information about formulating an easy-to-start raw feeding menu for your dog (using our product offerings)! 

Our **Variety for Sensitive Dogs** includes products that our pet customers who are experiencing protein-sensitivity presenting as "allergies" have had success feeding to dogs of all ages/sizes.

You'll want to structure your pets' diet according to their: weight, activity level and body condition. In general, feed approximately 2-4% of dogs’ body weight.

• For example: My 60lb dog will eat about 4% of his body weight daily. This 60lb dog is highly active (offleash hikes for 1hour every day) and is slim (can see rib tips and hip tips). Whereas, my 90lb dog who is less active (only 30 minute on leash walk daily) and is heavier in weight (can't see any ribs or hips) may eat closer to 2% or less of body weight.

To calculate this, we take Your Pet' Weight x % of Body Weight = ? amount in lbs to feed daily.

• For example: 60lbs x .04 (4%) = 2.4lbs daily

Here's an introduction as to you could structure your meals over a month's period of time with the **Variety for Sensitive Dogs**. (Disclaimer: The below information is simply a suggestion. Once you get the hang of formulating your pets' own diet, we suggest you feed as much variety as possible and also include other proteins/products not listed below)

1) 40% of their diet: Rabbit Blend

2) 25% of their diet: Turkey Blend

3) 15% of diet - either or both: Lamb + Goat Green Tripe

4) 10% of diets - either or both: Whole Anchovies

5 ) 10% of diet - raw meaty bones: Turkey Feet or Heads

How much do I order of the items included in the **Ground Blends Value for Dogs**?

• My 60lb dog who eats approx. 2.4 lbs daily would eat the following over one month's time - 72 lbs (2.4lbs x 30 days)

To find the amount to order of each blend below, you'll take the total amount to feed over one month's time and multiply by the % suggested to feed - as noted above, and then round down or up to fit the packaging size of that blend.

• Rabbit Blend = Order: 30lbs [To meet 40% of diet, you'll need at least 28.8 lbs (sold in 3lb packages) (To find this weight, 72lbs total over 30 days x .40 {40% of overall diet} = 28.8 lbs) - round up to the nearest lb = 30lbs]
• Turkey Blend = Order: 20lbs (sold in 5lb packages)
• Lamb/Goat Green Tripe = Order: 10 lbs (sold in 2lb packages)
• Whole Anchovies = Order: 10lbs (sold in 5lb bags)
• Turkey Feet or Heads Anchovies = Order: 10lbs (sold in approx. 5lb bags)

What your overall goal is to feed: 80% Muscle Meat- 10% Edible Bone- 10% Organ (with 50% of that 10% featuring mostly liver) along with other whole foods to supplement such as fish, eggs, greens and berries. You can meet this percentage structure daily or over the course of a few meals for a *balanced* diet. 

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Because of your pets’ “allergy” symptoms, I’d recommend avoiding any added whole food supplements (i.e. fruit, veggies, oils) for at least the first month of transitioning to raw. I suggest only feeding them meat, bones, organs and fish until you find a raw-supportive, holistic veterinarian to support you in formulating his diet and any helpful supplements.

Adding in whole food supplements  – as you see fit for your pets’ individual needs! We’ve provided some more information on easy-to-include whole food supplements here and here in our blog posts. We suggest adding fruits + veggies to your dog’s meal depending on their individual diet needs. It can be as simple as sharing your cooked veggies or raw cruciferous greens each day with your pet! They need the fiber and the nutrients! 

Feeding VARIETY is crucial to balancing your pets' DIY raw diet! Each protein/whole food contains its own nutrient profile. So, feeding a little bit of everything, over the course of time, is how we maintain optimal health for our pets.

This is a great place to start! If you want to get particular, you could weigh everything out. Please adjust and feed according to your dog and your family’s individual needs If you’d like to further formulate a specialized diet, we recommend you connect with a canine nutritionist such as thru Perfectly Rawsome. If you’re ever concerned about your pet’s diet and the balance of nutrition in the way you’re feeding, we recommend a nutrition consultation with a canine nutritionist or raw-advocating and experienced veterinarian. We have some resources available here. Additionally, you can do a hair-tissue-mineral analysis thru Parsley Pet. 

Please refer to our Price List to help sort out pricing for how much you'd need to feed your pet. You'll find other Sample Orders available on that page as well. Be sure to check out *BULK* discount options! You can order several month's worth and save $$$ by purchasing in bulk.

Here’s a link to our *current* breakdown percentage of what is in each “blend”.

If you'd like us to create a monthly sample order for your specific pet's dietary needs, or have multiple pets and wondering how to structure according to everyone's diet needs, we'd love to help! Please schedule your FREE 20 minute consultation here or give us a call.

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**PLEASE NOTE: We are not certified in canine nutrition, but we can share our experience with you! We suggest checking out our resources page to get you thinking! We also have a blog where you can learn more. Additionally, our products are geared towards the DIY raw feeder. Our customers formulate their pets diets based on their lifestyle and feeding preferences, along with their own research and understanding of what’s best for their pets. We can help you get started but none of our products are in and of themselves “complete” and “balanced”. Unfortunately, we cannot advise you on mixing kibble with raw. If you’re looking for advice on feeding some dry and some raw, Iwed suggest looking into our resources page and check out Perfectly Rawsome's blog for more info.