Feeding Regime

The Practical Commonsense Way to Feed Dogs and Cats their Evolutionary Diet for a Long and Happy Life

These products are formulated according to the principles of Evolutionary Nutrition and on that basis may be fed as the whole diet, or combined with varying proportions of raw meaty bones and other whole raw healthy foods.

Typically, many raw feeders will feed equal amounts of patties and raw meaty bones. Raw meaty bones commonly used are chicken necks, wings and carcasses, lamb flaps, beef brisket, soft pork bones etc.

BARF DOG FOOD

Guaranteed Analysis

Recommended Feeding

Healthy Adult Dogs – not exercising
– Feed 2% - 3% of bodyweight per day
Pregnant Females
– First two thirds of pregnancy – 2% - 3% of bodyweight per day
– Last third of pregnancy – 3% - 4% bodyweight per day
Puppies – Small to Medium Breeds
– Feed 3% - 5% of bodyweight per day
Puppies – Giant Breeds
– Feed 2% - 4% of bodyweight per day
– Important to grow slowly – can be useful to add extra veggie pulp
– Do not add extra calcium – Do feed soft bones daily
Working/Racing/Active dogs
– Feed 3% - 6% of bodyweight per day when working/active
– Feed food with higher fat content to increase energy supply
– Feed 2% - 3% of bodyweight per day when not working
Lactating Females – Depending on litter size and age of puppies
– Feed from between 3% and 6% of bodyweight – up to free choice
Animals With Health issues such as Kidney, Liver, Pancreas Disease
– These dogs usually require extra vegetable material, sometimes with less fat

Approximate Number of Patties to Feed per Day Based on % Body Weight

BARF CAT FOOD

Recommended Feeding

Healthy Adult Cats
– Feed 4% of bodyweight per day (divided into 2 to 3 meals)
Kittens
– Feed 5-6% of bodyweight per day (divided into 4 to 5 meals)
Pregnant Females
– First third of pregnancy – 4% of bodyweight per day (divided into 2 to 3 meals)
– Second third of pregnancy – 4-5% bodyweight per day (divided into 3 meals)
– Last third of pregnancy – 5% bodyweight per day (divided into 4 meals)
Lactating Females – Depending on litter size and age of kittens
– Feed from between 5-6% of bodyweight per day – up to free choice

Approximate Number of Patties to Feed per Day Based on % Body Weight

Important

Always adjust amount fed to maintain desired body weight and condition.

For simple obesity, reduce amount of food fed, reduce bones and reduce fat but do not starve the cat. Calories fed may also be reduced by adding small amounts of low glycaemic index vegetable pulp to the patties (eg. from your juicer).

When feeding 50% patties and 50% raw meaty bones, feed half the above plus an equal amount raw meaty bones. This may be fed as two meals daily, a patty meal and a raw meaty bone meal.

Preparation

A raw pet food diet will spoil if left unrefrigerated for an extended period of time. To thaw, remove from bag, place in a container with lid and defrost in refrigerator. Excess food should be refrigerated for the next feeding or discarded.

Safe Handling Instructions

Raw meat products may contain bacteria that could cause illness if mishandled. Wash working surfaces, utensils and hands with hot soapy water after each feeding. Treat as you would any raw meat product. Do not re-freeze once thawed.

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Manufactured for and distributed by BARF Australia
Tel: 02 633 42 009
Manufactured at Establishment No. 100389-000