Even if your dog looks nothing like a wolf, his body still works like one (to some degree, anyway). Raw dog food is claimed to mimic the natural, ancestral diet wild wolves have evolved to follow.

Some of the oft-stated benefits of raw dog food include the following:

• Better coat condition
• Improved skin health
• Increased energy levels
• Smaller, firmer stools
• Improved dental health
• Stronger immune system
• Lower risk for allergies

 

 

Transition From Kibble to Raw 

 

 

 

Transition From Kibble to Raw

Feed Three Times A Day

Your puppy should eat three small meals a day. Do this until he’s about six months of age – then he can eat twice a day and eventually once a day if you wish. This is especially important for small breed puppies as they can become hypoglycemic if meals are spread out too long.

Feed 2-3% Of His Adult Body Weight

Knowing how much to feed is often where people get caught up. But it’s actually pretty easier to figure out.

This is easier to determine if you have a purebred dog, but the amount you feed should be 2-3% of your puppy’s adult weight. If you’re not sure what that will be, feed about 10% of his current weight. Watch to see if he gets too fat or too thin and adjust accordingly.