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Raw Frozen Formulas
As a result of the increased digestibility of a raw-food diet, you are able to feed your pet less food daily. Our suggestion is to feed your pet based on the 2-3% rule. Feed 2-3% of your pet's body weight daily. Our cups-per-pound recommendations are based on a ratio of 2.5%.** We recommend feeding your pet twice daily, so you should divide the total daily feeding weight in half and feed once in the morning and once in the evening.

Reference the feeding percentage table in the right column to determine the appropriate feeding percentage based on your pet's dietary needs. You can then enter that into the Primal Feeding Calculator, along with your pet's weight, to estimate how much to feed per meal, per day and per week.

Keep in mind that our feeding calculator is an estimate. Factors such as level of activity, age, health, metabolism and breed play a part in the necessary feeding quantities of all animals. Please be sure to monitor your pet's dietary needs and adjust the feeding quantities accordingly.

Freeze-Dried Formulas
Because of the importance of moisture in a raw diet, we recommend rehydrating this product for optimum nutrition absorption. To rehydrate, add 1 tablespoon of water for every nugget or 1/4 cup of water for 4 nuggets. For best rehydrating results, break nugget into small pieces and mix thoroughly with water to force moisture into product. Note: Feeding percentages based on rehydration of product. Feeding amount should be based on nuggets only.

Primal Feeding Calculator

1. Do you want to calculate for a dog or cat?

Select Dog or Cat ------------------- Dog Cat

2. Enter your pet’s current weight in pounds:

Pounds

3. Enter feeding percentage:

4. Choose a Formula:

5. Enter percentage of bones (optional):

6. Press Calculate to find out how much to feed and order.

Based on your selections, we recommend calories per day.

Daily Feeding Quantities	Nuggets	Patties	Cups	Pounds
Amount of selected formula to feed per day:
Amount to feed per meal, twice daily:
Amount of raw meaty bones to feed per day:				Pounds
Weekly Feeding Quantities
Amount of selected formula needed per week:				Pounds
Amount of raw meaty bones needed per week:				Pounds

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Feeding Percentages
1.5% Weight Loss
2.0% Non-Active
2.5% Maintain Weight **
3.0% Slight Weight Gain
3.5% Significant Weight Gain
4.0% Kittens/Puppies (8 weeks-1 year)
4.5-8.0% Kittens/Puppies (4-8 weeks)
4.0-8.0% Pregnant/Lactating

Calorie Variance
Our Feeding calculator will take into account the differences in calories between formulas. Simply select the formula that you wish to feed and the calculator will give you an estimated feeding amount based on the calories in that formula. To get an average on what to feed, select "Show me an average" from the dropdown menu.

Weigh Frequently
As your pet grows, weigh your pet frequently so the feeding calculator will generate an accurate feeding amount based on your pet's current weight.

*Puppies and Kittens
For puppies and kittens, we recommend a feeding percentage of 6% to start. Adjust the feeding percentage up or down as necessary according to their growth.

Raw Meaty Bones
Raw meaty bones can be fed up to 30% of your pet's daily ration. If you choose to supplement your animal's diet with raw meaty bones, use Primal's Feeding Calculator to see how much to feed and buy. Raw meaty bones can be completely consumed. Always monitor your pet when feeding any bone.