What is the BARF diet for dogs?

BARF stands for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. It is a balanced raw diet that mimics what a dog's wild ancestors ate: 70% muscle meat, 10% raw meaty bone, 10% vegetables and fruit, 5% liver, and 5% other organ.

How much raw food should I feed my dog?

Adult dogs eat about 2–3% of their body weight in raw food daily. Puppies need 5–10% depending on age. Working and active dogs may need 3–4%.

When sourced from reputable suppliers, handled with normal kitchen hygiene, and balanced correctly, BARF can be safe and nutritious. Discuss with your vet if your dog is immune-compromised, pregnant, or very young.

Can I mix raw and kibble?

Yes. Many feeders use kibble in the morning and raw at night. The two digest at slightly different speeds, so feed at least 6 hours apart for sensitive stomachs.

🥩 BARF MODEL · BREAKDOWN BY GRAM

Raw Diet (BARF) Calculator

The most accurate raw feeding portion tool online. Enter weight and life stage — receive precise daily grams of muscle meat, organ, raw bone, and produce, fully aligned with the 70/10/10/5/5 BARF model.

5macronutrient categories

540k+portions calculated

2-3%of body weight

Dog Details

Two inputs deliver a complete daily macro breakdown.

Body weight (kg)

Life stage

Activity level

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Your Macros Will Appear Here

Enter your dog's weight and life stage on the left to receive a precise daily breakdown across all five BARF categories.

grams of raw food per day

🥩 Muscle meat (70%)— g

🦴 Raw meaty bone (10%)— g

🥬 Veg & fruit (10%)— g

🟤 Liver (5%)— g

🫀 Other organ (5%)— g

ℹ Split across 1–2 meals daily. Reassess body condition monthly.

The BARF Model Explained

Five categories build a complete and balanced raw meal.

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70% Muscle Meat

Beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, duck, rabbit, venison. Provides protein, B-vitamins, iron, and zinc. Rotate proteins weekly for variety.

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10% Raw Meaty Bone

Chicken necks, duck wings, lamb ribs. Natural calcium and phosphorus source. Always raw — never cooked. Always supervise.

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10% Veg & Fruit

Pumpkin, spinach, kale, blueberries, apples (no seeds). Lightly steamed or pureed for digestibility. Provides fiber and antioxidants.

The BARF Math

Daily total = body weight × percentage (2% adult, 3% active, 5–10% puppy)

Daily total × {0.70 meat, 0.10 bone, 0.10 veg, 0.05 liver, 0.05 other organ}

The 70/10/10/5/5 BARF ratio was developed by Dr. Ian Billinghurst and is widely accepted by raw-feeding nutritionists. Some feeders use the 80/10/10 PMR variant (no veg) — choose what fits your dog.

Frequently Asked Questions

BARF stands for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. The standard ratio is 70% muscle meat, 10% raw meaty bone, 10% vegetables/fruit, 5% liver, and 5% other organ.

Adults eat about 2–3% of body weight daily. Puppies need 5–10% depending on age. Working dogs may need 3–4%.

When sourced from reputable suppliers and balanced correctly, yes. Standard kitchen hygiene applies. Consult your vet for immune-compromised, pregnant, or very young dogs.

Yes. Many feeders use kibble in the morning and raw at night, ideally 6 hours apart for sensitive stomachs.