BarfCalc — BarfCalc | BARF & Raw Feeding Calculator for Dogs

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What is BARF?

BARF stands for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. This diet consists of feeding your dog raw foods, mimicking what their wild ancestors ate naturally.

Basic Ratios

The classic BARF model follows these proportions:

70% Muscle meat: Chicken, beef, lamb, pork

10% Meaty bones: Chicken necks, wings, carcasses

5% Liver: Beef, chicken, duck liver

5% Other organs: Heart, kidneys, spleen

10% Vegetables & Fruits: Zucchini, carrots, apples

How Much to Feed?

As a general rule, an adult dog eats 2 to 3% of their body weight per day. A 20kg dog will eat between 400g and 600g of raw food daily.

Common Mistakes

1. Not respecting ratios: Too much meat without bones = calcium/phosphorus imbalance

2. Forgetting organs: Liver is ESSENTIAL (vitamin A, B12, iron)

3. Too fast transition: Gradually switch over 2-4 weeks

4. Ignoring variety: Alternate at least 3 protein sources

Use Our Calculator

Our free calculator automatically calculates the exact amounts for your dog based on weight, age, and activity level.

⚠️ Safety note — Pork

Pork must always be frozen at -20°C for 3 weeks minimum before serving raw, to inactivate Aujeszky's disease virus (fatal in dogs) and Trichinella parasites.

BARF Beginner's Guide: How to Feed Your Dog Raw