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Understand your dog’s needs, clearly.
A simple calculator, a week-long switch plan and a few habits for handling raw food at home.
How much does your dog need?
Tell us about your dog and we’ll work out a daily starting portion, and how long an 18 lb bag lasts.
- Per week
- An 18 lb bag lasts
- Share of body weight
How the numbers work.
Raw feeding usually starts from a share of your dog’s ideal body weight each day. Most adult dogs land between 2 and 3%: lower for quieter dogs, higher for working and very active ones. Seniors often need a little less.
Puppies are different. They eat much more for their size while they grow, so check with your vet and adjust often.
Whatever the calculator says, your dog has the final word. Weigh them every couple of weeks. If they’re gaining, trim the portion a little. If they’re losing, add a little.
Switch over a week.
A slow change is easier on your dog’s stomach. If things get loose, stay at a step for a few more days.
- Days 1 and 225% Lealta, 75% old food
- Days 3 and 450% Lealta, 50% old food
- Days 5 and 675% Lealta, 25% old food
- Day 7 onAll Lealta
Handling raw food at home.
- Keep it sealed
Zip the bag closed after every serving and follow the storage directions on it.
- Wash up
Wash your hands, the bowl and any surface the food touched, just as you would after raw meat.
- Don’t leave it out
Pick up anything your dog hasn’t finished within about 20 minutes.
- Ask your vet
Especially for puppies, seniors, and dogs with a health condition or a weak immune system.