Question 1

How much JustFoodForDogs should I feed my dog daily?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your dog's ideal weight, activity level, and which recipe you're feeding, since calorie density varies by recipe. As a rough anchor, a 40 lb moderately active dog eating Chicken & Rice needs about 22 oz per day.

Question 2

Is the feeding calculator accurate for puppies?

Accepted Answer

Puppies need meaningfully more calories per pound than adults, especially large-breed puppies during growth. Use a puppy-specific calculation rather than the adult portion guide, and loop in your vet for growing dogs.

Question 3

Do I need to adjust portions if I mix JustFoodForDogs with kibble?

Accepted Answer

Yes — figure out roughly what percentage of the bowl is fresh food versus kibble, then scale each portion down proportionally so the total calories still match your dog's target.

Question 4

What if my dog is overweight?

Accepted Answer

Calculate portions based on their ideal weight, not their current weight, and check in with your vet before starting a fresh food diet if there's a significant amount to lose.

Question 5

Why did JustFoodForDogs' own calculator give me a much higher number than the packaging chart?

Accepted Answer

This happens more often than you'd think, and it's worth double-checking rather than following blindly. If the recalculated amount jumps sharply — some owners have seen it nearly double after updating their dog's weight — treat it as a flag to check body condition before feeding that much. When in doubt, a vet's read on your dog's actual condition beats any calculator's estimate.

JustFoodForDogs Feeding Guide: How Much to Feed by Weight

Raw Feeding Chart: How Much to Feed Your Dog by Weight

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