Northwest Naturals Feeding Calculators
Raw Frozen Diets for Dogs
EXAMPLE: If you have a 15 pound dog at moderate activity (2.5%), feed 6 ounces (1.275 cups) of NWN Raw Frozen Diet a day. Or 3 ounces (0.64 cups) per meal for 2 meals a day.
EXAMPLE: For a 2 kilo puppy at %5 activity (for puppies), should have 0.05 kg per meal for 2 meals a day.
Feeding Percentages
- 2.00% = Low Activity
- 2.5 – 3% = Moderate Activity
- 3.50% = Weight Gain
- 4.00% = Juniors 3 – 12 months
- 4.5 – 6% = Puppies 3 – 12 weeks
- 4.5 – 8% = Lactating Females
Always remember for weight loss – feed your pet the amount for ideal weight.
Raw Frozen Nuggets for Dogs
Feeding Guidelines
Each nugget weighs approximately 0.2 oz – 5 nuggets to an ounce
For exact weight it is suggested you use a scale as the size of the nuggets may vary.
Recommended – split the amount into 2 feedings per day
All amounts listed are guidelines
| Dog Wt | ounces | ounces | ounces | ounces | ounces | ounces |
| *2% | *2.5% – *3% | *3.5% | *4.5 – 6% | *4% | *4.5 – *8% | |
| low activity | moderate activity | weight gain | puppy 3-12wks | junior 3-12mos | lactating female | |
| 5 lb | 1.6 oz | 2 oz – 2.4 oz | 2.8 oz | 3.6 oz – 4.8 oz | 3.2 oz | 3.6 oz – 6.4 oz |
| 10 lb | 3.2 oz | 4 oz – 4.8 oz | 5.6 oz | 7.2 oz – 9.6 oz | 6.4 oz | 7.2 oz – 12.8 oz |
| 25 lb | 8 oz | 10 oz – 12 oz | 14 oz | 18 oz – 24 0z | 16 oz | 18 oz – 32 oz |
| 50 lb | 16 oz | 20 oz – 24 oz | 28 oz | 36 oz – 48 oz | 32 oz | 36 oz – 64 oz |
| 75 lb | 24 oz | 30 oz – 36 oz | 42 oz | 54 oz – 72 oz | 48 oz | 54 oz – 96 oz |
Northwest Naturals Nuggets weigh approximately .2 ounces each = approximately 5 nuggets per ounce.
For exact weight it is suggested you use a scale. The size and density of the nuggets will vary per recipe.
*Calculations are based on percentage of body weight, age and activity level.
The above Feeding Guidelines are approximate as every pet has different metabolic requirements.
To Feed: Simply thaw your pet’s meal portion at room temperature for 10 – 20 minutes or in your refrigerator overnight
in a covered container. Keep unused portion frozen.
Transition Feeding: When transitioning your dog to a raw diet, start by replacing 1/4 of your dogs current diet with raw.
Gradually increase the portion of raw and reduce the prior diet over the next 7 days until transition is complete.
Supplemental Feeding: Northwest Naturals can also be used in addition to your pets current diet as it provides bio-available nutrients for
optimal health. Use Northwest Naturals as a meal topper or substitute for one meal a day.
Dinner Bar for Dogs
Feeding Guidelines
Each bar weight 1 lb – the bar is scored into 4 sections – each section is approximately 1/4lb (4oz)
For exact weight it is suggested you use a scale as the score marks may not be exact.
| Ounces | Ounces | Ounces | Ounces | Ounces | Ounces | |
| Dog Weight | *2% | *2.5% – *3% | *3.5% | *4.5 – *6% | *4% | *4.5 – *8% |
| average pet or weight loss | moderate activity to active | weight gain | puppy 3-12wks | junior 3-12mos | lactating female | |
| 5 lb | 1.6 oz | 2 oz – 2.4 oz | 2.8 oz | 3.6 oz – 4.8 oz | 3.2 oz | 3.6 oz – 7.2 oz |
| 10 lb | 3.2 oz | 4 oz – 4.8 oz | 5.6 oz | 7.2 oz – 9.6 oz | 6.4 oz | 4.8 oz – 9.6 oz |
| 25 lb | 8 oz | 10 oz – 12 oz | 14 oz | 18 oz – 24 oz | 16 oz | 18 oz – 36 oz |
| 50 lb | 16 oz | 20 oz – 24 oz | 28 oz | 36 oz – 48 oz | 32 oz | 36 oz – 72 oz |
| 75 lb | 24 oz | 30 oz – 36 oz | 42 oz | 54 oz – 72 oz | 48 oz | 54 oz – 108 oz |
*Calculations are based on percentage of body weight.
Recommended – split the amount into 2 feedings per day.
The above Feeding Guidelines are approximate as every pet has different metabolic requirements.
To Feed: Simply thaw your pet’s meal portion at room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes or in your refrigerator
overnight in a covered container. Keep unused portion frozen.
Transition Feeding: When transitioning your dog to a raw diet, start by replacing 1/4 of your dog’s current diet with
raw. Gradually increase the portion of raw, and reduce the prior diet over the next 7 days until transition is complete.
Supplemental Feeding: Northwest Naturals can be used in addition to your pet’s current diet as a meal topper
or substitute one meal a day.
Use the feeding guidelines for amount needed for meal substitution according to your pet’s weight.
Raw Frozen Chubs for Dogs
Feeding Guidelines
Recommended – split the amount into 2 feedings per day
All amounts listed are guidelines
| Dog Wt | ounces | ounces | ounces | ounces | ounces | ounces |
| *2% | *2.5% – *3% | *3.5% | *4.5 – 6% | *4% | *4.5 – *8% | |
| low activity | moderate activity | weight gain | puppy 3-12wks | junior 3-12mos | lactating female | |
| 5 lb | 1.6 oz | 2 oz – 2.4 oz | 2.8 oz | 3.6 oz – 4.8 oz | 3.2 oz | 3.6 oz – 6.4 oz |
| 10 lb | 3.2 oz | 4 oz – 4.8 oz | 5.6 oz | 7.2 oz – 9.6 oz | 6.4 oz | 7.2 oz – 12.8 oz |
| 25 lb | 8 oz | 10 oz – 12 oz | 14 oz | 18 oz – 24 0z | 16 oz | 18 oz – 32 oz |
| 50 lb | 16 oz | 20 oz – 24 oz | 28 oz | 36 oz – 48 oz | 32 oz | 36 oz – 64 oz |
| 75 lb | 24 oz | 30 oz – 36 oz | 42 oz | 54 oz – 72 oz | 48 oz | 54 oz – 96 oz |
For exact weight it is suggested you use a scale. *Calculations are based on percentage of body weight.
Recommended – split the amount into 2 feedings per day. All amounts listed are guidelines.
The above Feeding Guidelines are approximate as every pet has different metabolic requirements.
To Feed: Place the Chubs in a glass container, in the refrigerator.
Chubs will thaw in approximately 24 – 36 hours.
For Quick Thaw: Place chub in sink and cover with cold water – the chub will thaw in approximately
2 hours. Always keep the unused portion refrigerated.
Transition Feeding: When transitioning your dog to a raw diet, start by replacing 1/4 of your dogs
current diet with raw. Gradually increase the portion of raw, and reduce the old diet, over the next
7 days until complete transition.
Supplemental Feeding: Northwest Naturals can also be used in addition to your pet’s current diet.
It provides bio-available nutrients for optimal health. Use Northwest Naturals as a meal topper or
substitute one meal a day.
Use feeding guidelines for amounts to be used for meal substitution according to your pet’s weight.