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Feeding Regime
The
Practical Commonsense Way to Feed Dogs and Cats their Evolutionary Diet for a
Long and Happy Life
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These products are formulated
according to the principles of Evolutionary Nutrition and on that basis may be
fed as the whole diet, or combined with varying proportions of raw meaty bones
and other whole raw healthy foods.
Typically, many raw feeders
will feed equal amounts of patties and raw meaty bones. Raw meaty bones commonly
used are chicken necks, wings and carcasses, lamb flaps, beef brisket, soft pork
bones etc.
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Recommended Feeding for Canine Recipes/strong>
Healthy Adult Dogs – not exercising
– Feed
2% - 3% of bodyweight per day
Pregnant Females
– First two thirds of pregnancy – 2% - 3% of bodyweight per day
– Last third of pregnancy – 3% - 4% bodyweight per day
Puppies – Small to Medium Breeds
– Feed 3% - 5% of bodyweight per day
Puppies – Giant Breeds
– Feed 2% - 4% of bodyweight per day
– Important to grow slowly – can be useful to add extra veggie pulp
– Do not add extra calcium – Do feed soft bones daily
Working/Racing/Active dogs
– Feed 3% - 6% of bodyweight per day when working/active
– Feed food with higher fat content to increase energy supply
– Feed 2% - 3% of bodyweight per day when not working
Lactating Females – Depending on litter size
and age of puppies
– Feed from between 3% and 6% of bodyweight – up to free choice
Animals With Health issues such as Kidney,
Liver, Pancreas Disease
– These dogs usually require extra vegetable material, sometimes with
less fat. Our Kangaroo recipe is a good choice as it is our leanest patty.
Approximate Number of Patties to Feed per Day Based on % Body Weight
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Body Weight
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Based on
2% B Wt
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Based on
4% B Wt
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Based on
6% B Wt
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5 - 7 Kg
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½
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1
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1½
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10 - 12 Kg
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1
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2
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3
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20 - 25 Kg
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2
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4
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6
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35 - 40 Kg
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3
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5
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7
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50plus Kg
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4
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6
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8
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Important
- Always adjust amount fed to
maintain desired body weight and condition.
- For simple obesity, dilute
patties by adding adding low glycemic index vegetable pulp to the patties.
- When feeding 50% patties and
50% raw meaty bones, feed half the above plus an equal amount of raw meaty
bones. This may be fed as two meals daily, a patty meal and a raw meaty bone
meal.
Recommended
Feeding for Feline Recipes
Healthy
Adult Cats
– Feed 4% of bodyweight
per day (divided into 2 to 3 meals)
Kittens
– Feed 5-6% of bodyweight per day (divided into 4 to 5 meals)
Pregnant Females
– First third of pregnancy – 4% of bodyweight per day (divided into 2 to
3 meals)
– Second third of pregnancy – 4-5% bodyweight per day (divided into 3 meals)
– Last third of pregnancy – 5% bodyweight per day (divided into 4 meals)
Lactating Females – Depending on litter size
and age of kittens
– Feed from between 5-6% of bodyweight per day – up to free choice
Approximate
Number of Patties to Feed per Day Based on % Body Weight
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Body Weight
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Based on
4% B Wt
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Based on
5% B Wt
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Based on
6% B Wt
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1.0 Kg
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0.30
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0.50
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0.60
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2.0 Kg
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0.60
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0.75
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1
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3.0 Kg
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1.0
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1.30
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1.50
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4.0 Kg
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1.50
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1.75
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2.0
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5.0 Kg
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1.75
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2.0
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2.50
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6.0 Kg
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2.0
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2.50
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3.0
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Important
- Always adjust amount fed to maintain desired body weight and condition.
- For simple obesity, reduce the amount of bones fed, reduce bones and reduce fat
but do not starve your cat. Calories fed may also be reduced by adding small
amounts of low glycemic index vegetable pulp to the patties.
- When feeding 50% patties and 50% raw meaty bones, feed half the above plus an
equal amount of raw meaty bones. This may be fed as two meals daily, a patty
meal and a raw meaty bone meal.
Preparation
A raw pet food diet will spoil
if left un-refrigerated for an extended period of time. To thaw, remove from
bag, place in a container with lid and defrost in refrigerator. Excess food
should be refrigerated for the next feeding or discarded.
Safe Handling
Instructions
Raw meat products may contain
bacteria that could cause illness if mishandled. Wash working surfaces, utensils
and hands with hot soapy water after each feeding. Treat as you would any raw
meat product. Do not re-freeze once thawed.
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