Question 1

What is the Prey Model Raw (PMR) ratio for dogs?

Accepted Answer

The standard PMR ratio for adult dogs is 80% muscle meat, 10% edible bone, 5% liver, and 5% other secreting organ (such as kidney or spleen). The total daily food amount is typically 2.5% of the dog's body weight. Puppies and high-energy working dogs may need up to 5% of their body weight.

Question 2

What is the PMR ratio for cats?

Accepted Answer

Cats have a slightly different PMR ratio: 84% muscle meat, 6% edible bone, 5% liver, and 5% other secreting organ. Cats need approximately 3% of their body weight in raw food daily. Chicken hearts are commonly added as a critical taurine source, since taurine deficiency can cause fatal heart disease in cats.

Question 3

How do I raw feed a dog with chicken allergies?

Accepted Answer

For dogs with chicken allergies, use alternative protein sources for both muscle meat and bone. Turkey necks or duck frames can replace chicken quarters for the bone component. Pork shoulder, beef chuck, or rabbit can provide the muscle meat. Use our exclusion filter to instantly hide all recipes containing chicken and find safe alternatives.

Question 4

Is raw feeding safe for pets?

Accepted Answer

Raw feeding is practiced safely by millions of pet owners worldwide, but it requires strict hygiene and nutritional balance. Key safety rules: never cook bones (cooked bones splinter and can cause fatal blockages), freeze pork for 3+ weeks before feeding, freeze fish for 1+ week to kill parasites, and transition pets slowly over 1-2 weeks. Always consult a holistically trained veterinarian before starting a raw diet.

Question 5

How much raw food should I feed my dog per day?

Accepted Answer

Adult dogs typically eat 2.5% of their body weight per day in raw food. For a 50-pound dog, that's 50 × 16 × 0.025 = 20 ounces per day. Puppies and high-energy dogs may need up to 5% of body weight. Senior or overweight dogs may need as little as 2%. Our PMR calculator computes the exact ounces and macro breakdown for your pet's weight.

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