Switching to a raw diet can take a little time to adjust to. The easily digestible ingredients do not swell and fill the stomach in the same way as most carbohydrate-rich kibble diets.
Packed with nutrition, a raw diet doesn't cause a distended stomach, which some pets may have become used to, meaning they may not feel 'full', or may crave carbohydrates until they get used to their new food.
Your dog's food needs may change at times, for example:
- They may be more active in winter than they are in summer and need more food
- Their appetite may change as they grow up, with puppies needing a higher percentage of their body weight in food than adult dogs do.
- They might need more food on days where they’re more active, and less on quieter days.
- Stress can cause changes to appetite and you may need to adjust the amount you’re feeding during stressful periods - for example, a house move or a new baby.
- Hormonal changes, during seasons for example, can result in changes to appetite and pregnant mums will need more food until after the babies are weaned.
Learn more in our dog not eating guide
The best way to make sure your pet is getting the right amount of food is to check our feeding calculator to ensure you have the right amount for their current weight, then keep an eye on their body condition and make small adjustments as required.