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Old 08-17-2007, 05:11 PM   #4
Yorkiedaze
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Originally Posted by Superpup View Post
Convert your dog's weight into ounces.

Multiply that by 1.5%.

That is his daily meat requirement for the average dog, not too active.

If he is very active, a performance, or working dog, then multiply that by
2%.

If dog needs to gain weight, then 2.5%.

These are standard guidelines. Every dog is different. You can adjust amounts according to their needs.
Azrael weighs 7 pounds. Convert that to oz. and you get 112 oz. Then multiply that by 1.5% and you get 1.68. So what is 1.68 in terms of daily meat requirement?
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