The honest answer: it depends on your dog's size
Cost is usually the first question people ask about raw feeding, and it deserves a straight answer. Because dogs are fed by body weight, a raw diet costs more for a big dog than a small one, and more than most kibble. What you get for that is fresh, small-batch food with real meat, ground bone, and organs. Here is a realistic monthly picture.
Most adult dogs eat about 2 to 3 percent of their body weight a day. Using our boxes as the yardstick, that works out to roughly:
- Small dog, about 25 lb: a little over half a pound a day, in the ballpark of $100 to $120 a month.
- Medium dog, about 50 lb: around a pound and a quarter a day, roughly $200 to $230 a month.
- Large dog, about 80 lb: about two pounds a day, in the range of $330 to $360 a month.
These are ballpark figures to set expectations. For a number tuned to your actual dog, including activity level and life stage, run the feeding calculator. It shows the cost per day right alongside the daily portion.
What drives the price
Two things move the cost more than anything else: your dog's weight and how active they are. A hard-charging working dog eats more than a low-key couch companion of the same size. Puppies also eat well above the adult rate while they grow. Everything else is small by comparison.
How to keep it affordable
- Buy in the 30 lb box format. The per-pound rate on a full box is the best value we offer, and it ships free.
- Feed to body condition, not habit. Many dogs are fed a bit more than they need. You want to feel ribs easily without seeing them, which often trims both the portion and the bill.
- Use raw as part of the bowl if a full switch is a stretch. Even a partial raw routine gives your dog fresh food, and you can scale up over time.
New to all this? Our transition guide walks through the switch, and the combo boxes are an easy way to keep costs predictable while rotating proteins.
This article is educational and is not veterinary advice. Your veterinarian can help you set the right diet and portion for your individual dog.