BARFing small dogs is just as possible as it is for large dogs. A healthy and species-appropriate diet is also important for small dogs. The only difference is the percentage portion of the food. Since small dogs have a faster metabolism, they need more food. The amount of food per day is therefore between three and four percent of the dog's total weight. For large dogs, the value is two percent. If your dog weighs less than ten kilos, expect around three percent of the body weight.
To ensure that you feed the exact amounts and compositions, we recommend the BARF calculator , which is very useful for small dogs. To get a feel for the correct distribution of the individual components, the rough guidelines of the BARF calculator are a good starting point. However, always adjust the individual food quantity precisely to your four-legged friend, because every dog has different preferences, is more active or older and therefore needs a different composition.
Which bones are suitable for small dogs?
Bones are an important source of calcium and should not be missing when feeding BARF to small dogs. Since their teeth and bite force are smaller and less than those of large dogs, not every bone is suitable for BARF . With poultry bones, such as chicken collars, turkey necks or duck wings, the risk of splintering is lower, so soft bones should be fed. Small dogs can also break them down better. Make sure that you feed mostly raw, meaty bones so that stomach acid is produced and the bone can be digested well. However, make sure that you never feed the bones cooked.
Ready-made BARF for small dogs
If you want to BARF your small dog but don't dare to mix the BARF yourself or the preparation is too laborious, ready-made BARF is a good choice. Ready-made BARF already contains all the important ingredients, saves time during preparation and is particularly suitable for small dog owners. You therefore don't need to worry about feeding too little calcium or offal. In addition to ready-made BARF, BARF mixes such as an offal or fruit and vegetable mix are also suitable for BARF. The advantage: you can put together the BARF yourself and still save time. If you are unsure about the portioning, you can use our ready-made BARF coins. The coins are not only easy to portion, but also contain all the important nutrients that your four-legged friend needs for a balanced diet.
