Typically what does everybody spend a month on feeding a dog raw? I know I spend a decent amount for my kibble and wet a month as I've only found one store within a 45 minute drive that sells any decent foods.
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Typically what does everybody spend a month on feeding a dog raw? I know I spend a decent amount for my kibble and wet a month as I've only found one store within a 45 minute drive that sells any decent foods.
It depends on the dog's size.
Say you have a 50-pound medium-exercise dog..... then you might use a pound a day. If you are buying poultry for $1 to $1.50 a pound, it'll be $1 to $1.50 a day plus a little for fish oil, etc.
I didn't add in eggs or organ meat, because they typically cost the same as or less than the meat (by the pound), so they don't bring up the daily cost; they just add to the shopping list.
If you're adding lamb, fish, etc., then the per-pound cost is figured in, of course.
So it all depends on what you're feeding (the per-pound cost) and the size of the dog (at about 2-3% of dog weight per day).
Yep, that was pretty much it. So basically, if I shop right I'll be spending damn near the same amount to feed the kibble and wet. I have two dogs, my APBT is between 55-60lbs depending on what his exercise is like (I started weight pull training and agility with him so he's fitter), and my APBT/Carolina Dog is 65lbs and is medium-high exercise level. Right now I'm paying about $60 a month in dry food alone, give or take as I vary the amount depending on different things (exercise for that day/weight/etc).
I think I'll start doing some shopping around for sure. They eat healthier and I save $$ in the long run!
I recently found a place where I can purchase chicken quarters for $0.25 a lb. A steal really so I buy as much as I can all at once. I can stretch 10lbs for 3 days at a time for three dogs. I also have another source for organ meat at $0.59 a lb.It's a long pleasant drive to the market so it's not a big deal when I can buy large quantities at a time.
Tiffany, I live in MN. Have 2 dogs (GSD and ST BERNARD). I buy about 100 lbs of food for $45. It lasts a little over 20 days. For both dogs. Raw IS a lot cheaper than kibble. Find a place where they sell wholesale.
Enrique,
Not to get off topic, but may I ask where you buy your meat? I live near the twin cities over in WI and would love a good source for my dogs raw diet.
Personally, I shop at the grocery stores when I can get meat for a $1.00 or less a pound on ground beef and Sam's club when they have there reduced for quick sale stuff is another good source. I find a lot of deals on poultry and organ meats that way and then freeze it - we invested in a seperate freezer and it really comes in handy.
Lisa
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