Cost per day: freeze-dried raw vs kibble for large dogs
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Quick answer
Kibble is cheaper per day and always will be. Freeze-dried raw fed as a quarter of the bowl sits between the two, at about $5.77 a day for an 80 lb dog.
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Kibble is cheaper per day and always will be. Freeze-dried raw fed as a quarter of the bowl sits between the two, at about $5.77 a day for an 80 lb dog.
For scale: an 80 lb dog on a complete freeze-dried diet is $23.08 a day and $701.54 a month. The same dog at a quarter of the bowl is $5.77 a day, about $175.39 a month.
Freeze-drying removes the water, not the food. That is the whole reason a quarter of the bowl still delivers real raw nutrition rather than being a token gesture.
The numbers
80 lb dog, quarter bowl
1¼ cups · $5.77/day
120 lb dog, quarter bowl
1¾ cups · $8.08/day
One 14 oz bag
6 days for an 80 lb dog at a quarter
Complete and balanced
AAFCO all life stages, including growth of large size dogs
Feed to body condition, not to a number. You should be able to feel your dog's ribs without seeing them. On a large breed, carrying extra weight is a joint problem before it is anything else.
Every figure on this page comes from the Daily Serving Guidelines printed on the bag and the current price with Halo Club applied. Nothing here is rounded in our favour.
Feeding amounts come from the Daily Serving Guidelines printed on the bag. Costs use the current 14 oz price with Halo Club membership applied. Adjust to body condition — you should be able to feel, but not see, your dog's ribs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a large dog cost to feed on freeze-dried raw?
About $5.77 a day at a quarter bowl for an 80 lb dog, or $23.08 as a complete meal.
Is a quarter of the bowl enough to matter?
Yes. Freeze-dried raw is concentrated because the water is gone, so a quarter share still puts real raw nutrition into every meal.
Try a quarter of the bowl
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