Bones play an integral part in feeding a raw food diet. Dogs and cats are natural chewers, and bones allow them the outlet to chew. Bones also act as a natural toothbrush. Feeding raw bones should only be done under supervision.
Tollden Farms offers two types of bones - edible bones, which are the non weight bearing bones of animals or poultry, or recreational bones, such as beef marrow bones.
Both types should only be fed with supervision.
The amount of food your pet requires will vary depending on breed, activity level, age and climate. The following chart provides a good starting place. To calculate the amount of food to serve your adult pet based on different activity levels, use our Feeding Calculator.
| Weight of Dog | Patties per Day* | Pounds of Food per Day |
|---|---|---|
| 10 - 20 lbs | 1/2 to 1 | 0.25 to 0.5 |
| 20 - 40 lbs | 1 to 2 | 0.5 to 1.0 |
| 40 - 60 lbs | 2 to 3 | 1.0 to 1.5 |
| 60 - 80 lbs | 3 to 4 | 1.5 to 2.0 |
| 80 - 100 lbs | 4 to 5 | 2.0 to 2.5 |
* Based on 1/2 pound patty to maintain weight
Store Tollden Farms products in your freezer until ready for use.
Transfer your pet's portion into the refrigerator to thaw before mealtime. Only thaw as much product as your pet needs for a single meal. Once thawed, the product should be served within 3-4 days.
Thaw in a leak proof, non-porous, non-plastic container.
Feed in a non-porous, non-plastic container, stainless steel or ceramic dish works best.
Any leftovers need to be refrigerated immediately and used within 3 days.