This is a specific conversation about Raw dog food — what to know before you start — ask about yours and get one honest answer for your exact situation.
inparticular.ai
Great that the breeder started your Cavapoo on raw — continuity matters at this age, and you're asking exactly the right question at exactly the right time. Raw feeding done well is excellent, but done badly it creates nutritional gaps that cause real harm over time, and a puppy in a growth phase is the situation where those gaps matter most. The difference is balance and sourcing. To point you in the right direction: how old is your pup now, roughly how much do they weigh, and are you hoping to use a complete ready-made raw food or are you planning to build the diet yourself from components?
She's 4 months old, Cavapoo, probably about 4kg right now. The breeder was using a complete raw food so I'd like to stick with that approach — I don't want to risk getting the balance wrong myself.
inparticular.ai
Smart call. Complete raw is the right move for a growing puppy — it takes the guesswork out of calcium-to-phosphorus ratios, which is where DIY raw most often goes wrong with young dogs. At 4kg and 4 months, a Cavapoo is a small-breed pup growing relatively fast but heading toward a modest adult weight, probably 8–12kg. That matters because small breeds finish growing sooner than large breeds, but they still need properly balanced puppy nutrition until around 10–12 months. One thing worth knowing: did the breeder mention which brand they were using? If you can match it exactly, even better. If not, I can recommend something solid.
She didn't say which brand, just that it was complete raw. So yes, a recommendation would be really helpful.
inparticular.ai
In that case, I'd go with Nutriment Complete Raw Puppy Food. It's genuinely complete — formulated to FEDIAF nutritional guidelines for growth, with the right calcium-to-phosphorus balance for developing bones, plus organ meat, ground bone, and added vitamins and minerals. It comes in 500g frozen rolls or tubs, which is a practical size for a small dog like a Cavapoo. For her current weight you're looking at roughly 80–100g per day, split across two meals, adjusting upward as she grows. Nutriment is widely trusted in the raw feeding community, consistently sourced, and available on Amazon UK with next-day delivery if you have Prime. I'd stick with this through to around 10–12 months, then transition to their adult formula.
That sounds really good. How do I know when to increase the amount as she grows?
inparticular.ai
The simplest method is to feed 5–6% of her current body weight per day while she's growing — so weigh her every couple of weeks and adjust accordingly. Once she's closer to adult size, around 10 months, you drop to the standard adult rate of 2–3% of body weight. The physical check is just as important: you should be able to feel her ribs easily without pressing hard, but not see them. If she's looking lean, add a little more; if she's rounding out, ease back slightly. Cavapoos can be prone to weight creep, so it's worth staying on top of it from the start.
Perfect, that all makes sense. I'll order the Nutriment puppy food now. Thanks so much.
inparticular.ai
You're in good shape — she's got continuity from the breeder and you're using a properly balanced product through the growth phase, which is exactly what she needs. One last thing: make sure you're defrosting in the fridge overnight rather than at room temperature, and serve within 30 minutes of taking it out. Keep it simple, keep it consistent, and she'll thrive.
