Meat & Fish · Food guide
Can dogs eat beef?
Beef is a high-quality source of protein and can be part of a balanced meal, but on its own it doesn't cover all the nutrients your dog needs.
Not a substitute for advice from your vetUpdated Sep 26, 2026
AI imageHow much beef can your dog have?
As a snack, the 10% rule applies. As part of a balanced meal, the amount depends on the whole feeding plan.
No single food covers all nutrients.
Set your dog's ideal weight.
As a snack, no more than a day. That's .
Daily energy needs calculated the same way as in the Kahuno app.
The 10% limit applies to snacks and treats according to WSAVA, not to meals.
What's in beef?
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 124 kcal |
| Protein | 20.9 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Water | 75.2 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 0.03 : 1 |
| Sodium | 47 mg |
| Potassium | 364 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Iron | 2.4 mg |
| Zinc | 3.7 mg |
| Copper | 86 µg |
| Iodine | 2 µg |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 5 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega-3 | – |
| EPA | – |
| DHA | – |
Source: Max Rubner-Institut. (2025). Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. doi.org
Composition per 100 g
Energy and macros
| Energy | 176 kcal |
| Protein | 31.3 g |
| Fat | 5.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Water | 64 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 228 mg |
| Ca : P ⓘ | 0.04 : 1 |
| Sodium | 43 mg |
| Potassium | 334 mg |
| Magnesium | 27 mg |
| Iron | 3.9 mg |
| Zinc | 6.2 mg |
| Copper | 136 µg |
| Iodine | 1.7 µg |
Vitamins and fatty acids
| Vitamin A | 7 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg |
| Linoleic acid | 0.12 g |
| Omega-3 | – |
| EPA | – |
| DHA | – |
Source: Max Rubner-Institut. (2025). Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. doi.org
Key facts at a glance
What to watch out for
- Fatty meat can cause diarrhea
- Unseasoned
A note on raw meat
The WSAVA recommends against feeding dogs a raw meat-based diet. It cites a high risk from bacteria and parasites, possible nutrient deficiencies and, with bones, injuries to the mouth and gut. If you make your dog's food yourself, have a veterinary nutritionist check the feeding plan.
Safety rating for each dog
Can Romeo handle beef?
This page applies to dogs in general. In Kahuno, you add intolerances to the dog profile, and every ingredient gets a color-coded dot when you log it, checked for your dog specifically. Whoever feeds the dog in your household sees it right away.
Frequently asked questions
How much beef can my dog eat?
As a snack alongside regular food, the 10% rule applies. For a normally active 10 kg dog, that's about 51 g of Beef per day. No single food covers all nutrients, so as part of a balanced meal, the amount depends on the whole feeding plan. If you make your dog's food yourself, have a veterinary nutritionist check the feeding plan.
What should I do if my dog ate too much beef?
Usually the dog reacts with soft stool or gas. Offer water and make the next meal smaller. If your dog vomits, seems lethargic or has ongoing diarrhea, call your vet.
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Sources
- WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee, Statement on Risks of Raw Meat-Based Diets, Empfehlung, rohfleischbasierte Ernährung nicht zu füttern.