Using the Nutrition Guide

To avoid having to work through the science and then worry about the appropriate number of kcals per day and per meal, HealthyPetCo. has developed this simple nutrition guide to assist in keeping your pet healthy and at the right weight .

By tailoring your feeding practices to the specific needs of your cat/dogs active level and weight  you can help them thrive and lead a healthy, happy life.

The results will provide a guideline as to the number of calories your cat/dog needs per day and therefore feeding quantity. 

Since every pet is unique, it’s impossible to predict the exact serving size that’s perfect for them. So, start with the feeding instructions on your selected brand of food and use the amount suggested by our calculator. Then, simply adjust that suggested serving size up or down to reach and maintain your pet’s ideal weight.

By the way, the calculator assumes you’re feeding your dog/cat just once a day. If you prefer to feed your dog twice a day, be sure to divide your result in half so that both meals add up to the full daily calories suggested.