Pet Feeding Guides

Practical guides to help you feed your dog or cat the right amount.

Dogs

• How to Read a Dog Food Label (and Find Calories Per Cup)
  Learn where to find calories per cup on a dog food bag, what the AAFCO statement means, and how to use the number to measure the right portion.
• Is My Dog a Healthy Weight? How to Check at Home
  A simple hands-on way to check your dog's body condition, plus what to do if they are overweight or too thin.
• Puppy Feeding Guide: How Much and How Often
  How many times a day to feed a puppy, how puppy calorie needs differ from adults, and when to switch to adult food.
• How to Switch Dog Food Without Upsetting Their Stomach
  A simple 7 to 10 day plan to change your dog's food, plus how to adjust the portion when the new food has different calories.
• How Many Calories Does My Dog Need Each Day?
  How the daily calorie formula for dogs works, why life stage matters, and how to turn calories into cups of food.
• Dog Treats and Calories: The 10 Percent Rule
  How many calories treats should make up, how to measure them, and healthier ways to reward your dog.
• Feeding a Senior Dog: What Changes With Age
  How a dog's nutrition needs shift as they age, how to watch weight and appetite, and when to call your vet.

Cats

• How Much Should You Feed a Cat? Calories and Portions
  How to work out a cat's daily calories, convert them to cups of dry food or cans of wet food, and adjust for weight.
• Wet vs Dry Cat Food: Which Is Better?
  The real differences between wet and dry cat food, and how to feed a mix without overfeeding.
• Kitten Feeding Guide: How Much, How Often, and When to Switch
  How often to feed a kitten, how kitten calorie needs differ from adults, and when to move to adult cat food.