Is the Feeding Chart on the Bag Right for Your Dog?
The bag chart is only a starting point. Learn to read the kcal ME statement, turn it into a daily amount, and use body condition as the real dial.
Nutrition & Weight
Feeding, body condition, calories, and food safety guidance for dog owners.
How to Feed Two Dogs Two Different Foods Without Mix-Ups
Two dogs, two bags of food, one kitchen. Separate stations, timed meals, and switching one dog at a time so you always know which diet caused the change.
How Vets Set a Weight-Loss Calorie Target for Your Dog
Vets set weight-loss calories from your dog's ideal weight, not the bag chart. Here is the math, the gram scale, and how the number gets adjusted.
A Realistic Way to Adjust Portions With Body Condition Score
Turn a body condition score into real portion changes: weigh food in grams, trim about 10 percent including treats, and recheck every 2 to 4 weeks.