Feeding Calculator
Answer a few questions about your pet and we will calculate exactly how much to feed each day, based on their individual needs.
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Pet Type
Your Pet
Condition
Activity
Food
What type of pet are you feeding?
We will tailor the calculation to your pet's specific nutritional requirements.
Please select your pet type to continue.
About your pet
Tell us a little about your pet so we can calculate their daily energy requirements.
Enter your pet's current weight in kilograms.
Desexed pets generally require around 15% fewer calories than intact animals.
Please enter your pet's weight and select a life stage.
Health & condition
Select your pet's current body condition and any special circumstances that apply.
Body Condition Score
Special Circumstances
Please select a body condition score and special circumstances.
Activity level
Select the option that best describes your pet's typical daily activity.
Please select an activity level to continue.
Diet & food selection
Select how much of your pet's diet will be Pet's Kitchen, then choose the products you feed. If you rotate between products, select all of them we will show you exactly how much to feed on each product's day.
Proportion of Diet
Select Your Products
Meals Per Day
Please select at least one product, your diet proportion, and meals per day.
Your Results
Based on the details you provided, here is your recommended daily feeding amount.
grams / day
General Daily Guide
Estimated fresh food intake
Based on your pet's profile, this is the approximate daily amount for a fresh whole-food diet before choosing specific products.
Daily Amount from Pet's Kitchen
grams per day
Resting Calories
Daily Target
From Pet's Kitchen
We recommend consulting your veterinarian about your pet's specific nutritional needs during recovery. These figures are a general guide only.
Daily Amount by Product
How to Transition to Pet's Kitchen
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Days 1–3: Start at 25%
Introduce Pet's Kitchen at 25% of the total meal and keep 75% of your pet's current food. Monitor for any digestive changes such as loose stools or bloating, which are normal during a diet change.
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Days 4–6: Increase to 50%
Move to a half-and-half split. By this point most pets begin to show enthusiasm for their meals. Continue to monitor stools and overall energy levels.
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Days 7–9: Increase to 75%
Three-quarters of the meal is now Pet's Kitchen. The digestive system should be well adjusted by this stage. Many pets experience improved coat condition and energy around this point.
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Day 10+: Full transition
Your pet is now fully transitioned. Refer to the recommended daily amounts above, and adjust portions slightly if your pet gains or loses weight over the following weeks. A healthy transition is gradual, and some pets with sensitive stomachs may need a slower approach over 2 to 3 weeks.
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Monitor and adjust
Check your pet's weight and body condition every 2 to 4 weeks. If your pet is gaining too much weight, reduce portions by 5–10%. If losing weight, increase by the same amount. The goal is to maintain a body condition score of 3 out of 5.
A note about these results
This calculator provides a starting guide based on your pet's individual details and is aligned with established veterinary nutritional guidelines (NRC and AAFCO). Every pet is unique. Factors including breed, metabolism, health status, and environment can all influence actual requirements. We recommend monitoring your pet's weight and body condition over 2 to 4 weeks and adjusting portions as needed. These results are not a substitute for veterinary advice.
This calculator provides a starting guide based on your pet's individual details and is aligned with established veterinary nutritional guidelines (NRC and AAFCO). Every pet is unique. Factors including breed, metabolism, health status, and environment can all influence actual requirements. We recommend monitoring your pet's weight and body condition over 2 to 4 weeks and adjusting portions as needed. These results are not a substitute for veterinary advice.
Disclaimer: Feeding amounts are estimates calculated using the Resting Energy Requirement (RER) formula and established Maintenance Energy Requirement (MER) factors based on NRC/AAFCO veterinary nutritional guidelines. Results are intended as a starting point only. Pet's Kitchen accepts no liability for outcomes resulting from the use of this calculator. For pets with specific health conditions, allergies, or post-operative needs, please consult a qualified veterinarian or veterinary nutritionist.
