Generic feeding charts are designed for active working dogs, not your snoozing Staffy. You're likely overfeeding by 30%.
Whether it's from Woolworths or a boutique vet shop, those bags use broad estimates. They ignore your pet's age, desexing status, and lifestyle.
It's called RER—Resting Energy Requirement. It is the absolute minimum fuel needed just to keep the heart beating and lungs moving.
For most pets, use the simple Aussie vet formula: (30 x Weight in kg) + 70. This is your foundation for a healthy weight.
A desexed couch potato needs less than a Kelpie working an outback station. We take your RER and apply an 'activity multiplier.'
Is your mate looking a bit round? Calculate their portions based on their target weight, not their current weight, to see real results.
Cups are for baking, not biology. Density varies wildly between brands. A 'cup' of air-dried food is a calorie bomb compared to puffed kibble.
Weighing in grams is the only way to be precise. In small breeds, just 10 extra grams of food can lead to significant weight gain.
Shared a bit of your Bunnings snag? Those BBQ scraps count. Treats should never exceed 10% of their total daily intake.
Can't feel their ribs? If you have to push through fat to find them, your pet is overweight. You should feel them like the back of your hand.
A blistering 40-degree Aussie summer can slow their metabolism. Watch their energy levels and adjust their fuel accordingly.
Feeding isn't about reading a bag—it's about matching energy to life. Mastering the RER math is the best gift you can give your mate.
Get the exact step-by-step calculator and activity multiplier chart for your dog or cat.