Feeding Calculator

Farm Life Blends Daily Feeding Calculator

Not sure about how much to feed your pet daily? Generally 2% to 3% of their total body weight is correct for most dogs and cats. Very young pets may need a bit more, while older or less active pets may require less. These are only general guidelines as different pets have different needs.

1. Enter your pet's weight here:	pounds
2. Enter the appropriate feeding percentage* here: See table below for percentages	%
3. Press Calculate button to find out how much to feed and order.

How much to feed
Amount to feed pet daily (pounds):	pounds per day
Amount to feed pet daily (ounces):	ounces per day
Amount to feed pet each meal for twice-daily feeding (ounces):	ounces per meal

How much to order for this pet for a week
Total Pounds	1-lb Meat	OR	2-lb Meat	OR	5-lb Meat

Feeding Percentages
2.0 %		For weight loss or sedentary dogs
2.5 %		Maintain Weight
3.0 %		For slight weight gain
3.5 %		For significant weight gain
4.0 %		Growing Puppies/Kittens
4.5 - 10 %		For very young puppies/kittens

Other "Food" for thought

Dogs & Cats need protein - Vegetarian Diets are for Humans - Dogs and Cats are Carnivores!

Pet Foods that Contain a Large Amount of Grain Offer Little Nutrition!

Just look at a commercially-fed pet's poop. It's almost as big coming out as it went in. Your pet's digestive tract is only 1/3 the size of humans, and is not suited for processing grains.

Many Commercial Dog Foods Contain A Significant Amount of Fillers!

Your pet needs protein not Peanut shells!

Foods That are Bad for You are Probably Bad for Your Pet.