How much should I feed my pet ?
A quick, science-based guide to daily portions. It’s a starting point — adjust to your pet and follow your vet for any medical needs.
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Feeding guide · quick answers
How much should I feed my cat per day?
Most adult cats need roughly 160–320 kcal per day, depending on weight and lifestyle. We calculate energy needs the way vets do: resting energy requirement (70 × body weight in kg0.75) multiplied by a lifestyle factor — about 1.0 for indoor cats, 1.2 for a typical neutered adult, and up to 1.5 for very active cats. As a quick guide for a neutered, moderately active adult cat: 3 kg ≈ 190 kcal, 4 kg ≈ 240 kcal, 5 kg ≈ 280 kcal, 6 kg ≈ 320 kcal per day. Indoor-only cats generally need 15–20% less.
How much should I feed my dog per day?
Adult dogs vary far more than cats because of size. Using the same formula with a factor of 1.6 for a neutered, moderately active adult: 5 kg ≈ 375 kcal, 10 kg ≈ 630 kcal, 20 kg ≈ 1,060 kcal, 30 kg ≈ 1,435 kcal per day. Low-activity dogs sit closer to a 1.4 factor; working or very active dogs can need 2.0. Weigh your dog rather than guessing — a 2 kg error changes the answer meaningfully for small breeds.
How many treats can I give my cat or dog?
Follow the 10% rule: treats, toppers and chews together should stay within 10% of your pet's daily calories. For rich items like freeze-dried liver or egg yolk, we suggest a tighter 5% cap. If you feed treats daily, trim the main meal by the same calories so the day still balances. The calculator above shows your pet's exact daily treat budget in grams for every Paw-cipes product.
How do I convert calories into grams of food?
Every Paw-cipes pack lists calories (kcal) per 100 g or per piece. Divide your pet's daily calorie target by the food's calories per gram to get grams per day, then split that across meals. Freeze-dried food is concentrated — a little weighs less than it feeds — so a kitchen scale beats scooping by eye. The calculator does this conversion automatically for each product.
Do kittens, puppies and senior pets need different portions?
Yes. Growing kittens can need around 2.5× their resting energy, and puppies 2–3× depending on breed size, while senior pets usually need a little less than adults. Pregnant and nursing pets need substantially more. Pick the right life stage in the calculator and it applies the correct factor for you.
When should I adjust my pet's portions?
Check body shape and weight every 2–4 weeks. If weight is drifting the wrong way, adjust portions by 5–10% and re-check. Recalculate after neutering, a change in activity, or a new life stage. If your pet has a medical condition or is on a weight-management programme, please work with your vet.
Every pet is different
The numbers above are starting points, not prescriptions. Body condition, breed and metabolism all shift the answer — which is exactly why we built the calculator at the top of this page. Enter your pet's details for a personalised daily plan across meals, treats and toppers.