Dog & Cat Food

Nutrient Cheat Sheet

The Nutrient Cheat Sheets* are used to see if there are any deficiencies in a foods nutrient levels for an individual dog based on their body weight and daily calories consumed.

Use the nutrient cheat sheet to calculate a foods nutrient / typical analysis numbers (protein, amino acids, fats, vitamins, and minerals) for an individual dog’s body weight* based on the daily calories needed. Use the cheat sheet to compare the minimum recommendations with the calculated amount of nutrients based on your dog’s body weight and daily calories.

The nutrient cheat sheet will calculate the nutrient analysis from “as-fed”, “dry matter”, or on a “caloric basis”.

DOG

Estimate The Calories Needed

Cat

Estimate The Calories Needed

Enter your dog or cat’s ideal weight in “kg”. (The cheat sheet will convert lb to kg) Start by determining how many calories your dog or cat is currently eating in the form of food and treats. Then determine their body condition score (BCS) and muscle condition score (MCS) to evaluate whether they need the same (maintenance), more or less calories each day. You should work with your veterinarian to determine your dog’s BCS and MCS and his/her ideal weight.

2. Calculate Cost, Protein, Fat, Carbs & Balance

2. Calculate Cost, Protein, Fat, Carbs & Balance

Enter the information from the “Guaranteed Analysis” (or typical analysis) and the calories listed as “kcal/kg”.

Enter the price, size, and calories fed per day and the cheat sheet will calculate the cost to feed per day, and how many days the package will last.

3. Calculate the Nutrient/Typical Analysis for Dog