How do I mix wet food and kibble without overfeeding?
To mix wet food and kibble correctly, count the calories from both foods. Wet food should not simply be added on top of a full kibble portion: it should replace part of the daily energy intake.
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Explanation
Mix-feeding can be useful, especially to vary meals and increase water intake. But the common mistake is to give the usual kibble portion, then add wet food as an extra. The total calories can then exceed the pet’s needs.
The correct approach is to calculate the daily energy need, subtract the calories provided by wet food, then convert the remaining calories into grams of kibble. The calculator does this automatically using the number of pouches, pouch weight and wet-food calories.
Formula / method
Calories left for kibble = total daily need - wet-food calories
Concrete example
If a pet needs 300 kcal/day and the wet food already provides 85 kcal, 215 kcal remain to be covered by kibble.
Common mistake
Wet food contains more water, so its weight in grams can look high. Compare calories, not just the volume in the bowl.
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