FAQ – DT Pet Nutrition

Frequently asked questions

DT Pet Food meals are portioned based on calories, not body-weight percentages.

You may have seen “2–3% of body weight” used in raw feeding. This is a rough traditional method and does not account for:

Differences in food energy density
Neutered vs intact dogs
Activity level
Individual metabolism

Because DT Pet Food is formulated by calories, we use a calorie-based feeding guide instead.

Step 1: Find your dog’s daily calorie needs

Use a trusted veterinary calorie calculator:
🔗 https://www.vetcalculators.com/calories.html

Enter your dog’s:

Weight
Age
Activity level
Neuter status

The calculator will return your dog’s Daily Calorie Requirement (kcal/day).

Step 2: Check the calorie content of our meals

Each DT Pet Food pack clearly lists:
Calories per pack (kcal)

Example:
240 kcal per 200g pack

Step 3: Calculate how many packs to feed

Daily calorie requirement ÷ calories per pack
= Number of packs per day

Example:
Dog needs 480 kcal/day
Meal pack = 240 kcal
→ Feed 2 packs per day

(The VetCalculators site may display results in “cups/cans”. You can treat 1 cup/can as 1 DT Pet Food pack.)

Step 4: Monitor & adjust

Every dog is unique. We recommend:

Monitor body condition and weight
Adjust portions up or down by ~10% if needed
Reach out anytime — we help fine-tune feeding at no extra cost

If you’re unsure, don’t worry — just message us and we’ll calculate it for you.

If you would like to warm up the food, we recommend reheating it until just warm to the touch, not piping hot, to support nutrient retention.

To help your dog adjust comfortably to the new diet, gradually increase the proportion of DT Pet Food in each meal.

You can monitor your dog’s adjustment by observing stool quality. If loose stools occur, remain at the previous portion for a few more days before increasing again. Different dogs have different transition speeds. Dogs transitioning from kibble or non-fresh diets may require a longer transition period.

Suggested transition guide for healthy adult dogs:

Day 1–2: 25% DT Pet Food, 75% current food
Day 3–4: 50% DT Pet Food, 50% current food
Day 5–6: 75% DT Pet Food, 25% current food
Day 7+: 100% DT Pet Food

For senior dogs or dogs with digestive sensitivities, we recommend extending each stage and transitioning more gradually.

If in doubt, just message us — we’ll guide you.

For optimal freshness, we recommend using the food within 2 months from the delivery date while frozen.

Once defrosted, keep refrigerated and use within 3 days.

Defrosting methods:

Transfer required packs to the fridge the day before
Soak sealed packs in a bowl of water for quicker thawing
Use the microwave defrost function if needed

Do not thaw food at room temperature, as this encourages bacterial growth.

Yes. DT Pet Food can be fed alone or mixed with existing food. When mixing, follow the transition guide to avoid digestive upset.

No. DT Pet Food recipes are nutritionally balanced for their intended feeding purpose. Additional supplements are not required unless advised for specific medical conditions.