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Food & weight
Measured Feeding Foundations
Measuring what your dog actually eats before interpreting or changing anything.
What it is
Measuring what your dog actually eats before interpreting or changing anything.
Why we created it
Estimates drift; a simple record shows what a complete day really includes.
Goal
A clear, honest picture of daily intake.
Before you begin
You’ll need
- A digital kitchen scale in grams, where practical.
- Food packaging or known serving units.
- One simple log shared by everyone who feeds your dog.
What you’ll do
Your first session
- Record meals, treats, chews and shared food — offered and eaten — with amounts and units.
- Mark estimates or unknowns rather than guessing exact numbers.
- Repeat on ordinary days.
Things to notice
- Everything your dog eats in a day.
- Who fed what.
When to stop or get help
- Don’t change calories just to tidy the record.
- Clinical signs, unexplained weight change or a therapeutic diet need veterinary advice.
- Any feeding or activity instructions from your veterinarian still apply.
About this guide
This guide is about measuring, not changing, your dog’s diet.
Low-intensity guide suitable for most healthy dogs.
Adapted into plain language from Nara’s prepared protocol material. It is general information, not a diagnosis or veterinary prescription, and it doesn’t report trial results.
Related reading: Healthy body condition