About PetMealPlanner
Our Mission
PetMealPlanner exists to help dog and cat owners feed their pets with confidence. We provide free, veterinarian-informed nutrition calculators that translate complex feeding guidelines into clear, practical portion estimates—so you can make better-informed decisions alongside your vet.
Our Story
We are a small team of pet nutrition enthusiasts who built PetMealPlanner because finding reliable, unbiased feeding guidance online was harder than it should be. Our tools are free, vendor-neutral, and designed for everyday pet owners—not to sell a specific brand of food.
What Guides Our Work
Every calculator and article on PetMealPlanner is built on established veterinary nutrition principles and widely recognized industry standards. We focus on transparency: you should understand where our numbers come from.
- RER and MER formulas used in veterinary nutrition, aligned with AAFCO and WSAVA feeding guidelines
- Peer-reviewed research and authoritative pet nutrition references from veterinary textbooks and journals
- Real-world feedback from pet owners and veterinarians who use our calculators
How Our Calculators Work
Our calculators estimate daily calorie needs using Resting Energy Requirement (RER) and Maintenance Energy Requirement (MER) formulas, adjusted for life stage, activity level, neuter status, and body condition. Where breed-specific defaults apply, we document the assumptions behind them so you can fine-tune inputs for your individual pet.
Read more about our editorial standards
Key Sources & References
- Calorie statements declared on pet food labels (kcal per cup, can, or kilogram)
- Body condition scoring (BCS) guidelines for assessing ideal weight
- Life-stage and activity multipliers recommended in veterinary nutrition references
- Breed-typical weight ranges used as sensible defaults when exact weight is unknown
What We Don't Do
PetMealPlanner is an educational tool, not a veterinary clinic. We do not diagnose conditions, prescribe diets, or replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian before making significant changes to your pet's diet—especially for puppies, kittens, senior pets, or animals with medical conditions.
Our Commitment to You
We are committed to keeping our calculators free, showing the math behind our estimates, and never ranking breeds or products based on paid sponsorships. Your trust matters more than advertising revenue.