Pet Planet Veterinary Clinic – JVC, Dubai
Your Partner in Preventive Pet Health & Nutrition

🐾 Why Nutrition Matters for Dogs & Cats

Nutrition is the foundation of your pet’s health. A balanced diet keeps your pet’s body working efficiently—from brain function to joint support, skin health, and even behaviour.

🔬 According to veterinary experts:

A poor diet can silently lead to obesity, arthritis, allergies, diabetes, and organ failure.

✅ What Should Be in a Healthy Pet Diet?

🐶 Dogs (Omnivores)

Animal protein (chicken, turkey, fish, lamb)
Healthy fats (omega-3 from fish or flaxseed)
Complex carbs (brown rice, oats, sweet potato)
Fiber (pumpkin, carrots, green beans)
Vitamins & minerals (balanced via vet-approved recipe)

🐱 Cats (Obligate Carnivores)

High-quality protein only from meat
Essential fatty acids
Taurine (only found in animal tissue)
Low carb (avoid starchy foods)
Hydration (wet food or added water)

📏 How Much to Feed? (Estimated Daily Portions by Weight)

🔹 For Dogs (Healthy Adult, Maintenance Needs)

Weight	Calories/day	Food Quantity
5 kg	~250 kcal	~100 g cooked food (dry matter)
10 kg	~400 kcal	~160–200 g
20 kg	~700 kcal	~300–350 g
30 kg	~950 kcal	~400–500 g

Note: Food amounts depend on age, activity, breed, and health. Always consult your vet.

🔹 For Cats

Weight	Calories/day	Food Quantity
3 kg	~180 kcal	~120 g wet / ~40g dry
4 kg	~220 kcal	~140 g wet / ~45g dry
5 kg	~260 kcal	~160 g wet / ~50g dry

Cats are better off with wet food or mixed (for kidney and urinary health).

🍲 Homemade Pet Food Recipes (Vet-Reviewed, Balanced)

⚠️ These recipes are safe for occasional feeding or when approved by your vet. For daily long-term feeding, they must be adjusted with supplements to prevent deficiencies.

🐶 Simple Chicken & Rice Recipe (Dog, 10 kg adult)

Ingredients:

100 g chicken breast (boiled, skinless)
50 g cooked brown rice
30 g mixed cooked carrots, peas
5g olive oil
Vet multivitamin supplement (as prescribed)

Yield: ~1 daily portion (~400 kcal)

🐱 Chicken Liver & Pumpkin Mix (Cat, 4 kg adult)