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
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🔬 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)
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Animal protein (chicken, turkey, fish, lamb)
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Healthy fats (omega-3 from fish or flaxseed)
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Complex carbs (brown rice, oats, sweet potato)
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Fiber (pumpkin, carrots, green beans)
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Vitamins & minerals (balanced via vet-approved recipe)
🐱 Cats (Obligate Carnivores)
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High-quality protein only from meat
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Essential fatty acids
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Taurine (only found in animal tissue)
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Low carb (avoid starchy foods)
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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:
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100 g chicken breast (boiled, skinless)
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50 g cooked brown rice
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30 g mixed cooked carrots, peas
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5g olive oil
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Vet multivitamin supplement (as prescribed)
Yield: ~1 daily portion (~400 kcal)
🐱 Chicken Liver & Pumpkin Mix (Cat, 4 kg adult)
Ingredients:
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50 g chicken thigh (boiled)
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20 g chicken liver (boiled)
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1 tsp boiled pumpkin (for fiber)
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1 tsp salmon oil or egg yolk
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Vet-formulated taurine & vitamin mix
Yield: ~1 full meal (~220 kcal)
🧠 Key Feeding Tips from Pet Planet Vets
✅ Feed by weight, not “eye guess”
✅ Avoid raw bones, onions, garlic, chocolate, grapes, xylitol (toxic)
✅ Never feed 100% home-prepared diets without professional guidance
✅ Track your pet’s weight and body condition every 4–6 weeks
✅ Choose diets based on life stage and medical needs
