Plan targets
If you do not know your cat's calorie target yet, start with the cat calorie calculator first.
Open cat calorie calculatorCat Food Mix Calculator
Build a daily cat feeding plan from a calorie target, water target, and package calorie values.
Package calories
Use calories from the package label. Enter kcal per 1000 g for each food.
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Daily total tracker
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Current calories 0 kcal/day
Target calories 300 kcal/day
Difference -300 kcal
Water target 250 ml/day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I mix wet and dry pet food?
Mixing wet and dry food provides the 'best of both worlds.' Dry kibble is cost-effective, convenient, and helps scrape dental plaque. Wet food is highly palatable, closer to a natural moisture-rich diet, and greatly improves hydration, which is vital for preventing kidney disease and urinary tract crystals (especially in cats).
How do I calculate the correct wet-to-dry feeding ratio?
You must base the ratio on calories rather than weight. Wet food has a much lower calorie density (approx. 700-1100 kcal/kg) due to its high water content, while dry food is very dense (approx. 3500-4200 kcal/kg). For example, a 50/50 calorie split means half of your pet's daily calorie budget comes from dry food and half from wet food. This calculator handles that conversion automatically.
Can I feed dry and wet food in the same meal?
Yes, you can mix them in the same bowl or serve them at separate meals (e.g. kibble in the morning, canned food at night). Many owners prefer separate meals to keep kibble crunchy and prevent left-out wet food from spoiling. Ensure any wet food left at room temperature is discarded after 4 hours.
How do treats affect the wet and dry mixed plan?
Treats must be accounted for within the daily calorie budget, following the '10% rule'. If your pet's target is 300 kcal/day, treats should not exceed 30 kcal. You should deduct 30 kcal from the main meal allocation to prevent your pet from gaining weight over time.
This site provides estimates and planning tools only. It does not replace veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment.