Changes

Feeding guides are calculated by dividing the pet’s daily energy requirements by the energy density of the food, following the 2 step approach outlined in figure 1 <ref name="Waltham Pocket Book">'''WALTHAM pocket book of healthy weight maintenance for dogs and cats'''. (2010) Ed. German, A. and Butterwick, ''R.F. Pub Beyond Designs Solutions Ltd.''</ref>.  

Feeding guides are calculated by dividing the pet’s daily energy requirements by the energy density of the food, following the 2 step approach outlined in figure 1 <ref name="Waltham Pocket Book">'''WALTHAM pocket book of healthy weight maintenance for dogs and cats'''. (2010) Ed. German, A. and Butterwick, ''R.F. Pub Beyond Designs Solutions Ltd.''</ref>.  

Figure 1 – How feeding guides are calculated

::::::::'''Step 1'''

*Calculate the pet’s energy needs per day (kcal/d)

::::::::*Determine the energy density of the food (kcal/100 g diet)

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*[[File:Formula Feeding Guides - Nutrition Page.png|350px]]

=== Estimating Energy Density of the Food===

=== Estimating Energy Density of the Food===