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Celtic Connection · Complete & balanced recipes

Feeding Guide

Every Celtic Connection recipe is formulated to be complete and balanced. The calculator below tells you exactly how much to feed, calibrated to your pet's individual profile.

Before you begin

"Feeding Celtic Connection is not complicated. But it is worth doing properly."

Our recipes are complete and balanced to FEDIAF standards. The amounts shown in the calculator are starting points — calibrated to your pet's body weight, life stage, and activity level. Adjust over four to six weeks based on body condition, not guesswork.

Fresh water should always be available. If transitioning from a lower-quality diet, a slower introduction schedule is recommended — your pet's digestive system may need time to adjust to a genuinely nutrient-dense food.

How to use the calculator

1 Choose species

Select dog or cat. The calculator adjusts its logic accordingly — different metabolic rates, different life stages.

2 Enter weight & life stage

Input your pet's current body weight and select their life stage: puppy/kitten, adult, or senior.

3 Select activity level

Low, normal, or high. Working dogs and very active animals have meaningfully different caloric needs.

4 Get your portion

The calculator returns a daily amount in grams. Divide across two meals if feeding twice daily.

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Transition feeding schedule

Moving from your current food to Celtic Connection

Seven to ten days minimum. Animals moving from highly processed diets may benefit from a slower approach of fourteen days or more.

Standard transition · 7–10 days

Days Previous food Celtic Connection
1–275%25%
3–450%50%
5–625%75%
7+—100%

Sensitive animals · 14+ days

Days Previous food Celtic Connection
1–390%10%
4–675%25%
7–950%50%
10–1225%75%
13+—100%

Common questions

My dog seems hungry — should I feed more? +
The calculator provides a starting point based on typical metabolic rates. If your dog is maintaining healthy body weight and condition score but appears hungry, increase by 5–10% and reassess over two weeks. A slightly visible waist and ribs that can be felt but not seen are healthy indicators.
Can I mix Celtic Connection with raw food? +
Celtic Connection dry recipes are complete and balanced on their own. If you choose to mix with raw food, reduce the Celtic Connection portion proportionally. If you have specific concerns about balance, your holistic veterinary practice can advise.
What if I have a senior or overweight pet? +
Select the appropriate life stage and activity level in the calculator. For weight management, use a target weight rather than current weight as the input. Celtic Connection recipes are nutrient-dense by design — portion control matters.
Is the calculator suitable for cats as well as dogs? +
Yes. The calculator handles both species with separate logic. Cats have meaningfully different caloric needs and metabolic rates, and the tool accounts for this. Select the correct species at the first step.