Feeding Guide
Feeding the right amount of food can make a world of a difference to your dogs and cats. With the right portions, you can help your best friend achieve an ideal body condition which contributes to their longevity. Our ready to feed, fresh meals pack a nutritional punch and are such a convenient way for you to feed a fresh meal in just a matter of minutes.
As all pets are unique, the feeding guide below serves as a general recommendation for the serving size. Portion adjustments can be made based on your pet’s metabolism, general health, and activity level.
Feeding Tips
For Dogs: As our meals for dogs contain curcumin extract from turmeric, a highly pigmented natural ingredient, the natural yellow pigments may colour the mouth area of dogs with white/light coats. This can be removed by wiping your dog’s mouth with a damp cloth immediately after each meal.
For Cats: We do not recommend free-feeding your cat, as this would mean leaving out food for more than one hour, allowing bacteria to grow. Feeding frequently is preferred, especially for kittens and pregnant or nursing cats. Establishing a routine with scheduled feeding times is always beneficial for your cat.
Storage & Handling Guide
All meals are packed in BPA-free, freezer grade packaging. Through the process of flash freezing, all the natural goodness is locked in and meals are kept fresh right till the time of feeding.
Gently cooked
To store, keep frozen (-18°C). To feed, thaw in the chiller overnight. As these meals are fully cooked, no further cooking is required. Soak pouch in warm water for optional reheating, but do not re-cook or microwave. Opened pouches can be kept sealed, or in an airtight container in the chiller for up to 48 hours. Do not refreeze.
Raw
To store, keep frozen (-18°C). To feed, thaw in the chiller overnight. Wash all utensils, surfaces and hands thoroughly with soap and water after any contact with raw food. Do not re-cook or microwave. Opened pouches and tubs can be kept sealed, or in an airtight container in the chiller for up to 24 hours. Do not refreeze.
Transitioning over to The Grateful Pet
Ideally, transitioning foods for your cat or dog should happen gradually over 5-7 days, and longer period for pets with sensitive stomachs. A transition over to The Grateful Pet diet for your pet who can tolerate most new foods may look like this:
Day 1: 35% new diet and 65% old diet
Day 3: 70% new diet and 30% old diet
Day 5: 100% new diet
Looser stools and/or mild diarrhoea may happen depending on how rapidly the dietary transition is made. A longer, more gradual transition period of up to 14 days is highly recommended for pets with more sensitive stomachs.
Forgot to thaw? No sweat!
For fast thawing, submerge unopened frozen meal pouch or tub in warm temperature water until food is soft.
