Advanced diet builder for dogs and cats

Database of 5,681 products
68 live analysis parameters
Product and gram suggestions
Dry matter analysis
Validation based on NRC, FEDIAF and AAFCO
Accounts for nutrient retention during cooking

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BARFLAB is brand-agnostic and supports a mix of supplement brands you may use today or in the future.

NOW Foods
Solgar
AniForte
Naturavetal UK
Swanson
Canina

Diseases associated with hypokalemia in cats

Symptoms and causes of diseases occurring in cats with low blood potassium levels, which may result, among other things, from insufficient dietary potassium intake

Why is potassium important in a cat's diet?

The role of potassium in a cat's body, potassium excess and deficiency, and dietary sources that provide it

Zinc – its role and dietary sources in a dog's diet

Zinc is an essential mineral in a dog's diet. Which processes in the body does it support, and how can it be supplied through food?

Excess vitamin A in a dog's diet

Effects of excess vitamin A in a dog's diet

What are the risks of choline deficiency in cats?

Choline supports fat metabolism in the liver and the proper functioning of the nervous system. Learn about the effects of choline deficiency in cats and its dietary sources.

Bowl with raw meat, offal, a chicken wing, egg yolk, and vegetables

What cooking changes in a dog or cat diet

Cooking changes both portion weight and the total amount of some nutrients. Yield and retention help estimate the result, but they are not constants for every food and method.

Two active dogs on a walk — exercise is one factor that affects energy needs

How many calories does a dog or cat need?

Estimated energy needs help set the first portion, but changes in body weight and condition show whether that portion is right.

Joint support for dogs – plant- and algae-based supplements

Supplements that support healthy joint function are being used increasingly often in dogs due to the progression of joint disorders. One of the most common is osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. Do you know which products may help relieve pain and improve your dog's mobility while reducing the side effects associated with high doses of pain medication?

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BARFLAB accounts for nutrient losses during cooking

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About us

Kuba
Software developer with many years of experience. Responsible for the technical development of the app.
Katarzyna
Veterinary technician and nutritionist. Responsible for the subject-matter side of the app.
Klaudia
Veterinary technician and biologist. She combines her interest in veterinary medicine and animal nutrition to keep the knowledge in the app up to date.