Practical guidance on homemade diets

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.