We carefully calculate your cat's portion recommendation to suit their unique lifestyle. Whether they're neutered, a lazy lounger, or an adventurous prowler, a kitten or a senior, or in need of a little weight loss. Each meal is precisely portioned with your cat's health and happiness as our top priority.
When determining the best portion size for your cat, we consider several factors to ensure the right balance of nutrition and energy. Here's how:
Age: kittens require more calories and nutrients compared to adult cats for growth and development, as well as to keep up with their chaotic, playful energy.
Body shape: whether they're a little skinny, a little overweight, or just right, we'll recommend the perfect portion to help them maintain an ideal body condition.
Activity level: it's important your cat has the energy they need, whether it's to roam around the neighbours' gardens, or curl up in the sun patch that floods the sofa.
Neutering: neutered cats require roughly 25% less calories to prevent unwanted weight gain so we make sure they receive just the right amount of tasty meaty goodness for their needs.
CALCULATED BY EXPERTS
Our feeding guidelines are developed by our lead veterinary nutritionist. This expert is a professor in feline nutrition and chairs the Scientific Advisory Board of FEDIAF, the governing body that sets nutritional standards for pet food.
When it comes to translating your cat's portion recommendation into their pouches of Marro, we recommend the pouch size that most closely matches your cat's daily calorie needs. However, if the portion exceeds 110% of their daily calorie needs, we'll opt for the smaller pouch size to avoid overfeeding or unnecessary weight gain. However, you can change this portion at any time.
SMALLER PORTIONS, MORE NUTRIENTS
Our portions may seem a little smaller than what you and your cat are used to, but that's because our meals are highly digestible. This means your cat can utilise more of the energy and nutrients in each meal, making every bite count. Unlike traditional cat food, which may pass through your cat's system with less nutritional absorption, our Fresh meals are much more effective at providing your cat with the nutrition they need. So, while the portion sizes might appear smaller, rest assured that your cat is getting the most out of each meal.
Saying that, you know your cat best. If you feel the recommended portion isn't quite right, there's always the option to size up or down, just contact our Customer Love Team who can adjust your plan at any time.