Guides
Short, sourced answers to the questions behind the numbers.
Crate Training a Puppy With a Divider: Size It RightBuy the adult crate, set the divider so the puppy can stand, turn and lie down, and move it back every two weeks. Where to set it and the routine around it.
Dog Body Condition Score: Is Your Dog a Healthy Weight?The nine-point body condition scale vets use, the three checks you can do at home (ribs, waist, tuck), and how to turn a score into a feeding change.
How Many Cups of Dog Food per Day? The Formula, WorkedCups per day = (70 x kg^0.75 x activity factor) / kcal per cup on your bag. The formula, Merck's factors, worked examples and why bag charts run high.
How to Measure a Dog for a Crate (Length, Height, Allowance)Two measurements and a 2–4 inch allowance decide crate size; weight bands only approximate it. The method, the chart, and what to do for a puppy.
Puppy Feeding Schedule by Age: Meals, Amounts, the SwitchMeals a day at 8, 12, 16 weeks and beyond, how the calorie factor changes at four months, when to switch to adult food, and why the ration drops at maturity.