I am sure many readers have seen my Shar Pei, Sookie, on my site before. She is a quirky, smart little dog who snorts and eats like a pig. I never really paid too much attention to her food and eating before. I would give her a cup of dry kibble morning and night with fresh water and she’d scarf it down. I have another dog, too, so I am sure they eat each other’s food when the opportunity arises. If Sookie looked skinny, I’d give her more. If she looked chunky, I would keep a better eye on her to make sure she wasn’t snatching too much extra snacks from the kids.
But just like people, our furry friends need proper nutrition and calories for their size. And wouldn’t you know, there is a company that specializes in a custom nutrition plan for your dog? Just like your family needs veggies and less processed foods, your dog can benefit from a hearty chicken and vegetable stew, a blend of gently dehydrated fresh fruits and vegetables, along with a portion of premium quality holistic dry food.
I had Sookie on this diet from Proportions for a few weeks now. To get started you have to answer a few questions about your dog, which includes their breed, age, activity level, weight and some other important factors. After you complete that it will tell you how many calories your dog needs a day. Sookie needs around 645 calories a day. Minus snacks, that would make her two meals around 305 calories each. These meals come in three parts described above – chicken and veggie stew, dehydrated fresh fruits and veggies and holistic dry food.
153 Calories – Crunchy Blend
SmartPak LiveSmart – Chicken & Brown Rice – Adult Formula – 3/8 cup
145 Calories – Stew
Chicken Stew – 150g
10 Calories – Harvest Mix
Fruits and Vegetables
Component Packs
Each meal would cost $2.10. I can give Sookie 56 meals (a one month supply) for $117.88. They do send a 10 day starter kit for free, which helps transition your dog over. Sookie did have some tummy problems for 1 day when I was making the switch.
Now, there are three parts to every meal. So that means I have to open three packets per meal. I am fine with that, although I wish it was easier to get the stew out of its pack. Customer service suggested adding water to get all the remains out.
Sookie LOVES her meals. She enjoys the dry kibble and LOVES the stew. I don’t think she even noticed the dehydrated veggies and fruits.
Even though I thought the caloric intake wouldn’t be enough for her, her coat is glossy, her activity level remains high and her weight doesn’t fluctuate as much as when she was on the other dry kibble. So, Proportions was right on with the suggested serving for her.
Overall, I do love the new food. If I only had one dog to spoil, I would definitely go this route. I would also highly consider it if my dog had allergies or health problems, anything to keep them healthier with less visits to the vet, right?
Order a Risk Free Trial of Proportions to see what you think!
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