Most owners feed with whatever scoop came in the food bag, or a mug from the kitchen. Neither is a measurement, and the gap between a level and a generous scoop is easily twenty per cent of a meal. Over a year that is a significant weight gain, and overweight is the single most common health problem in pet dogs. A pair of marked scoops is a two-pound fix.
Key Benefits
- Moulded measurement lines, so portions are the same regardless of who feeds
- Two sizes cover small and large breed portions
- Rigid plastic that will not warp in the dishwasher
- Removes the arguments about whether the dog has already been fed
Best For
- Households where more than one person feeds the dog
- Any dog on a weight management plan
- Owners who have been using a mug and know it
How It Works
Feeding guidelines on a food bag are stated in grams or cups for a reason. Fill to the line and level it off – a heaped scoop is not the same measurement and is where the extra calories come from. If you are managing weight, weighing the food is better still, but a marked scoop gets you most of the way there.
Pros and Cons
Pros: The cheapest possible intervention against the most common health problem dogs have.
Cons: A scoop is still a volume measurement; kitchen scales are more accurate if you are serious about weight loss.
Things to Consider
- Level the scoop off – a heaped one is not a measurement
- Check the food bag guideline against your dog’s ideal weight, not their current weight
- For a dog on a diet, scales beat scoops
- Prices, availability and shipping times are set by the AliExpress seller and can change
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