A suite of development tools that supports pet food planning, formulation, and labeling design all in one place. From automatic recipe generation and ingredient/nutrition checks to ME calculation using the Modified Atwater method and verification against NRC standards, these tools are useful for the early stages of product development. Everything can be completed in your browser, and all tools are available free of charge.
Original Recipe Design
AI Pet Food Recipe Generator
Simply answer a few questions, and we’ll provide a free original complete-and-balanced dry pet food recipe concept tailored to your target animal protein, life stage, key product claims, and other requirements.
Metabolizable Energy (ME)
Modified Atwater ME Calculation
A free tool that automatically calculates metabolizable energy (ME) based on the Modified Atwater equation—an approach officially adopted by AAFCO. Simply enter the basic nutrient composition of your pet food to generate an ME estimate.
NRC 2006 (CF) ME Calculation
To predict ME more accurately than Modified Atwater, NRC proposes a four-step calculation method. This method adjusts digestibility based on crude fiber content and applies different urinary energy corrections for dogs and cats.
Feeding Amount (RER/MER → g/day)
Daily Feeding Amount Calculation
Enter body weight and the food’s metabolizable energy (ME), then select (or manually enter) the MER factor (RER multiplier) by life stage. The tool automatically calculates RER, MER, and the recommended daily feeding amount (g/day), including the formulas used.