The Cost of Feeding Ziwi Peak

The cost of feeding your pet is likely one of the biggest ongoing expenses there is for dog and cat owners.  The bigger the pet, the more money is spent on food, whether they are fed wet food, dry food, raw food or a combination. Alongside this, all pet parents want to feed the best quality food they can, and this quality/cost balance can sometimes be tricky to get right. 

When looking for a new dog or cat food, it’s important to consider the true cost of feeding.  This isn’t just the cost of a 12kg bag of food, it’s also taking into account the cost of additional supplements, food additives and special diets that may need to be fed alongside the ‘complete’ food.  The other consideration is the cost of veterinary care required to deal with health issues, many of which are diet related.  These include:

• Allergies
• Skin & Coat Problems
• Digestion Issues
• Mobility Issues
• Renal Issues
• Cancer
• Obesity
• Energy & Vitality
• Teeth and Gum Issues
• Breath
• Stool Volume and smell
• Behaviour

Diet plays a huge role in pet health, just as it does in our own.  And just as with our own health, diet  is often sadly overlooked.  By feeding a diet perfect for carnivores, free from unnecessary carbohydrates, and rich in protein, many of these health issues may be avoided.  This could potentially save a lot of money on vet bills just by reducing the amount of vet trips needed.

What should I feed my pet?

At a time where everyone is feeling the pinch, the advice remains the same as always, and that is to feed the best diet you can afford to.  But it’s worth spending a little time ‘doing the math’ and considering the true cost of feeding.  For example, a food such as Ziwi offers such rich nutrition, you feed much less of the food per day.  Using a 5kg dog with average activity levels as an example, you would feed almost 50% less Ziwi Peak than a super premium dry brand per day.  This means a 2.5kg bag of Ziwi peak would last the same amount of time as a larger 5kg bag of dry dog food.

How much does feeding Ziwi Peak cost?

We have a handy calculator HERE which tells you how much Ziwi Peak you’ll need to feed your pet.  Often pet parents are surprised at how small the amount of Ziwi is compared to what they currently feed!  Worry not, as your pet is getting all the calories they need in the healthiest, most nutritious way.

For example, to feed a 3kg cat, you would only require 30g a day of Ziwi Peak Air Dried. This costs just £1.11 a day.  A 1kg bag of Ziwi Peak would last over a month, whereas equally sized bags of standard cat food would be finished after just a few weeks.

To avoid overfeeding, be honest about your pet’s activity level.  Our ‘Average Adult’ dog does around 1-3 hours of exercise PER DAY.  If you walk for an hour or more every day, but do longer walks or more adventurous activities at the weekend, your dog would fall into this category.  If you tend to do shorter walks during the week, say half an hour or so each day, with a longer walk at the weekend, your dog falls into our ‘Urban Explorer’ category.

By feeding the correct amount of Ziwi Peak in relation to your pets activity level, not only are you providing all the nutrition required, but you also avoid overfeeding which can not only cause your pet to become overweight, but result in your need to spend more than required on pet food.

How long does a bag of Ziwi Peak last?

How long your bag of Ziwi Peak lasts depends on your pet’s weight and activity level.  For a 15kg dog with average activity levels, a 4kg bag of Ziwi Peak will last over a month.  For a much larger 35kg dog with same activity levels, a 4kg bag would last around 18 days.  We’ve put together a handy table below for both dogs and cats.

The shelf life of Ziwi Peak is around 24 months from date of manufacture, and all bags are resealable to lock in the freshness.

Dog

Cat

The science behind feeding guides is quite complex and different breeds, ages, and individual dogs can have vastly different energy requirements - that's why the guide is only a starting point.

It’s important that pet guardians monitor their pet and adjust the feeding amount if needed.

If you have any further questions related to the cost of feeding Ziwi Peak, please reach out to us HERE