Feed less, spend less: the math of nutrient-dense kibble
Kennel owners know the feed bill. But the sticker on the bag hides the real number.
The formula
Cost per 1,000 kcal = bag price ÷ (bag weight in kg × kcal per kg ÷ 1,000)
Cost per dog per day = daily kcal needed × cost per 1,000 kcal ÷ 1,000
A worked example
Take an active working dog needing about 2,000 kcal a day. (Every dog differs; this is illustration only.)
| Food | kcal/cup | Cups/day |
|---|---|---|
| Typical adult kibble (assumed) | ~380 | ~5.3 |
| Inukshuk 30/25 | 578 | ~3.5 |
| Inukshuk 32/32 | 720 | ~2.8 |
Fewer cups means a bag stretches further. Plug in your real prices to see your cost per day.
The hidden savings: what comes out
Highly digestible food means smaller, firmer, less frequent stools. Across a kennel, that's real labour.
Buying smart
Inukshuk sells wholesale by the pallet: 65 bags of 26/16, 30/25, Marine 26/16 or Marine 30/25, or 50 bags of 32/32, with mixed pallets available. Smaller buyers can use the reseller network or the Canadian online shop.
Formulas mentioned: Inukshuk 30/25 · Inukshuk 32/32
Questions owners ask
Is high-calorie dog food more expensive?
Per bag it may be. Per day it can cost less, because dogs need fewer cups of a calorie-dense food.
How do I buy Inukshuk wholesale?
Inukshuk sells wholesale by the pallet of 65 bags (50 bags for 32/32), with mixed pallets available.
This article is general information from Corey Nutrition's team and isn't a substitute for advice from your veterinarian.
