Petabolix
Petabolix provides a free online platform that personalizes dog nutrition by analyzing breed, age, lifestyle, and health needs to match dogs with the best-fit diet from a database of over 10,000 foods. The tool calculates personalized feeding guidelines using each dog's unique Resting Energy Rate (RER) and Maintenance Energy Rate (MER) for precise portion control, and includes food comparison and vet-backed health guides.
- Pet Technology
- Data & Analytics
- Software Only
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Pet owners struggle to choose the right dog food due to overwhelming brand and ingredient options, and standard feeding labels do not account for individual dog differences. This leads to poor nutrition choices, contributing to health issues like obesity, which can shorten a pet's life by up to 2.5 years.
Solution
Petabolix offers a free online platform that personalizes dog nutrition through data-backed assessments. The tool analyzes a dog's breed, age, lifestyle, weight, activity level, and health needs to match them with the best-fit diet from a database of over 10,000 foods. It calculates personalized feeding guidelines using the dog's unique Resting Energy Rate (RER) and Maintenance Energy Rate (MER), ensuring accurate portion control. The platform also provides tools to analyze and compare dog foods based on nutritional value, ingredients, and cost, going beyond marketing claims. Additionally, Petabolix offers vet-backed health guides covering topics like urinary and kidney function, immunity, and mental wellness to support overall canine wellbeing.
Target Audience
Primary users are pet parents seeking data-driven nutrition decisions for their dogs, as well as pet care professionals looking for evidence-based nutritional guidance tools.
Features
- Personalized diet matching from a database of 10,000+ canine diets based on breed, age, lifestyle, and health needs
- Feeding guideline calculations using Resting Energy Rate (RER) and Maintenance Energy Rate (MER) for precise portion control
- Dog food analysis and comparison tool evaluating nutritional value, ingredients, and cost
- Comprehensive health assessment covering body condition, energy requirements, breed-specific needs, and risks
- Vet-backed educational guides on urinary/kidney health, immune defense, and mental wellness