Digital Pet Food Measuring Spoon with Built-In Scale

Description

Don’t guess – weigh your pets food! What actually matters for your pet is weight, and the two are not the same thing: the same cup of kibble can vary by a surprising margin depending on the shape and density of the biscuit, and every feeding guide on the back of a bag is written in grams.

This measuring spoon puts a digital scale in the handle, so you weigh the portion in the act of scooping it. No bowl on the bench, no scale to get out, no maths.

Key features

• Scoop and scale in one
  The display sits in the handle and weighs as you fill the bowl.
• Four units
  Switch between grams, millilitres, cups and ounces.
• Weighs up to 800g
  Equivalent to 800ml, 3.4 cups or 28oz.
• Detachable bowl
  Take the handle out and wash the scoop under the tap, keeping the electronics dry.
• Food grade and BPA free
  Suitable for pet or human food, and for liquids.
• Battery included
  Runs on a CR2032 3V cell, supplied.
• Auto power-off
  Shuts down after a minute to save the battery.
• Hangs up
  A hole in the end of the handle so it can live next to the food bin.

Why weighing matters

Portion creep is one of the easiest things to get wrong and one of the easiest to fix. A generous scoop twice a day adds up quickly, and because it happens gradually it tends to go unnoticed until a weigh-in at the clinic. Feeding to the gram takes the guesswork out, and it makes a vet’s feeding plan something you can actually follow at home rather than approximate.

It is just as useful in the other direction, for cats and small dogs where a daily ration is small enough that a few grams either way is a meaningful share of the day’s food.

Specifications

Setting it up

1. Insert the handle into the scoop until it clicks into place.
2. Open the battery cover on the handle and pull out the plastic protection tab so the battery makes contact.
3. Press the on/off button, then use the unit button to choose grams, millilitres, cups or ounces.
4. With the empty scoop held level, press reset to zero the display, then fill it.

Cleaning and care

• Take the handle out before washing the scoop. The handle holds the electronics and should not be immersed.
• Use a neutral detergent. Do not clean it with corrosive solvents such as petrol, kerosene or methylated spirits.
• Dry the bowl before clipping the handle back in.

Frequently asked questions

What can I weigh with it?
Dry food and treats, powdered supplements, and liquids up to 800ml. It is food grade and BPA free, so it is fine for human food too.

Can it go in the dishwasher?
The packaging does not say it is dishwasher safe, so hand wash the bowl with the handle removed and keep the handle out of water altogether.

Does it come with a battery?
Yes, a CR2032 3V cell is supplied. There is a plastic tab over the contacts that needs pulling out before first use.

Why does the display keep switching off?
It powers down automatically after a minute of inactivity to preserve the battery. Press the on/off button to wake it.

Can I use it to measure out medication?
It is designed for portioning food rather than dosing medicines. Follow your veterinarian’s instructions and use the syringe or measure supplied with the medication.

Will it help my overweight pet?
Accurate portions make a feeding plan easier to stick to, which helps. If your pet needs to lose weight, work out the target and the daily amount with your veterinarian first, then use the spoon to feed it consistently.