Bugsy's Air-Dried Feeding Guide

A practical guide to feeding Bugsy's air-dried dog food in Singapore. How much to feed, what it costs per day, and how long a pack lasts. For first-time air-dried buyers, for customers comparing meal options, and for anyone wondering whether premium Australian nutrition is within reach.

How much to feed

Feeding amounts vary by protein because each recipe has a different macro profile. Kangaroo is leanest, so the daily amount is highest. Beef is richest, so the daily amount is lowest. These figures come directly from Bugsy's own feeding charts.

Daily feeding amounts for Bugsy's air-dried complete dog food, by dog weight and protein.

Feeding guidelines are a starting point. Adjust based on your dog's activity level, age, and condition. Puppies and growing dogs may need more per kg of body weight. Senior or less active dogs may need less.

What it costs per day

A common question from first-time buyers. Here's the daily cost in Singapore dollars of feeding Bugsy's air-dried as a complete meal, based on the 3.5kg pack at SGD $269.

All prices in this guide are in Singapore dollars and were correct as of September 2026. Pricing and daily-cost figures use the 3.5kg pack as a reference, as it offers the best per-gram value across the range. The 328g and 1.1kg packs are available at different price points. See individual product pages for current pricing.

Daily cost in Singapore dollars of feeding Bugsy's air-dried dog food as a complete meal, based on the 3.5kg pack.

These figures assume feeding as a complete meal. If you're using Bugsy's as a topper or training treat alongside another base food, your daily cost will be proportionally lower.

How long a 3.5kg pack lasts

Useful when planning orders or deciding whether to commit to the 3.5kg pack over smaller sizes.

How long one 3.5kg pack of Bugsy's air-dried dog food lasts, by dog weight and protein.

For larger dogs or multi-dog households, the 3.5kg pack is typically the most practical size. For smaller dogs or trial purchases, the 328g and 1.1kg packs offer lower entry points.

Nutritional analysis at a glance

Every Bugsy's recipe is made from 97 to 98.5% single-source Australian protein with the same supporting superfood base. What differs is the macro profile of each protein. Use the table to compare, especially if your dog has specific needs around protein or fat intake.

Nutritional analysis for the four Bugsy's air-dried recipes, compared side by side.

Read across the table and the spread is mostly in the first two columns. Kangaroo sits at one end with the highest protein and by far the lowest fat. Chicken and beef sit at the other, with fat in the mid thirties. Turkey falls between the two. Ash and fibre barely vary across the four recipes, so they are rarely the deciding factor when choosing.

Figures are percentage by weight in a low-moisture air-dried format, so values look higher than a typical moisture-rich food. What matters is the balance across proteins. Use this to compare, not to judge in isolation.

Choosing between proteins

Each protein has a distinct profile. Here's what each one is best suited for.

Kangaroo

Leanest option. Best for dogs managing weight, dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities, or pets needing a high-protein, low-fat diet.

Turkey

Gentle, nutrient-dense, well-tolerated. A good option for dogs with sensitive stomachs or common-protein allergies.

Chicken

Familiar, highly digestible. A good starting point for dogs new to fresh-protein feeding.

Beef

Grass-fed, richer flavour, richer fatty-acid profile. Suits dogs who thrive on heartier protein.

Air-dried vs freeze-dried

Both formats remove moisture so raw ingredients become shelf stable, but they get there differently. Air-drying draws moisture out slowly at low temperatures, leaving a firm, chewy morsel that holds its shape. Freeze-drying freezes the ingredients first, then removes the moisture as vapour, leaving a lighter, more brittle piece that crumbles more readily.

In day-to-day feeding, the practical difference is texture and handling. Air-dried portions cleanly by weight, works well as a training reward, and travels without falling apart. Freeze-dried rehydrates faster and appeals to some fussy eaters, though the crumblier texture makes it less convenient for training use.

Both are shelf stable and neither needs refrigeration. That matters in Singapore, where freezer space is often limited and keeping raw food frozen through delivery and storage adds a layer of planning.

Transitioning from your dog's current food

Eight days is a general guide rather than a fixed rule, and every dog moves at a different pace. The simplest thing to watch is your dog's stools, which will tell you whether the pace suits them.

If stools stay firm and normal throughout, your dog is handling the change comfortably and you can move through the steps more quickly. If stools turn soft, hold at the ratio you are on, or step back slightly, and give your dog a few more days at that level before increasing again. Slowing down costs you nothing. Pushing ahead through soft stools usually means starting over.

Storing your pack

The best before date printed on the pack applies to unopened food. Once the pack is open, freshness depends far more on how you store it than on a fixed number of days. Press the air out, seal the bag properly after every meal, and keep it somewhere cool, dry and out of direct sunlight.

Singapore's humidity is the main thing working against you here. An airtight container is worth using, and storing an opened pack in the fridge is an option if you have the space, though it is not required.

Common questions