Stop guessing portions. Get your dog's exact daily calorie target using the same Resting Energy Requirement formula veterinarians use, adjusted for life stage, activity, body condition, and neuter status.
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Fill in your dog's details on the left and tap Calculate. We'll output daily calories, portion sizes, and per-meal recommendations.
ℹ Reassess every 2–4 weeks based on body condition. Consult your veterinarian for medical conditions.
Every output is grounded in peer-reviewed veterinary energetics — the same equations used in vet schools.
Calculated as 70 × (body weight in kg)^0.75. This is the baseline energy needed at rest, validated by indirect calorimetry across thousands of dogs.
Adjusts RER for activity, life stage, neuter status, and body condition. Ranges from 1.0 (sedentary senior) to 8.0 (lactating mother).
Daily kcal target is divided by your food's calorie density (kcal/cup) and multiplied by 95g per typical cup of kibble for accurate gram portions.
MER multipliers: Inactive senior 1.2 · Adult neutered 1.6 · Adult intact 1.8 · Active adult 2.0–3.0 · Working dog 2.0–8.0 · Pregnant 1.6–2.0 · Lactating 4.0–8.0 · Puppy < 4 mo 3.0 · Puppy 4–12 mo 2.0. Source: National Research Council (2006), Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats.
