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How can I calculate how many calories my dog should eat?

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(Resting Energy Requirements or RER), which can be calculated by multiplying the animal's body weight in kilograms raised to the ¾ power by 70, for example, a 10kg (22lb) adult neutered dog of healthy weight needs RER = 70(10kg)3/4 ≈ 400 Calories/day. One also can use the charts below to estimate resting calorie needs.


How many calories should I feed my dog chart?

CALORIE CHARTTypical Total Daily Calories to achieve Weight Loss in Adult Spayed or Neutered DogsLightly Active Indoor Spayed or Neutered Dog Maintenance Diet (kcals per day)142613131527532916288346

How many calories should a dog eat by weight?

Body weight in poundsPupppy up to 4 mos.Intact adult111573219412332641684330198

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