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How do I calculate how many calories my dog needs?

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Created: 2022-03-26 00:33:09

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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 my dog eat per day?

Basically, a healthy, 10-pound dog with an average activity level will need roughly 350 calories a day to maintain his weight. This amount is only an estimate and should be based on the dog's needs - if he is overweight, he will need less calories. If he is a very active dog, he will need more.

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

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