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How do you calculate a dog's diet?

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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 do I calculate how much food to feed my dog?

Calculation Summary:1(Your pet's weight in pounds) x 16 (ounces in a pound) = Pet's weight in ounces.2(Weight in ounces) x % to feed (2% -3% on average) = Ounces to feed per day.Feeding Guidelines and Calculator - AllProvide

How much dry food should I feed my dog calculator?

Depending on the dog's age and how active it is, the food requirement ranges from 0.05 – 0.36lb meaning 1/3 to of a standard 8-ounce cup per day will do the trick. Puppies, of course, will feed 2-3 times more than the adult.

How do you calculate calories in pet food?

First needed is the weight of a single treat or a cup of product in grams. Dividing the kcal/kg value as determined above by 1000 converts it to kcal per gram. Then, multiplying by the number of grams per treat or cup gives you the calories per treat or cup.

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