10 lbs.
How do I calculate how many calories my dog needs?
(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.
How many calories does a 50lb dog need?
Most adult 50 pound dogs will need to consume 1166 calories a day in order to maintain their weight. A 50 pound dog that is moderately active will need 2186 calories per day, and highly active 50 pound dogs will need up to 4372 calories per day.
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