A DOG'S DAILY CALORIE REQUIREMENTS On a daily basis, dogs need about 30 calories per pound of body weight in order to maintain their current weight. Small and active dogs can require as much as 40 calories per pound, whereas larger breeds might only require as little as 20 calories per day.
How many calories does a dog need to eat a day?
(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 should a 50 pound dog eat per day?
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How many calories does a 60 lb dog need?
According to the Association for Pet Obesity and Prevention, you can use this formula to calculate a dog's caloric needs. Every pound of weight is equivalent to 0.45 kilograms. So for example, a 60-pound (27.2-kilogram) dog would need this calculation: (27.2 x 30) + 70 = 886 calories needed per day.
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