Dog Food Calculator
Estimate daily calories and cups of food from your dog's weight and life stage.
calories per day
cups per day
This is a starting point using a common veterinary formula (70 x body weight in kg ^0.75, times a life-stage factor). Check the calories per cup on your food label, and ask your vet about your dog's ideal weight and diet.
How to adjust
Weigh your dog every few weeks. If weight creeps up, reduce the amount slightly; if your dog is losing weight unintentionally, talk to your vet. Active dogs and some breeds need more, and treats count toward daily calories.
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