Dog Food Calculator

Dog Food Calculator - Daily Feeding Guide

🐕 Calculate the optimal daily food portion for your dog based on weight, age, activity level, and food type. Get personalized feeding recommendations to keep your dog healthy.

How to Calculate Dog Food Portions

Daily caloric needs are calculated using the formula: RER × Activity Factor, where RER (Resting Energy Requirement) = 70 × (body weight in kg)^0.75

Activity Multipliers

• Puppy (0-4 months): 3.0× RER (rapid growth)
• Puppy (4-12 months): 2.0× RER (continued growth)
• Adult, inactive: 1.2-1.4× RER
• Adult, moderate: 1.6× RER
• Adult, active: 1.8-2.0× RER
• Working/athletic dogs: 2.0-5.0× RER
• Senior dogs: 1.2-1.4× RER (reduced metabolism)

Food Type Calorie Density

• Dry kibble: 300-450 kcal per 100g
• Wet/canned: 70-150 kcal per 100g
• Raw food (BARF): 100-200 kcal per 100g
• Homemade cooked: 120-200 kcal per 100g

Feeding Guidelines by Age

• Puppies (8 weeks - 6 months): 3-4 meals per day
• Puppies (6-12 months): 2-3 meals per day
• Adult dogs: 1-2 meals per day
• Senior dogs: 2 smaller meals per day

Body Condition Adjustments

• Underweight: Increase portions by 10-20%
• Ideal weight: Maintain current portions
• Overweight: Reduce portions by 10-20%
• Obese: Reduce portions by 20-30% + veterinary consultation

Important Considerations

• Water: Always provide fresh water (50-60ml per kg body weight daily)
• Treats: Should not exceed 10% of daily calories
• Monitoring: Weigh your dog monthly and adjust portions
• Breed differences: Some breeds have higher/lower metabolisms
• Health conditions: Diabetes, kidney disease require special diets

Signs of Proper Feeding

• ✅ Ribs palpable but not visible
• ✅ Visible waist when viewed from above
• ✅ Abdominal tuck when viewed from side
• ✅ Shiny coat and healthy skin
• ✅ Consistent energy levels
• ✅ Normal, firm stools

Foods Dogs Should Never Eat

• 🚫 Chocolate, coffee, caffeine
• 🚫 Grapes, raisins, currants
• 🚫 Onions, garlic, leeks, chives
• 🚫 Xylitol (artificial sweetener)
• 🚫 Alcohol, avocado, macadamia nuts
• 🚫 Cooked bones (can splinter)

⚠️ Important: These are general guidelines. Every dog is unique. Consult your veterinarian for personalized feeding advice, especially for puppies, seniors, pregnant dogs, or dogs with health conditions.