Dog daily calorie needs

Enter your dog's weight and pick its condition: get the recommended daily calories (MER) and the resting metabolism (RER).

Weight (kg)

Condition

How it works

You start from the resting metabolism (RER = 70 × weight^0.75) and multiply it by a factor depending on age, neutering and activity, getting the daily need (MER).

Note

It's a rough estimate: real needs vary from dog to dog. For diets and weight issues always follow your vet's advice.