Dog Food Calculator
Dry food labels list calories per cup, but the right daily amount depends on your dog's weight, age, and activity — not the bag alone. This worked example uses a 50-pound neutered adult at 400 kcal per cup, the documented default you should replace with your bag's figure.
Use the controls below to enter weight, life stage, meals per day, and calories per cup. Download a two-page PDF: feeding chart plus a 30-day log for the fridge or pet sitter. Your pet's name never appears in a copied link.
Body condition matters more than the scale alone. If ribs are hard to feel, reduce portions gradually with your vet. If you can see ribs on a healthy breed, ask before increasing.
Dog Food Calculator
Daily energy: 1164 kcal/day
RER: 727.5 kcal/day
2 7/8 cups (before round-down: 2 7/8 cups) per day
Unrounded MER: 1164 kcal/day
| Meal | Amount | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Meal 1 | 1 3/8 cup | |
| Meal 2 | 1 3/8 cup |
Assumptions
- Weight: 50 lb
- Life stage: Neutered adult
- Life-stage factor: 1.6
- Calories per cup: 400 (typical range 300–500)
Portions round down to the nearest measuring increment.
An estimate from standard resting-energy formulas. Your vet's number wins, especially for puppies, seniors, pregnancy, and any medical condition.
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30-day feeding log (page 2)
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- Slow-feed or elevated bowl for comfortable mealtimes (opens in new tab)
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