Senior Dog Feeding Calculator
Senior dogs often need fewer calories as activity drops, even when the scale stays flat. Less-active seniors use a 1.4 factor in this model — lower than a typical neutered adult at 1.6.
This worked example is a 70-pound senior on two meals. Controls below adjust weight, calories per cup, and paper size. The assumptions block prints every factor and density figure used.
Arthritis, dental disease, and kidney issues change what food is appropriate — this tool estimates quantity only. Your vet's prescription diet instructions override any calculator.
Senior Dog Feeding Calculator
Daily energy: 1310.8 kcal/day
RER: 936.3 kcal/day
3 1/4 cups (before round-down: 3 1/4 cups) per day
Unrounded MER: 1310.8 kcal/day
| Meal | Amount | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Meal 1 | 1 5/8 cup | |
| Meal 2 | 1 5/8 cup |
Assumptions
- Weight: 70 lb
- Life stage: Senior, less active
- Life-stage factor: 1.4
- 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.
The Handy Pages · thehandypages.com
30-day feeding log (page 2)
Handy gear for measured dog meals
- Measuring cups for dry food so scoops match your feeding chart (opens in new tab)
- Digital kitchen scale for consistent portions and treat math (opens in new tab)
- Airtight storage bin for the opened bag in the pantry or garage (opens in new tab)
- Slow-feed or elevated bowl for comfortable mealtimes (opens in new tab)
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