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Pet Calorie Calculator
Estimate daily calories for dogs and cats from weight, life stage, activity level and meals per day using RER and MER formulas.
Dog and cat calorie estimator
Required for weight loss or gain; use the veterinarian-agreed healthy weight.
% of daily calories
Nutrition plan
Dog
–kcal
Starting daily range: –
90%Main food calories
Main food calories–
Treat calories–
Per meal–
Weekly calories–
RER–
MER multiplier–
Food amount per day–
Food amount per meal–
Main food and treats
Main food calories–
Treat calories–
Resting vs daily energy
Meal schedule
How this estimate was calculated
RER
MER
Weight goal
Growth, pregnancy, nursing and weight-change plans should be confirmed with a veterinarian.
Recheck weight and body condition every 2–4 weeks; adjust intake with your veterinarian.
Veterinary referencesPopulation-based starting estimate—not a diagnosis or feeding prescription.
How the estimate works
RER = 70 × (Body weight kg)0.75
MER = RER × MER multiplier
RER estimates energy for essential body functions at rest. MER multiplies RER by a life-stage and activity factor.
Feeding and monitoring tips
1Use the calorie value for one serving from the label. A serving can be a cup, can, pouch, scoop or stated gram amount.
2Keep treats and extras within the selected allowance. AAHA commonly recommends no more than 10% of total daily calories for treats.
3Weigh or measure portions consistently and review body weight and body condition every 2–4 weeks.
4Calculated needs are starting estimates. Breed, health, environment, pregnancy, medication and individual metabolism can change requirements.
Calculated needs are starting estimates. Breed, health, environment, pregnancy, medication and individual metabolism can change requirements.
Pet Calorie Calculator FAQ
How many calories does my dog need?
Start with RER from body weight, then multiply by a dog activity or life-stage factor. The calculator does this estimate automatically.
How many calories does my cat need?
Cats usually use lower adult multipliers than dogs. The calculator adjusts common multipliers by pet type.
What is RER?
RER is resting energy requirement, estimated as 70 times body weight in kilograms raised to the 0.75 power.
Can this help with weight loss?
It can estimate a starting point, but weight-loss plans should be supervised by a veterinarian.
Food calories per serving
Use the calorie value for one serving from the label. A serving can be a cup, can, pouch, scoop or stated gram amount.
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