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Dog Calorie Calculator

Daily calories a dog needs, with treat allowance and weight-loss targets.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Daily calories

1,252 kcal

From main food
1,127 kcal
Treat allowance
125 kcal
Resting energy requirement
783 kcal
Weight to lose
3 kg
Safe weight loss rate
0.38 kg per week
Weeks to reach the ideal weight
8

About the Dog Calorie Calculator

Daily calories a dog needs, with treat allowance and weight-loss targets.

Also known as: dog calories per day, canine energy requirement, dog weight loss calories, mer calculator dog.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter current weight, ideal weight, goal, activity factor and the other fields.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

MER = 70 × ideal weight^0.75 × activity factor

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Current weight = 25 kg
  • Ideal weight = 22 kg
  • Goal: Maintain weight
  • Activity factor: Neutered adult (1.6)
  • Treats allowance = 10 %

the calculator returns:

  • Daily calories: 1,252 kcal
  • From main food: 1,127 kcal
  • Treat allowance: 125 kcal
  • Resting energy requirement: 783 kcal