`RER = 70 * W^(3/4)`

Enter a value for all fields

The Basic Dog Calorie Calculator computes the healthy daily caloric intake of a dog based on body weight. 

INSTRUCTIONS: Enter the following 

• (W) Body Weight of Dog 
• (AD) Animal Description (Choose One)
  • None: No category specified.
  • Neutered adult
  • Intact adult - Not neutered
  • Inactive/obese prone":
  • Weight loss - Dog needs to lose some weight.
  • Weight gain - Dog needs to gain some weight
  • Active/working dogs
  • Puppy 0-4 months
  • Puppy 4 months to adult

Healthy caloric intake (RER): The caloric intake is returned in calories per day

The Math / Science

Additional factors that affect a dog's daily caloric intake:
Neutered adult	= 1.6 x RER
Intact adult	= 1.8 x RER
Inactive/obese prone	= 1.2-1.4 x RER
Weight loss	= 1.0 x RER for ideal weight
Weight gain	= 1.2-1.8 x RER for ideal weight
Active, working dogs	= 2.0-5.0 x RER
Puppy 0-4 months	= 3.0 x RER
Puppy 4 months to adult	= 2.0 x RER