Mermaid Vet Hospital Dog Calorie Calculator
Estimate your dog’s daily calories using RER and the life-stage factors we discuss in this guide.
Weight (kg)
—
RER (Resting Energy Requirement)
— kcal/day
Daily Calories
Neutered adult
— kcal/day
Enter your dog’s weight to see a calorie recommendation.
Selecting a food fills in its typical kcal per cup or can. Always confirm against your actual bag or can.
Estimated cups per day
— cups/day
Use the kcal/cup or kcal/can from your dog food label (often listed as “metabolizable energy”).
This converts the calorie estimate into an approximate amount of food per day.
These numbers are estimates. For safe weight loss or gain, always work with your veterinarian and
use your dog’s body condition score and ideal weight.