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Daily calorie estimator

Estimate resting and maintenance energy requirements for a dog or cat from body weight.

Kibble portion on a kitchen scale beside a measuring jug, a dog waiting and a body-shape chart on the wall

Estimates are a starting point; your veterinary team can confirm the right figures for your animal.

Result

≈ 630 kcal/day

Resting energy requirement: 394 kcal/day

This is a population estimate. Individual needs vary by up to 50%. Weigh your dog monthly, score body condition, and adjust portions based on what the animal's body actually does — not the bag's chart.