PupStartDog Calorie & Portion Calculator
Find out exactly how much your dog should eat each day based on their weight, age, and activity level.
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Understanding Your Dog’s Calorie Needs
Every dog has unique nutritional needs based on their weight, age, breed, activity level, and whether they’ve been spayed or neutered. Feeding too much leads to obesity — the #1 health issue in pet dogs — while feeding too little can cause nutritional deficiencies and low energy.
The Resting Energy Requirement (RER) formula used by veterinarians worldwide gives a baseline for how many calories your dog needs at rest. This is then multiplied by a factor that accounts for age, activity, and other variables to estimate total daily energy needs.
For the most accurate results, weigh your dog regularly and adjust portions based on body condition. The PupStart app makes this easy with automatic tracking and smart alerts when it’s time to adjust.