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Dog Calorie Calculator

Calculate your dog's daily calorie needs and discover how exercise impacts anxiety. Under-exercised dogs are 3-5x more likely to develop anxiety issues.

Calculate Daily Calorie Needs

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How Calorie Calculation Works

RER (Resting Energy Requirement): The calories your dog needs at complete rest. Formula: 70 × (weight in kg)0.75

DER (Daily Energy Requirement): RER multiplied by activity factor. Ranges from 1.2× (sedentary adult) to 4.0× (active puppy).

Adjusted Calories: DER adjusted for body condition. Overweight dogs get 15-25% reduction, underweight dogs get 15% increase.

Source: Based on formulas from National Research Council (NRC), AAFCO, and World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) guidelines.