Your Dog's Profile

Enter your dog's details to calculate their Resting Energy Requirement (RER) and daily caloric needs.

📖 Understanding the Calorie Formula

This calculator uses the scientifically validated Resting Energy Requirement (RER) formula:

  • RER = 70 × (body weight in kg)^0.75 — the calories needed at total rest
  • Activity Multiplier: Low=1.2, Moderate=1.4, High=1.6, Very High=2.0
  • Age Factor: Puppy (<1yr) gets ×1.5–2.0, Senior (>7yr) gets ×0.9
  • Neutered Factor: Neutered dogs have ~20–25% lower caloric needs than intact dogs

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