How Our Pet Food Calculator Works
The Science Behind Pet Nutrition
Our calculator uses scientifically validated formulas to determine your pet's daily caloric needs based on multiple factors including weight, age, activity level, and life stage.
Resting Energy Requirement (RER)
The base formula calculates Resting Energy Requirement (RER) in kcal/day:
Daily Energy Requirement (DER)
We then adjust for life stage and activity level to get Daily Energy Requirement:
These calculations are based on guidelines from veterinary nutritionists and organizations like the WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association).
Step-by-Step Guide
Select Your Pet Type
Choose from dogs, cats, birds, fish, or other pets. Each species has unique nutritional requirements that our calculator accounts for.
Enter Your Pet's Details
Provide accurate information about your pet's weight, age, and activity level. For dogs, you'll also specify breed size.
Select Food Type
Choose whether you feed dry food, wet food, raw, or homemade. This affects the volume recommendations as different foods have varying calorie densities.
Get Your Results
Receive personalized recommendations for daily food amount in cups/grams and total calories. We also provide feeding tips based on your pet's profile.
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