Dog foodcalculatorby weight
Free calculator: how many grams of kibble your dog needs each day, how much per month and what it costs.
How much food does your dog need a day?
Enter your dog’s weight and pick its stage. We calculate grams of kibble per day and per month.
Every day
- In two meals
- Per month
- Monthly cost
How much food does a dog need?
First we calculate resting energy with the formula 70 × weight in kg raised to 0.75. Then we multiply by a factor for life stage and activity: for example 1.6 for a neutered adult or 2 for a puppy over 4 months. Finally we divide by the calories in the kibble, usually printed on the bag.
Feeding tips
- Weigh your dog every month.
- Split the ration into two meals a day.
- Change kibble gradually over seven days.
- Always provide clean water.
- Avoid chocolate, grapes, onion and cooked bones: they are dangerous for dogs.
Feeding 216 dogs
At Dejando Huella the dogs eat 3 bags a day (90 kg), bought wholesale at COP 85,000 each: about COP 7,650,000 a month on kibble alone. You can help with PayPal.
Dog food questions.
How many grams of kibble should my dog eat a day?
With this formula a neutered 15 kg adult needs about 240 g a day of standard 3,500 kcal/kg kibble. Use the calculator with your dog’s data.
How many times a day should a dog eat?
Adults twice a day. Puppies three or four times a day until six months, as your vet advises.
How do I know if my dog is overweight?
You should feel the ribs without pressing and see a waist from above. If not, ask your vet to adjust the ration.
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