Pet Weight Unit Pounds (lbs)Kilograms (kg) Spayed, Neutered, or Intact Spayed/NeuteredIntact Current Calorie Intake Enter the initial daily intake for the patient. If the daily intake is unknown, the auto-calculate will estimate the initial daily caloric intake based on weight management of the estimated ideal weight.CloseAny daily calorie recommendation is a starting recommendation. Please monitor the pets body weight and adjust as needed to achieve ideal weight. Body Condition ScoreBCS Chart .Close Ideal Pet Weight A variety of factors should be considered when assessing ideal weight: Illness, lactation or other special health conditions; environmental factors, breed and age of the animal all play a role.Close Calculate Now The formulas and values that we've used in this calculator are shown below. RER Weight Management Energy RecommendationAdult Dog (0.8 * RER) MER (for BCS 4 & 5)Intact Dog (1.6 * RER)Neutered Dog (1.4 * RER) RER = Resting Energy Requirement (70 * body weight (or ideal body weight) in kg^0.75)MER = Maintenance Energy Requirement (RER * appropriate K-value based on species/neuter status) To read more, click here. Close Ideal Weight ...% Ideal Weight ...Estimated Initial Daily Calories ...Suggested Feeding Amount ... 131 Kenilworth RoadSuite 101Marlton, NJ 08053(888) 571-2245NAVIGATIONCompanyNational AffiliatesAutoshipResourcesBuyers’ GuideBlogGift CardsSTAY CONNECTEDFollowFollowFollowFollowFollowFollow © 2022 VOLHARD DOG NUTRITION
