How much should your pet eat?
Simple calculators that estimate daily calories and approximate cups of food for dogs and cats, based on standard veterinary energy formulas. Results are estimates — always confirm with your vet.
Dog food calculator →
Daily calories and cups for adult dogs.
Cat food calculator →
Daily calories and cups for adult cats.
Puppy food calculator →
Energy estimates for growing puppies up to 12 months.
Kitten food calculator →
Energy estimates for growing kittens up to 12 months.
Senior dog calculator →
Lower-calorie estimates for dogs 7 years and older.
Senior cat calculator →
Lower-calorie estimates for cats 10 years and older.
Got a puppy? →
Growing puppies need far more calories per kilogram than adults. Estimate daily amounts and re-check every few weeks as they grow.
Got a kitten? →
Kittens burn energy fast and eat small, frequent meals. Get a daily estimate that grows with them.
Which calculator should I use?
Pick the tool that matches your pet's species and life stage — the calorie multipliers differ:
- Adult dog (1–7 years) → Dog food calculator
- Senior dog (7+ years) → Senior dog calculator
- Puppy (under 12 months) → Puppy food calculator
- Adult cat (1–10 years) → Cat food calculator
- Senior cat (10+ years) → Senior cat calculator
- Kitten (under 12 months) → Kitten food calculator
Before you feed
- Common feeding mistakes — the habits that most often leave pets over- or underfed.
- Dog feeding by weight and cat feeding by weight — quick calorie-range tables for common adult weights.
- Feeding FAQ — everyday questions about portions, meals and treats.
- Methodology — how the calorie estimates are calculated.
