How Much Food Your Dog Needs: Grams per Day and Bags per Month
The formula veterinary nutritionists use: 70 × (weight in kg)0.75 × activity factor, divided by the energy content of DELICATE food: 397 kcal per 100 g — metabolisable energy calculated by DELICATE from the label composition (modified Atwater, NRC 2006). The result is a starting point; then adjust to your dog's body condition.
Treats count toward the daily amount: no more than 10% of daily calories. How to weigh a portion accurately and the most common mistakes — in our article on feeding amounts.
Reference table for normal activity
| Dog's weight | Grams per day | Days per 10 kg bag | Bags per month | UAH per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | ≈ 95 g | 105 | 1 | 11 ₴ |
| 10 kg | ≈ 160 g | 62 | 1 | 19 ₴ |
| 15 kg | ≈ 215 g | 46 | 1 | 26 ₴ |
| 20 kg | ≈ 265 g | 37 | 1 | 32 ₴ |
| 30 kg | ≈ 360 g | 27 | 2 | 44 ₴ |
| 40 kg | ≈ 450 g | 22 | 2 | 54 ₴ |
| 50 kg | ≈ 530 g | 18 | 2 | 66 ₴ |
This is a starting point. Once a week, weigh your dog and feel the ribs: they should be easy to feel under a thin layer of fat. If the weight goes up, cut the portion by 10%; if the dog loses weight, increase it. For an overweight dog, calculate for the target weight, not the current one: the target weight, portion and weight-loss time are shown by the weight loss calculator.
Questions and answers
What formula does the calculator use?
Daily energy requirement = 70 × (weight in kg)^0.75 × activity factor: 1.3 for a calm or neutered dog, 1.6 for normal activity, 1.9 for an active or working dog. The resulting kcal is divided by the energy content of DELICATE food: 397 kcal per 100 g — metabolisable energy calculated by DELICATE from the label composition (modified Atwater, NRC 2006).
Why do two dogs of the same weight need different portions?
Because activity, age and metabolism differ. The formula gives a starting point; then feel the ribs and weigh the dog once a week: if the weight goes up, cut the portion by 10%; if it goes down, increase it.
How many days does a 10 kg bag last?
It depends on the dog's weight: about 62 days for a 10 kg dog, 37 days for 20 kg and 22 days for 40 kg at normal activity. The calculator shows the exact figure for your dog.
Is there a discount on the first order?
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