Dog Food Portion Calculator

It estimates daily calories from weight and life-stage/activity multipliers, then converts calories to cups using your food's calories per cup. This gives practical feeding targets that can be adjusted by body condition and veterinary advice.

Dog foods vary significantly in calorie density. Two foods can look similar by volume but deliver very different energy. Entering calories per cup makes portion estimates specific to your chosen food.

Neutered or spayed dogs typically require about 25% fewer calories than intact dogs due to metabolic changes. This calculator automatically reduces portions for neutered dogs to help prevent weight gain.

Body condition score adjusts portions based on your dog's current weight status. Underweight dogs receive 15% more calories, overweight dogs get 10% less, and obese dogs get 20% less. This helps achieve and maintain ideal body condition over time.

Puppies commonly eat 3 meals daily, while many adults and seniors do well with 2 meals. Meal frequency can vary with veterinary guidance, health conditions, and training schedules.

Yes. Treat calories count toward daily intake. A common approach is keeping treats around 10% or less of total daily calories and reducing meal portions accordingly.

Cup estimates are practical for daily use, but weighing food in grams is more precise. For dogs with strict weight goals, use a kitchen scale and monitor progress weekly.