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Pet Type

Weight (lbs)

Life Stage

Activity Level

Body Condition

Spayed/Neutered (needs ~10% fewer calories)

Daily Calories

655 kcal

RER: 727 kcal

Meals Per Day

2

0.9 cups/meal (dry)

Monthly (Dry)

$38.77

12.9 lbs/month

Dry Food Only

1.7 cups/day

12.9 lbs/month

$38.77/month

$465.21/year

Wet Food Only

1.6 cans/day

13 oz cans

$122.76/month

$1,473.16/year

Mixed (50/50)

0.9 + 0.8

cups + cans per day

$80.77/month

$969.18/year

Dog Size Reference

Size / Breed	Weight Range	Daily Cal (est)	Cups/Day (est)
Toy (Chihuahua, Yorkie)	2-10 lbs	148 kcal	0.4
Small (Beagle, Corgi)	10-25 lbs	338 kcal	0.9
Medium (Border Collie, Bulldog)	25-50 lbs	592 kcal	1.6
Large (Lab, Golden Retriever)	50-80 lbs	886 kcal	2.3
Giant (Great Dane, Mastiff)	80-150 lbs	1,314 kcal	3.5

Feeding Guidelines

Measure Portions

Use a cup

Eyeballing leads to overfeeding

Consistent Schedule

2x daily

Feed at the same times each day

Fresh Water

Always available

1 oz water per lb body weight/day

Weight Checks

Monthly

Adjust food if weight changes

Treats

< 10% calories

Treats should not exceed 10% of daily intake

Transition Food

7-10 days

Mix old and new food gradually