How Many Calories Does a 10 kg Neutered Adult Dog Need Per Day?
Calculate the daily maintenance energy requirement (MER) for a 10 kg neutered adult dog.
How to use this tool
- Weigh your pet accurately.
- Select the species and life stage.
- The RER is the baseline calories needed at rest; MER is the adjusted daily target.
Knowing your dog's daily calorie needs prevents overfeeding — a common cause of obesity in neutered pets.
Frequently asked questions
- What is RER?
- Resting Energy Requirement (RER) = 70 × weight(kg)^0.75. It is the energy needed by a healthy pet at rest in a thermoneutral environment.
- What is MER?
- Maintenance Energy Requirement (MER) = RER × a life-stage factor. It accounts for normal daily activity and physiological status.