Calculating the calories your dog or cat needs to be fed You’ll first need to have your pet examined by your veterinarian and an ideal weight calculated. Based on your pet’s degree of excess weight, you may choose a target weight higher than the ideal weight to start. General guidelines for safe weight loss in dogs are 3-5% body weight loss per month and about 0.5 pounds per month in cats (1-3% body weight). A basic formula for weight loss in pets is:
Approximate Daily Caloric Needs for Average Indoor Pets
Daily Caloric Needs for Active Humans
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