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The Pedigree Dog Food Calculator helps determine the appropriate daily food amount for your dog based on its body weight, activity level factor, and the calorie content of the food. This ensures your dog receives the optimal nutrition for its needs.
The calculator uses the Pedigree formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the metabolic energy requirement based on body weight raised to the 0.75 power, adjusted by activity factor, and divided by the calorie density of the food.
Details: Accurate food calculation is crucial for maintaining optimal dog health, preventing obesity or malnutrition, and ensuring proper energy levels for your pet's activity requirements.
Tips: Enter your dog's weight in kilograms, select appropriate factor based on activity level (typically 1.0-2.0), and provide the calorie content per gram of your dog food. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What factors should I use for different activity levels?
A: Typically 1.0 for sedentary, 1.2 for moderately active, 1.4 for active, and 1.6-2.0 for highly active or working dogs.
Q2: How do I find the calories per gram of my dog food?
A: Check the nutritional information on the dog food packaging, usually listed as kcal/kg or kcal/cup, which can be converted to kcal/g.
Q3: How often should I recalculate my dog's food requirements?
A: Recalculate whenever your dog's weight changes significantly, activity level changes, or when switching to a different dog food.
Q4: Are there special considerations for puppies or senior dogs?
A: Yes, puppies may require higher factors (1.5-2.0) for growth, while senior dogs may need lower factors (0.8-1.0) due to reduced activity.
Q5: Should I adjust portions based on my dog's body condition?
A: Yes, use this calculation as a starting point and adjust based on your dog's actual body condition score and weight management goals.