Dietary Calculator

To complete the dietary calculator, first enter the patient information (including BCS, percent over ideal weight, and current body weight) and the requested diet information, which can often be found online. Enter any additional food given outside the complete and balanced diet.

The calculator will provide recommended energy requirements for weight loss, amount of diet to feed, and treat allowances. The amount of protein is also provided. It is important to note that senior dogs, dogs participating in rehabilitation, and dogs needing weight loss should be fed closer to 2 g protein per pound of lean body weight (if there is no evidence of renal insufficiency).

Fruits & Vegetables 

• 1/2 cup air-popped popcorn (14 kcal)

• 1/4 cup carrot slices (12 kcal)

• 1/2 cup kale (16 kcal)

• 1/2 cup green beans (15 kcal)

• 1/2 cup broccoli (15 kcal)

• 1/2 cup cauliflower (13 kcal)

• 1/4 cup spaghetti squash or acorn squash (18 kcal)

• 1/2 cup pumpkin cubes (15 kcal)

• 1/4 cup sweet potato cubes (29 kcal)

• 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce (14 kcal)

• 1/4 cup apple slices (15 kcal)

• 1/4 cup blueberries (21 kcal)

• 1/4 cup watermelon cubes (12 kcal)

• 1/8 cup banana slices (16 kcal)

• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (21 kcal)

• 1 tbsp plain, low-fat yogurt (10 kcal)

• 1 tsp peanut butter (no xylitol) (16 kcal)  

Protein Treats 

• 1/4 oz cooked beef top round, fat removed (13 kcal)

• 1/4 oz cooked ground lamb 85% lean (20 kcal)

• 1/2 large egg (39 kcal)

• 1 oz chicken liver (34 kcal)

• 15 g cooked tilapia (19 kcal)

• 15 g cooked chicken breast (30 kcal) 

Commercial Treats 

• A variety of commercial low-calorie treats that contain ≤20 calories per serving are available .