Cooked Dog Food Calculator
Calculate daily portions for a cooked dog food diet based on your dog's weight and energy requirements.
What Is the Cooked Dog Food Calculator?
Calculate daily portions for a cooked dog food diet based on your dog's weight and energy requirements.
Cooked dog food sits between raw feeding and commercial kibble — it offers the benefits of whole ingredients with reduced bacterial risk. This calculator gives you the daily gram target for a cooked diet.
Every result is based on published veterinary research and breed-size-specific growth data — not generic averages. This tool is completely free, works instantly in your browser, and requires no account or sign-up.
How to Use This Calculator
Fill in the required fields above — typically your dog's weight, age, or breed size. Every field has a clear label and hint.
Press the calculate button to get your instant result. No page reload, no account needed, no waiting.
Your result appears immediately below the calculator. It includes the primary answer plus additional context where relevant.
Share, print, or save your result. Always discuss health-related results with your veterinarian before making decisions.
How It Works
Cooked dog food has approximately 150-200 kcal per 100g depending on ingredients and fat content. This calculator uses 180 kcal/100g as a working estimate for a balanced cooked recipe. If your recipe is predominantly lean protein and vegetables, it will be lower — if it includes fatty meats or added oils, it will be higher.
The key advantage of cooking over raw is the elimination of pathogenic bacteria. The key disadvantage is that heat destroys some vitamins and enzymes — these must be replaced through variety, appropriate vegetables, and supplementation where needed.
Veterinary Research
Every formula is derived from peer-reviewed veterinary studies and clinical guidelines, not guesswork or generic rules.
Instant Results
No page reload, no waiting, no account needed. Enter your details and your result appears immediately.
100% Private
All calculations happen in your browser. Nothing you enter is ever stored on our servers or shared with anyone.
Always Free
Every calculator on Doggy Calculators is and will always be completely free to use — no premium tier, no catch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources & References
This calculator's formulas are based on the following peer-reviewed and authoritative veterinary sources:
- WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines — RER formula, caloric requirements, and feeding protocols
- Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) — Nutritional standards for complete and balanced dog food
- National Research Council u2014 Nutrient Requirements of Dogs — Scientific basis for canine dietary requirements
⚠️ These calculators are reference tools only. Always consult a licensed veterinarian before administering medication or making medical decisions.