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Dog TDEE / BMR Calculator

Calculate your dog's Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) — the foundation of all canine dietary planning.

🔥 Dog TDEE / BMR Calculator
Enter your dog's details below to get an instant result.
Daily Calorie Target (TDEE)
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BMR / RER (at rest)
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Activity multiplier
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Per meal (2×/day)
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Per meal (3×/day)

What Is the Dog TDEE / BMR Calculator?

Calculate your dog's Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) — the foundation of all canine dietary planning.

TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) is the total number of calories your dog burns each day — their BMR plus all activity, thermoregulation, and the thermic effect of food. Getting this number right is the foundation of weight management, weight loss, weight gain, and performance nutrition for dogs.

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

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Enter Your Dog's Details

Fill in the required fields above — typically your dog's weight, age, or breed size. Every field has a clear label and hint.

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Click Calculate

Press the calculate button to get your instant result. No page reload, no account needed, no waiting.

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Review Your Result

Your result appears immediately below the calculator. It includes the primary answer plus additional context where relevant.

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Use the Information

Share, print, or save your result. Always discuss health-related results with your veterinarian before making decisions.

How It Works

Canine BMR (equivalent to RER — Resting Energy Requirement) is calculated using the formula: RER = 70 × (body weight in kg)^0.75. This formula, endorsed by WSAVA and used in all major veterinary nutrition curricula, accounts for the allometric relationship between body size and metabolic rate. TDEE is then calculated by multiplying RER by a life stage and activity factor (DER factor) ranging from 1.0 for weight loss in neutered adults to 3.0 for peak lactation.

Sources: WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines 2021; NRC Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats 2006; Burger IH, Johnson JV. Dogs large and small: the allometry of energy requirements. J Nutr 1991.

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Veterinary Research

Every formula is derived from peer-reviewed veterinary studies and clinical guidelines, not guesswork or generic rules.

Instant Results

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between RER, DER, BMR, and TDEE in dogs?+
RER (Resting Energy Requirement) = BMR: the calories burned at complete rest to sustain basic biological functions. DER (Daily Energy Requirement) = TDEE: total calories burned including activity, thermoregulation, and digestion. DER = RER × life stage factor. In veterinary nutrition, RER and BMR are used interchangeably, as are DER and TDEE.
How accurate is the RER formula for dogs?+
The formula RER = 70 × (BW kg)^0.75 is the veterinary standard and is reasonably accurate across most dog sizes. However it is a population average — individual dogs can vary by ±20–30% from the calculated value. This is why body condition monitoring and adjusting food intake based on actual weight changes over 2–4 weeks is essential.

Sources & References

This calculator's formulas are based on the following peer-reviewed and authoritative veterinary sources:

⚠️ These calculators are reference tools only. Always consult a licensed veterinarian before administering medication or making medical decisions.