Pet Profile

Calculate What DER Level Your Pet Needs

DER is the total calories your pet needs to maintain a healthy weight and body condition. The average DER is determined according to age, size, and lifestyle of the pet. This estimate is a good reference but you should always consult and take advice from a vet for pet with emerging bodily or health conditions.

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Pet’s Profile

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Pet’s Conditions

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Results

Pet Type

Cat

Dog

Pet's Name

Pet's Age

Year

Month

Pet's Weigh

Kg

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Neutered?

Yes

No

Very Active?

Yes

No

Pet's Weight ⓘ How to tell?

Under

Average to Slightly Chubby

Over to Obese

Pregnant?

Yes

No

How many weeks pregnant?

Breast Feeding?

Yes

No

Back Calculate

Estimate DER per day

How to Calculate

RER (Resting Energy Requirement) = minimum calorie needs to stay alive

RER (kcal/day) = 30 x (kg) + 70 =

RER (kcal/day) = 70 x (kg) ^ 0.75 =

DER (Daily Energy Requirement) = daily calorie needs to be healthy

DER (kcal/day) = RER x Life Factor ⓘ

Life Factor examples:

For cats:

Kitten (2-4mo, not neutered)	2.5
Prime to Mature (2-6yo, neutered, overweight)	1.0
Prime to Mature (2-6yo, Pregnant - late stage > 3wks)	2.0
Senior (8yo+, neutered, needs dieting)	0.8

For dogs:

Small Dog (<10kg, neutered, v active)	2.0
Mid/Large-sized Dog (10-44kg, 1.5-7yo, non-neutered, overweight)	1.3
V Large Dog (>44kg, 7yo+, need dieting)	1.0

= x =

If your pet has specific health conditions or illnesses, the life stage factor will need to be adjusted accordingly. Please consult your veterinarian for guidance.

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