How Much to Feed Your Pet
Wondering how much food your dog or cat really needs? Enter your pet’s weight and activity level to get a quick, science-based daily feeding estimate.
Pet Feeding Calculator
Why Feeding Amounts Matter
Feeding your pet the right amount of food is one of the most important parts of keeping them healthy. Too little can leave them undernourished, while too much can lead to weight gain and health problems. The Pet Feeding Calculator helps you estimate a balanced amount based on your pet’s unique needs.
How This Calculator Works
Our feeding estimates are based on Resting Energy Requirement (RER)—a scientific formula that calculates your pet’s daily calorie needs from their body weight. We then adjust using activity multipliers for dogs and cats:
- Low activity: Indoor pets or sedentary lifestyles
- Moderate activity: Average exercise and playtime
- High activity: Working dogs, outdoor cats, or highly active pets
Finally, the calculator converts calories into cups of dry food, assuming an average of 350 calories per cup.
Benefits of the Pet Feeding Calculator
- Quickly estimate cups of food per day for dogs and cats
- Adjust portions based on your pet’s activity level
- Avoid overfeeding or underfeeding
- Support your pet’s long-term health and weight
Tips for Using This Tool
- Check your food label: Calories per cup can vary by brand.
- Use this as a guide: Every pet is unique—adjust based on body condition.
- Consult your vet: Especially for puppies, kittens, or pets with health conditions.
Planning for adoption? Pair this with our Cost of Pet Calculator to budget for food and other expenses before bringing home your new floof.
Feed with Confidence
At Floof Matcher, we believe feeding your pet should be simple, not stressful. The How Much to Feed Calculator gives you a fast, science-backed estimate so you can nourish your furry friend with confidence.
Try it now and take the guesswork out of mealtime—because a well-fed floof is a happy floof.