Dietary Calculator for Weight Loss in Dogs

Enter patient (including BCS, percent over ideal weight, and current body weight) and diet information. Nutritional data for commercial diets can often be found online. Include any additional food given.

The calculator will provide recommended energy requirements for weight loss, amount of diet to feed, treat allowances, and amount of protein. Senior dogs, dogs participating in rehabilitation, and dogs needing weight loss may benefit from being fed closer to 2 grams of 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 treats that contain ≤20 calories per serving are available.