How to calculate your pet's calorie needs

Calculating calories is an important part of feeding your pet the right amount. Feeding guidelines on the back of the bag are usually inaccurate, so calculating your pet’s caloric requirements based on signalment, lifestyle, and body condition score will help you ensure accuracy!

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Topics breakdown with timepoints:
• MER equation – 1:56
• Step 1 – 3:31
• Step 2 – 4:46
• Step 3 – 6:30
• Step 4 – 7:05
• Step 6 – 7:28
• Putting it all together – 8:37
• Converting to cups – 11:19
• Converting to grams – 12:53
• Final notes – 15:08

Resources
• Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses – https://www.amazon.com/Nutrition-Dise...
• Small Animal Clinical Nutrition – https://www.amazon.com/Small-Animal-C...
• PNA: “Calorie Calculator for Cats” – https://petnutritionalliance.org/cat....
• PNA: “Calorie Calculator for Dogs” – https://petnutritionalliance.org/dog....
• Ohio State University: “Basic Calorie Calculator” – https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/our...

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