How much to feed your pet: A Step-by-Step Guide to RER

How to Calculate Your Pet's Resting Energy Requirement

In this video, I will teach you how to calculate your pet's resting energy requirement (RER). The RER is the amount of energy your pet needs to simply maintain its body functions at rest. It is the foundation for calculating your pet's total daily energy requirement (DER), which includes the energy your pet needs for activity, growth, and reproduction.

I will walk you through the step-by-step process of calculating your pet's RER, and we will provide you with two simple formulas that you can use. We will also discuss the factors that can affect your pet's RER, such as its age, breed, and activity level.

By the end of this video, you will be able to calculate your pet's RER and ensure that it is getting the right amount of food to maintain a healthy weight.

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Helpful websites, often sited on this channel:
AAFCO: https://petfood.aafco.org/labeling-la...
American College of Veterinary Nutritionists: https://acvn.org/
World Small Veterinary Association Nutrition toolkit: https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/...
Small Animal Clinical Nutrition Text: https://www.markmorrisinstitute.org/s...
Free access to the Merk Manual: https://www.merckvetmanual.com

Please note that these videos are for educational purposes only. They are not intended for diagnosis or treatment of any animals. If you have questions regarding your pet's health or are having a pet related emergency, please contact your personal veterinarian. My Credentials:
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science: Emphasis in Animal Biology
Honors: Cum Laude 3.85/4.0 GPA
University of Florida, 2005
(relevant coursework includes but not limited to: MAC3472 Honors, CHM2045, CHM2045L, MAC3473 Honors, CHM2046, CHM2046L, ANS3043, ANS3317L, ANS3384, CHM2210, CHM2211, PHY2053, PHY2053L, ANS3006C, ANS3206, PHY2054, PHY2054L, CHM2047, MCB3020, MCB3020L, VME4103, ANS3440)

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
University Of Florida College of Veterinary Med 2009
3.4 GPA/4.0

Small Animal General Practice 2009-present