The Farmer’s Dog Feeding Calculator
Short answer
Fresh-food services such as The Farmer’s Dog portion meals by calories, not cups. Use the calculator to get your dog’s daily calorie target (RER × life-stage factor), which is the number a fresh-food plan sizes each pack to hit.
Calories per cup is on your food’s bag (usually 300–500 kcal/cup). Adjust it for an accurate cups-per-day figure.
Your dog needs about 794 calories a day, roughly 2.3 cups.
Daily calories
794 kcal
Cups per day
2.3
Resting need (RER)
496 kcal
Per meal (×2)
1.1 cups
Each meal
1.1 cups (397 kcal) × 2 meals a day
Based on 350 kcal per cup — check your food’s label and adjust above.
Estimate only, from the RER = 70 × kg^0.75 formula with a life-stage factor. Confirm the right amount with your veterinarian and adjust to your dog’s body condition.
Consult your vet
These figures are planning estimates from the standard RER/MER formula and are not a substitute for veterinary advice. Your dog’s real needs depend on breed, body condition, health, and the specific food. Confirm the right amount with your veterinarian and adjust based on your dog’s body condition over time.
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Frequently asked questions
How much fresh food should I feed my dog?
Fresh food is measured in calories. Calculate your dog’s daily calorie target above; a fresh-food plan then divides that into pre-portioned daily packs. Adjust based on your dog’s body condition over the first few weeks.
Is fresh dog food better than kibble?
Fresh and kibble diets can both be complete and balanced if they meet AAFCO profiles. The right daily calories are the same either way — what changes is the food’s calorie density and how it is portioned.