The Farmer's Dog Dog Food Calculator
Same vet formula as every page on this site — with The Farmer's Dog's energy density pre-loaded so you skip the label maths. Edit the kcal field if your specific formula differs. The Farmer's Dog is fresh, pre-portioned food sold by subscription — use this page to check the plan's suggested portion against the vet formula before it ships.
Enter your dog's details
Fresh recipes run ~145–165 kcal/100 g depending on recipe — turkey leanest, beef richest. Default 155. Use this to audit a subscription plan's suggested portion against the vet formula before it ships.
Independent tool: this calculator is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Farmer's Dog; trademarks belong to their owners. The 155 kcal/100 g default is a representative value for Fresh recipes (turkey, beef, chicken, pork), taken from published label figures — formulas vary inside a brand, so enter your bag’s kcal/kg ÷ 10 for the exact number.
The Farmer's Dog portions by weight
| Dog weight | RER (resting) | Daily target | Food per day | Per meal (×2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 kg · 7 lb | 160 kcal | 255 kcal | 148 g | 74 g |
| 5 kg · 11 lb | 234 kcal | 374 kcal | 217 g | 109 g |
| 8 kg · 18 lb | 333 kcal | 533 kcal | 309 g | 155 g |
| 10 kg · 22 lb | 394 kcal | 630 kcal | 366 g | 183 g |
| 15 kg · 33 lb | 534 kcal | 854 kcal | 496 g | 248 g |
| 20 kg · 44 lb | 662 kcal | 1,059 kcal | 615 g | 308 g |
| 25 kg · 55 lb | 783 kcal | 1,252 kcal | 727 g | 364 g |
| 30 kg · 66 lb | 897 kcal | 1,436 kcal | 834 g | 417 g |
| 35 kg · 77 lb | 1,007 kcal | 1,612 kcal | 936 g | 468 g |
| 40 kg · 88 lb | 1,113 kcal | 1,781 kcal | 1,034 g | 517 g |
| 50 kg · 110 lb | 1,316 kcal | 2,106 kcal | 1,223 g | 611 g |
| 60 kg · 132 lb | 1,509 kcal | 2,415 kcal | 1,402 g | 701 g |
Neutered adult on The Farmer's Dog at 155 kcal/100 g, 10% treat allowance removed, 2 meals.
How to use this calculator
Enter weight
Enter the dog's weight (use ideal weight for weight loss).
Select life stage and goal
Select the life stage and goal so the correct MER factor applies.
Enter food energy density
Enter the food's energy density (kcal per 100 g) from its label.
Read the daily portion
Read the daily portion in grams, split it across meals, and adjust by 10% every 2 weeks based on body condition.
Frequently asked
How much Farmer's Dog for a 12 kg dog?
About 395 g/day at 155 kcal/100 g for a neutered adult — roughly 0.8 of a 500 g pouch. Compare this with your plan's number; plans sized 10%+ above it are worth adjusting down.
Why does my plan suggest more than the calculator?
Questionnaire-based plans often build in margin. Body condition is the arbiter: if your dog gains on the plan portion, the formula number is right.
How many cups of The Farmer's Dog is that per day?
About 6.2 cups at a typical 100 g cup — but cups vary by up to 40% between kibbles and scoops, which is why this page works in grams (615 g/day for a 20 kg neutered dog). Weigh once, and the cup question disappears.
Why does the The Farmer's Dog bag chart suggest a different amount?
Bag charts are printed for the average dog of each size and tend to run generous. This calculator uses your dog's actual weight and life stage against The Farmer's Dog's representative energy (155 kcal/100 g) — if your exact formula's label differs, enter its kcal/kg ÷ 10 and the portion rescales instantly.
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