How-to · April 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Calculating the right portion:
the formula we use.
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The formula
60% of Canadian dogs are overweight. The number-one cause is not kibble quality · it is portion.
Step 1: RER
RER (kcal/day) = 70 × (weight in kg)^0.75
For a 20 kg dog: RER = 70 × 9.46 = ~662 kcal/day.
The classic trap
Following the generic table on the back of the bag. Yuna does this individualized calculation in the quiz.