The 2021 AAHA Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats are available at aaha.org/nutrition. These guidelines were prepared by a Task Force of experts convened by …

Pet's Target Weight, RER, MER and H2O requirements will be automatically calculated. Enter the current Calories per can or cup of food being fed, to calculate the number of cans or cups per …

DER - Daily Energy Requirement represents the average daily energy expenditure of an animal, dependent on lifestage and activity (work, gestation, lactation and growth).

First, the energy to perform essential body functions like digestion, respiration, heart functions, brain functions, etc. (Resting Energy Requirements or RER), which can be calculated by …

Calculate the resting energy requirement (RER) using the pet’s estimated ideal weight, then feed a percentage of that amount. Although there is no established standard reduction, feeding …

Geriatric, inactive, or overweight pets require fewer calories than younger, more active pets to ensure appropriate energy balance. The first step in calculating the caloric intake needed by …

Resting energy requirement (RER) is a function of metabolic body size. Energy expenditure is related to surface area, and body surface area decreases as body weight increases. The …

May 12, 2023 · Establishing whether a patient is currently eating enough or too much involves determining its resting energy requirement (RER). However, many other factors also go into …

Jan 11, 2025 · Calculate your dog's Resting Energy Requirement (RER) and Maintenance Energy Requirement (MER). Ensure your pet gets the perfect amount of daily nutrition based on their …

May 27, 2024 · The RER (Resting Energy Requirement) Dog Calculator is a valuable tool designed to help dog owners determine the daily caloric needs of their pets based on their …