Weight Loss Calculator
ABOUT THE CALCULATOR
Obesity is a disease of affluence that also affects our dogs. A dog’s weight higher by about 10% already means overweight, and in the case of a weight greater than 20%, we are talking about obesity.
This calculator is based on the ability to correctly assess the dog’s body shape and measure body weight. If the input data is incorrect, then the result of the calculation will also be burdened with error and may lead to the determination of an incorrect weight loss goal and the value of energy supply. We recommend that you use the calculator if you have knowledge related to the proper weight loss process.
The calculator contains proprietary algorithms based on the experience of implementing the diet, using, for m.in, the assessment of the dog’s body figure on a scale of 1-9 with an indication of the body fat content (FEDIAF 2019 and 2021), selected methods of measuring the dog’s body included in the textbook of Dr. n.wet. R.E. Menguez “Obesity of dogs and cats”, which should be a must-read for everyone using the calculator. We also encourage you to read our training and materials on dog obesity before using the calculator.
The calculator is still in the testing phase. We kindly ask you to submit comments and suggestions.
USE
A calculator is an auxiliary tool, and decisions should be made based on the situation of a particular dog. It should be remembered that it does not take into account unusual situations – so, for example, significant obesity with the current high caloric supply. In the case of dogs, remember that the optimal percentage of weight loss per week is 1-1.5%, and the caloric supply that we limit should not be drastically different (more than 20%) from the current supply at the beginning of weight loss. Then, based on your knowledge, you should correct the calculations accordingly at the beginning of weight loss and then implement the recommendations resulting from the following formulas.
The results page will show the energy supply indicated for weight loss based on 2 formulas:
Dog’s daily metabolisable energy requirement = 70 x (current body weight in kg to the power of 0.75)
Dog’s daily metabolic energy requirement = 80 x (target body weight in kg to the power of 0.75)
Formula for daily demand with reduction based on current body weight – remember about the right pace of weight loss and increase/decrease caloric supply depending on the effect achieved. Remember that if the dog’s weight decreases, then you should reduce the energy demand accordingly. In the calculator you will see a weight loss plan for weeks. You can change:
% of weight loss per week, depending on the stage of weight loss,
If you estimate that you think your dog’s overweight is different from what the calculator calculated, you can enter the amount of excess weight into the field and the calculator will recalculate the goals per week until your dog reaches their optimal weight.
Remember! The feeder shows daily food portions in a simplified way and does not replace nutritional advice.
SUBSCRIPTION
If you haven’t already, choose one of the plans below that best suits your needs and enjoy!
SUBSCRIPTION PLANS
- Access to 1 article from the knowledge base or a webinar (depending on the ongoing promotion)
- Ability to receive 1 educational material by email – designated by the portal administrator
- Receiving information about planned webinars and live events
- Unlimited access to all calculators on the portal for the entire duration of the agreement
- Access to the knowledge base – unlimited in the annual plan
- Unlimited access in the quarterly and annual plans to all recipes for healthy animals and their customization for your dog
- Access to online events and a closed group (under construction) – in the quarterly and annual plans
- Customization of recipes in the annual and quarterly plans – adapting the recipe for the dog with supplementation (PDF download on a computer, only Android phones)
- Option to purchase suitable supplements
- Access to the puppy growth chart in the annual plan
- Discounts on purchases in the store, e.g., guides, books, e-books, consultations, training
- Access to 1 article from the knowledge base or a webinar (depending on the ongoing promotion)
- Ability to receive 1 educational material by email – designated by the portal administrator
- Receiving information about planned webinars and live events
- Unlimited access to all calculators on the portal for the entire duration of the Agreement
- Use of the knowledge base in the annual plan without limits
- Unlimited access in the annual plan to all recipes for healthy and sick dogs
- Possibility to prepare a weight loss plan for the dog
- Possibility to download all materials: calculations, individual recipe for the dog, weight loss plans with your own contact information added (recipes can be downloaded on desktop, only Android supported on phone)
- Access to online events, closed group (under development) – available in quarterly and annual plans
- Customization of the recipe or recipes – adapting the recipe for the dog with an option to purchase supplements
- Access to the puppy growth chart in the annual plan
- Discounts on purchases in the Store, e.g., guides, books, e-books, trainings
WHAT DO YOU GAIN?
By taking full advantage of our portal and being a subscriber, you gain:
access to up-to-date knowledge on animal nutrition and contact with specialists
access to interactive tools for calculating your dog’s nutritional needs
food comparison website and determining their composition
recipes for home-cooked meals tailored to your dog along with proper dietary supplementation
