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!align="left" width="50%"|Based on inactive adult dogs<br>'''ER''' = 95 x W^0.75 kcal/d<br>Where: <br>W = actual body weight<br>

!align="left" width="50%"|Based on inactive adult dogs<br>'''ER''' = 95 x W^0.75 kcal/d<br>Where: <br>W = actual body weight<br>

!align="left" width="50%"|<br>'''ER''' = 77.4 x W^0.711 kcal/d<br>Where: <br>W = actual body weight<br>

!align="left" width="50%"|<br>'''ER''' = 77.6 x W^0.711 kcal/d<br>Where: <br>W = actual body weight<br>

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== Calculating Food Allowances ==

== Calculating Food Allowances ==

Food allowances can be calculated, based on these energy requirements by entering the energy density of the food in this tool <font color="red">(link to excel food allowances)</font>. To convert the amount in grams per day from the tool to cans or trays per day, divide the g/d as calculated for that animal by the net weight of the can or tray in grams. To determine cups per day of a dry food, the density of the food in terms of grams per cup must be known. If that information is not provided as part of the calorie content statement as required under AAFCO model regulations, it can be calculated by dividing the kcal/cup value by the kcal/kg value, then multiplying the result by 1000 to give you g/cup. The pet's food allowance in g/d is then divided by g/cup to give you cups/d. There is no standard international cup size, in the United States of America, a standard measuring cup is 8 fluid ounces (approximately 237 mL) by volume, however in other countries, different volumes or weights of typical dry ingredients are used to determine a cup unit.

Food allowances can be calculated, based on these energy requirements, by [[Food Allowance Calculator|entering the energy density of the food in this tool]]. To convert the amount in grams per day from the tool to cans or trays per day, divide the g/d as calculated for that animal by the net weight of the can or tray in grams. To determine cups per day of a dry food, the density of the food in terms of grams per cup must be known. If that information is not provided as part of the calorie content statement as required under AAFCO model regulations, it can be calculated by dividing the kcal/cup value by the kcal/kg value, then multiplying the result by 1000 to give you g/cup. The pet's food allowance in g/d is then divided by g/cup to give you cups/d. There is no standard international cup size, in the United States of America, a standard measuring cup is 8 fluid ounces (approximately 237 mL) by volume, however in other countries, different volumes or weights of typical dry ingredients are used to determine a cup unit.

== Responsible Feeding ==

== Responsible Feeding ==

Portion control is a cornerstone of responsible feeding, and feeding guides help owners ensure that they are feeding the correct amount of food to their pet. The feeding guide should be used as the foundation for estimating how much food to offer, but the exact amount should be tailored to meet the individual needs of the animal. '''To maintain a ‘healthy’ bodyweight, animals should be fed according to their ‘ideal’ body weight if known, which may not be their ‘current’ bodyweight.''' In addition regular monitoring of bodyweight, along with additional nutritional assessments such as body condition scoring (WSAVA Nutrition Toolkit<ref name=WSAVA Nutrition Toolkit>[http://www.wsava.org/nutrition-toolkit) WSAVA Nutrition Toolkit] accessed May 2017</ref>, FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines<ref name=FEDIAF>[http://www.fediaf.org/self-regulation/nutrition.html FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines] accessed May 2017</ref>) will help detect early changes, and inform adjustments in the food allowance, to ensure the pet stays at their ‘ideal’ bodyweight.

Portion control is a cornerstone of responsible feeding, and feeding guides help owners ensure that they are feeding the correct amount of food to their pet. The feeding guide should be used as the foundation for estimating how much food to offer, but the exact amount should be tailored to meet the individual needs of the animal. '''To maintain a ‘healthy’ bodyweight, animals should be fed according to their ‘ideal’ body weight if known, which may not be their ‘current’ bodyweight.''' In addition regular monitoring of bodyweight, along with additional nutritional assessments such as body condition scoring (WSAVA Nutrition Toolkit<ref name=WSAVA Nutrition Toolkit>[http://www.wsava.org/nutrition-toolkit) WSAVA Nutrition Toolkit] accessed May 2017</ref>, FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines<ref name=FEDIAF>[http://www.fediaf.org/self-regulation/nutrition.html FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines] accessed May 2017</ref>) will help detect early changes, and inform adjustments in the food allowance, to ensure the pet stays at their ‘ideal’ bodyweight.

==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Feeding Guides]]

[[Category:Feeding Guides]]

[[Category:To Do - Nutrition]]

[[Category:To Do - Nutrition]]