Price per kilo misleads — dry food has ~3.5× the calories of wet, so “cheaper per kg” can cost more in the bowl. Work out the real daily and monthly cost for your dog.
Daily energy uses the veterinary formula: resting requirement RER = 70 × (body weight kg)^0.75, multiplied by an activity factor (MER). We divide that by the food’s calorie density and multiply by price — giving a fair cost independent of format.
Result
Daily energy need
Daily portion
Cost per day
Cost per month
Cost per year
Rough estimate for a healthy adult dog — real needs depend on breed, metabolism and health. Confirm portions with your vet; follow medical advice for conditions. How we calculate →
