Nutrition Calorific requirements for dogs and cats

Basal energy rate (kcal/day) = 70 + 30 x body weight(kg) [Dogs]

Basal energy rate (kcal/day)=50 x body weight [Cats]

To calculate energy requirement, multiply BER by illness factor below:

Cage rest 1.25

Post-surgery 1.25-1.35

Cachexia 1.35-1.5

Trauma 1.35-1.5

Neoplasia 1.35-1.5

Burns 1.7-2.0

Head trauma 1.7-2.0

Calorie density of diet =3.5 x %protein + 8.5 x %fat +3.5 x %CHO/100g