Dog Food Calculator — Calories & Monthly Cost

Know exactly how much to feed your dog — and what each food will cost you per month.

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Cups per day for each food, based on its calorie density

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Featured dog foods

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Healthy Grains Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Merrick Healthy Grains Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Dry Food
From $2.70/lb
Packs $23–$89
Protein 27.0%
Fat 15.0%
Fiber 3.5%
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Rachael Ray® Nutrish™ High Protein Beef Potato & Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food
Rachael Ray Nutrish Rachael Ray® Nutrish™ High Protein Beef Potato & Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food
Dry Food
From $1.73/lb
Packs $12–$87
Protein 30.0%
Fat 15.0%
Fiber 5.0%
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Amazing Grains Regional Red
Orijen Amazing Grains Regional Red
Dry Food
From $5.53/lb
Packs $35–$260
Protein 38.0%
Fat 18.0%
Fiber 4.0%
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Have you considered fresh dog food?

Fresh food is made from real, minimally processed ingredients and portioned to your dog's exact weight and needs — better nutrition than most kibble.

Medium Puppy Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin Medium Puppy Dry Dog Food
Dry Food
From $4.35/lb
Packs $27–$74
Protein 30.0%
Fat 18.4%
Fiber 4.0%
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Wholesome Grains Sea to Stream Fish & Grains Recipe
Acana Wholesome Grains Sea to Stream Fish & Grains Recipe
Dry Food
From $4.27/lb
Packs $29–$96
Protein 35.0%
Fat 17.0%
Fiber 6.0%
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Adult Perfect Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe
Dry Food
From $3.72/lb
Packs $25–$186
Protein 28.8%
Fat 11.2%
Fiber 10.3%
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Life Protection Formula Small Breed Puppy Chicken and Oatmeal Recipe
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Puppy Chicken and Oatmeal Recipe
Dry Food
From $2.35/lb
Packs $17–$80
Protein 29.0%
Fat 17.0%
Fiber 5.0%
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Wellness Complete Health Senior Chicken & Barley
Wellness Wellness Complete Health Senior Chicken & Barley
Dry Food
From $2.31/lb
Packs $19–$70
Protein 22.0%
Fat 10.0%
Fiber 4.3%
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Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Adult Shredded Blend Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Purina Pro Plan Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Adult Shredded Blend Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Dry Food
From $2.05/lb
Packs $16–$97
Protein 26.0%
Fat 16.0%
Fiber 3.0%
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IAMS Advanced Health Adult Healthy Digestion with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food
Iams IAMS Advanced Health Adult Healthy Digestion with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food
Dry Food
From $1.72/lb
Packs $10–$62
Protein 26.0%
Fat 14.0%
Fiber 4.0%
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Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula
Diamond Naturals Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula
Dry Food
From $1.42/lb
Packs $17–$114
Protein 32.0%
Fat 22.0%
Fiber 3.5%
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Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe with Venison & Garbanzo Beans
Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe with Venison & Garbanzo Beans
Dry Food
From $2.14/lb
Packs $19–$60
Protein 32.0%
Fat 18.0%
Fiber 4.0%
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