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Dog treat calculator
How many treats can your dog have? Enter their weight to see a daily treat budget under the vet-backed 10% rule.
How the treat calculator works
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) says treats should always make up less than 10% of a dog's daily calorie intake. This calculator takes WSAVA's daily calorie range for an average healthy adult dog in ideal body condition at your dog's weight, and shows 10% of it as your dog's treat budget.
Treats include everything given on top of a complete, balanced diet: snacks, chews, table scraps and food used to give medicine. Calorie values for common treats are from WSAVA:
| Food | Amount | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Lean cooked chicken breast (no skin) | 1 oz / 28 g | 47 |
| Lean turkey breast (no skin) | 1 oz / 28 g | 50 |
| Ham | 1 oz / 28 g | 46 |
| Lean cooked beef | 1 oz / 28 g | 64 |
| Peanut butter (xylitol-free) | 1 tbsp | 81 |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 oz / 28 g | 120 |
| Digestive biscuit | 1 biscuit (17 g) | 75 |
| Tripe stick | 1 oz / 28 g | 217 |
| Dried pig's ear | 2 oz / 56 g | 242 |
| Rawhide bone | 6.7 oz / 190 g | 700 |
Not for puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs, or dogs on a weight-loss or prescription diet. Their needs are different; ask your vet. Every dog is an individual, so treat these numbers as a starting point and watch your dog's body condition.
Sources
- WSAVA: Feeding treats to your dog
- WSAVA: Calorie Ranges for an Average Healthy Adult Dog in Ideal Body Condition
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