Nutrition

Enteral feeding calculator

Estimate daily kcal target, total formula volume, meal volume, and a conservative ramp plan for hospitalized dogs and cats.

Educational support only. Confirm tube type, diet, and tolerance clinically.
Basis and limits
  • RER: 70 x body weight kg^0.75.
  • Daily volume: kcal target / kcal per mL.
  • Ramp: conservative 25%, 50%, 75%, then 100% of target.
Formula audit trail

Calculation steps will appear here.