How many calories should my 17-pound dog eat daily, and do veggies count?

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How many calories should a 17 pound dog have per day? Is 356 too many? Do vegetable calories count as calories..?

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

There is a wide range of daily energy requirements for dogs depending on their activity level, if they have been spayed or neutered, and individual metabolism. By my calculation, an average neutered male 17 pound dog with a normal body condition score would require 435-520 calories per day. Yes, vegetable calories count too!

How many calories should my 17-pound dog eat daily, and do veggies count?

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