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Smart Nutrition for Happier, Healthier Dogs

Vet-backed calorie calculators, breed-specific feeding plans, and honest dog food reviews — all in one trusted platform built by Dr. Maya Sterling, DVM. No fluff. Just science your dog deserves.

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Fresh · Adult

Pasture Roast Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe

Human-grade gently cooked recipe with 65% real beef. Excellent for dogs with skin or digestive sensitivities.

🥩 65% Protein 🌾 Grain-Free ❄️ Fresh
$2.40 per day · 25 lb dog
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🦴 🇨🇦 Canada ★ 9.2
Dry Kibble · All Stages

Wild Atlantic Salmon & Sweet Pea Formula

Cold-water salmon as the #1 ingredient with omega-3 boost. AAFCO-certified for puppies, adults, and seniors.

🐟 38% Protein 🌿 Whole Grain 💊 Omega-3
$1.65 per day · 25 lb dog
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Air-Dried · Adult

Free-Range Chicken & Pumpkin Air-Dried

Single-source protein, slowly air-dried at low temperature. Ideal for picky eaters and travel feeding.

🐔 42% Protein 🎃 Pumpkin 🌾 Grain-Free
$3.10 per day · 25 lb dog
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What's Actually In Your Bowl?

We break down the headline ingredients you'll see on every dog-food bag — what they really do, where they should appear, and when to question them.

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Wild Salmon

Loaded with EPA & DHA omega-3s. Supports skin, coat, joints, and brain — especially in seniors. Look for "deboned salmon" not "salmon meal" alone.

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Pumpkin

Soluble fibre tames both diarrhea and constipation. A 1-tablespoon scoop daily can also reduce anal-gland flare-ups in sensitive breeds.

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Sweet Potato

A low-glycemic carb that fuels active dogs without spiking blood sugar. Rich in beta-carotene for eye and immune support.

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Blueberries

Among the most antioxidant-dense foods on Earth. Even a small handful per week may help dogs with arthritis or cognitive aging.

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Coconut Oil

MCT-rich and easily absorbed for energy. A teaspoon per 10 lb adds shine to coats — but skip if your dog is overweight or pancreatitis-prone.

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Brown Rice

A gentle, gut-soothing grain perfect for upset stomachs. Rich in B vitamins and ideal for dogs without grain sensitivities.

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Dr. Maya Sterling, DVM
Dr. Maya Sterling
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Your Questions, Vet-Answered

Use the DougsDogHouse Dog Calorie Calculator. Enter your dog's weight, life stage, activity level, and body condition score. The tool applies the veterinary RER formula (70 × kg^0.75) and a maintenance multiplier to estimate daily calorie needs, then converts the result into food portions based on the calorie density of your dog's food.
Yes — every calculator and article is reviewed by Dr. Maya Sterling, DVM, with 12 years of small-animal practice and an emphasis on companion-animal nutrition. We do not run sponsored content disguised as advice.
Every calculator is completely free — no signup or account needed. Calculations run entirely in your browser. We don't store your dog's data on our servers.
The best food depends on breed size, life stage, activity level, and any health conditions. Use the Smart Food Finder near the top of this page to filter by breed size, age, weight, and budget for personalised recommendations.
Recheck after any 5%+ weight change, after spay or neuter (their needs drop ~20%), at every life-stage transition (puppy → adult, adult → senior), or whenever activity level changes meaningfully. As a baseline, every 3 months is a good check-in.