AAFCO Canine Nutrient Profiles & Veterinary Board-Certified Nutrition Standards

Homemade Dog Food Calculator

Calculate daily portions of lean proteins, digestible carbohydrates, and healthy fats tailored to your dog's weight, with mandatory 1.2:1 Calcium:Phosphorus safeguard alerts.

Homemade Dog Food Calculator

AAFCO & NRC Canine Nutrition Balance

1.2:1 Ca:P Safe

1. Dog Body Weight (lbs)35 lbs (15.9 kg)

2. Activity Level

MANDATORY CALCIUM BALANCE:

All plain meat is rich in phosphorus and devoid of calcium. Feeding cooked meat without calcium forces the dog's body to leech calcium from their own bones.

Required Daily Calcium Supplement: ~802 mg (0.4 tsp pure ground eggshell powder or calcium carbonate).

Total Daily Energy

891 kcal

Total Fresh Weight

~445g / day

Lean Protein (45%)

200g (7.1 oz)

Turkey, 90/10 Beef, Chicken, White Fish

Cooked Carbs (35%)

156g (5.5 oz)

Sweet Potato, Brown Rice, Rolled Oats

Vegetables (12%)

53g (1.9 oz)

Steamed Green Beans, Carrots, Spinach

Healthy Fats (8%)

36g (1.3 oz)

Salmon Omega-3 Oil, Flaxseed, Olive Oil

Formulated to meet AAFCO maintenance canine nutrient profile ratios.

How This Calculator Works

Unlike generic online rules-of-thumb that rely on unscientific myths, the Homemade Dog Food Calculator is strictly engineered around standards published by AAFCO Canine Nutrient Profiles & Veterinary Board-Certified Nutrition Standards.

All computations execute in volatile client-side browser memory in real-time, providing instant results without transmitting any personal pet data across third-party tracking servers.

Independent Veterinary Disclaimer:

This interactive tool is designed for educational guidance, preventive monitoring, and home care estimation. It does not substitute for licensed hands-on veterinary diagnosis, clinical physical exams, or emergency toxicology interventions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the biggest risk of feeding home-cooked dog food?

Calcium deficiency. Meat is high in phosphorus and low in calcium. Without an added calcium source (such as calcium carbonate or eggshell powder at ~900 mg calcium per 1,000 kcal), dogs can develop nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism and brittle bones.

What is a healthy macronutrient split for home-cooked dog meals?

A standard veterinary maintenance baseline consists of 40% to 50% lean cooked protein, 30% to 40% digestible carbs and vegetables, and 5% to 10% essential fats.

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