How many calories does a neutered adult Akita need?

At 99.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1956 kcal per day for a Akita (resting energy 1222 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Akita need?

At 99.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2200 kcal per day for a Akita (resting energy 1222 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Akita puppy under 4 months need?

At 99.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 3667 kcal per day for a Akita (resting energy 1222 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Akita?

At 99.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1222 kcal per day for a Akita (resting energy 1222 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Akita

A 100 lb Akita is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (100–130 lb (male), 70–100 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1762 kcal; 5.03 cups · 604 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1957 kcal; Resting energy 1223 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan10–14 years

Weight100–130 lb (male), 70–100 lb (female)

SizeGiant GroupWorking Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 1223 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1957 kcal before activity is added. The dog food calculator on this page uses that same resting-energy formula, then applies the activity and size adjustments from the main dog food calculator.

Reading the portions

Compared with other single-size giant breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 232 kcal lower than the 2189 kcal for an average giant breed at 116 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Akita individuals can vary by body condition, neuter status, and how much they work. Adjust the bowl from what you see on the ribs, not from the table alone.

Feeding table from the verified weight chart

RER=70*kg^0.75; MER=RER*factor. Starting estimate only; individuals vary up to 50%; adjust by body condition

Akita adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
69.9 lb (31.7 kg)	935 kcal	1496 kcal	1683 kcal	2806 kcal	1870 kcal	935 kcal
84.9 lb (38.5 kg)	1082 kcal	1731 kcal	1947 kcal	3246 kcal	2164 kcal	1082 kcal
99.9 lb (45.3 kg)Current weight	1222 kcal	1956 kcal	2200 kcal	3667 kcal	2445 kcal	1222 kcal
114.9 lb (52.1 kg)	1357 kcal	2172 kcal	2443 kcal	4072 kcal	2715 kcal	1357 kcal
129.9 lb (58.9 kg)	1488 kcal	2381 kcal	2679 kcal	4465 kcal	2977 kcal	1488 kcal

The highlighted row follows the weight in the calculator above.

Frequently asked

Questions from the breed record

Use the verified adult weight for a Akita: 100–130 lb (male), 70–100 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 100 lb.

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