How many calories does a neutered adult Carolina Dog need?

At 42.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1031 kcal per day for a Carolina Dog (resting energy 645 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Carolina Dog need?

At 42.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1160 kcal per day for a Carolina Dog (resting energy 645 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Carolina Dog puppy under 4 months need?

At 42.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1934 kcal per day for a Carolina Dog (resting energy 645 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 42.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 645 kcal per day for a Carolina Dog (resting energy 645 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Carolina Dog

A 42.5 lb Carolina Dog is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (30–55 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1030 kcal; 2.94 cups · 353 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1030 kcal; Resting energy 644 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight30–55 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 644 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1030 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 large breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 292 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Carolina Dog 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

Carolina Dog adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
30 lb (13.6 kg)	496 kcal	793 kcal	892 kcal	1487 kcal	991 kcal	496 kcal
36.2 lb (16.4 kg)	570 kcal	913 kcal	1027 kcal	1711 kcal	1141 kcal	570 kcal
42.5 lb (19.3 kg)Current weight	645 kcal	1031 kcal	1160 kcal	1934 kcal	1289 kcal	645 kcal
48.7 lb (22.1 kg)	713 kcal	1142 kcal	1284 kcal	2140 kcal	1427 kcal	713 kcal
54.9 lb (24.9 kg)	780 kcal	1248 kcal	1404 kcal	2341 kcal	1561 kcal	780 kcal