How many calories does a neutered adult Maltese need?

At 7.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 268 kcal per day for a Maltese (resting energy 167 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Maltese need?

At 7.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 301 kcal per day for a Maltese (resting energy 167 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 7.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 502 kcal per day for a Maltese (resting energy 167 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 7.1 lb, the verified feeding table lists 167 kcal per day for a Maltese (resting energy 167 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Maltese

A 7 lb Maltese is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (up to 7 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 293 kcal; 0.84 cups · 100 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 267 kcal; Resting energy 167 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weightup to 7 lb

SizeToy GroupToy Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 167 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 267 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

Portions are a starting estimate. Maltese 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

Maltese adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
2.9 lb (1.3 kg)	85 kcal	136 kcal	153 kcal	256 kcal	170 kcal	85 kcal
4.9 lb (2.2 kg)	126 kcal	202 kcal	228 kcal	379 kcal	253 kcal	126 kcal
7.1 lb (3.2 kg)Current weight	167 kcal	268 kcal	301 kcal	502 kcal	335 kcal	167 kcal