How many calories does a neutered adult Pug need?

At 15.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 492 kcal per day for a Pug (resting energy 308 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Pug need?

At 15.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 554 kcal per day for a Pug (resting energy 308 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

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

At 15.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 923 kcal per day for a Pug (resting energy 308 kcal times a factor of 3).

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

At 15.9 lb, the verified feeding table lists 308 kcal per day for a Pug (resting energy 308 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Pug

A 16 lb Pug is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (14–18 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 520 kcal; 1.49 cups · 178 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 496 kcal; Resting energy 310 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan13–15 years

Weight14–18 lb

SizeSmall GroupToy Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 310 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 496 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 small breeds, that neutered-adult portion is about the same as the 494 kcal for an average small breed at 16 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Pug 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

Pug adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
13.9 lb (6.3 kg)	278 kcal	445 kcal	501 kcal	835 kcal	557 kcal	278 kcal
15 lb (6.8 kg)	295 kcal	472 kcal	531 kcal	884 kcal	590 kcal	295 kcal
15.9 lb (7.2 kg)Current weight	308 kcal	492 kcal	554 kcal	923 kcal	615 kcal	308 kcal
17 lb (7.7 kg)	324 kcal	518 kcal	582 kcal	971 kcal	647 kcal	324 kcal
17.9 lb (8.1 kg)	336 kcal	538 kcal	605 kcal	1008 kcal	672 kcal	336 kcal