Reading Labels: Calories

I think we all know how to count calories it is basic math, but do you know how to make a meal plan for your dog, for that matter do you know how to maintain your own meals. We have to go back to the basic food pyramid and look at what our animals can eat.
 We have to check our label because your pet my allergies, I will talk about this more later because it can be detailed.

Here is an example of the  label notice calories
are noticeable and on the very top of the label.

So back calories  on the back of the label it will show the # of calories per serving or for the whole bag in which you will then have to measure and divide it into per servings.

Now every size dog has a certain amount of calories they can eat it depends on their breed. All below are approximate and I received this information in my research in a book called The Dog Care Manual. I recommend reading it its very informative.

Chart:
     Toy Breeds: less than 10 lb-  2,000-4,000 calories
     Small Breeds: 10 to 20 lbs- 4,000-7,000 calories
     Medium Breeds: 20 to 50 lbs- 7,000- 14,000 calories
     Large Breeds: 50 to 75 lbs- 14,000- 19,000 calories
     Giant Breeds: 74 to 140 lbs- 19,000- 30,000 calories

Of course like all other things this chart will change due to the dogs physical and emotional state.

Remember count those calories either it be for  treats or chow time.