Shih Tzu Food Calculator
Daily calories by activity level
How much to feed a Shih Tzu depends on weight and how active they are. Enter your dog's real weight for a more precise number, or use the table below based on a typical adult of this breed.
| Activity level | Daily calories |
|---|---|
| Low activity (mostly indoors) | 289 kcal/day |
| Moderate activity (daily walks) | 386 kcal/day |
| High activity (very active/working) | 482 kcal/day |
| Growing puppy | 603 kcal/day |
Common questions
How many calories does an adult Shih Tzu need per day?
For an average adult Shih Tzu around 5.7 kg with a moderate activity level (typical daily walks), that's roughly 386 kcal per day. Less active dogs need closer to 289 kcal, very active or working dogs closer to 482 kcal. Every dog's food packaging shows kcal per 100g, so you can work out the right daily amount from there.
How much should I feed my Shih Tzu puppy?
Growing puppies need significantly more calories relative to their current weight than adults, roughly 603 kcal/day at an adult-equivalent weight of 5.7 kg, split across 3–4 meals a day rather than the usual 2. Follow your specific puppy food's feeding guide as they grow, since a puppy's needs change quickly.
Is this the same as what a vet would recommend?
This uses the standard RER (Resting Energy Requirement) formula vets use as a starting point, but every dog is an individual - body condition, spay/neuter status, and specific food all affect the right amount. Use this as a starting estimate and adjust based on your dog's actual body condition, or ask your vet.
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