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    Methodology v1.0

    Calorie & Portion Calculator

    An educational starting estimate for an apparently healthy adult French Bulldog.

    FrenchieCarePro Calorie & Portion Calculator · Methodology v1.0

    1. 1. Eligibility

    2. 2. Activity

    3. 3. Food details

    4. 4. Results

    1. Check eligibility

    This first step keeps the calculator within the population it was designed for.

    Enter the current body weight. This tool does not assume an ideal breed weight.

    Body Condition Score (BCS)

    Body Condition Score (BCS) assesses body condition on a 1–9 scale. This simple text scale is not a replacement for a veterinary assessment.

    Compare your dog's body shape with these visual references.

    Body Condition Score uses a 1–9 scale. The images show five reference points (1, 3, 5, 7 and 9); you can also select the values in between.

    The images are an orientation guide. BCS also considers rib palpation and other body signs; visual observation alone cannot provide a complete assessment.

    Select the exact BCS

    This calculator is designed for BCS 4–5/9. Lower or higher values require a more individualized nutritional assessment.

    Examples can include a condition for which your veterinarian has given specific nutrition advice.

    Select yes if your dog is currently following a prescribed diet.

    How this calculator works

    This tool uses a transparent, deterministic methodology. It has not been veterinary reviewed.

    Intended population

    Apparently healthy adult French Bulldogs with a BCS of 4–5/9. It does not calculate weight-loss, weight-gain or therapeutic diet targets.

    RER and MER

    RER = 70 × body weight in kg^0.75. For neutered adults, the initial MER range is RER × 1.4–1.6. For intact adults, it is RER × 1.6–1.8.

    Why ranges are used

    Energy requirements vary between individual dogs. A range avoids presenting one falsely precise calorie number.

    Activity questionnaire

    Duration, intensity and structured activity create a FrenchieCarePro UX profile only. This is not a validated veterinary activity scale, and activity does not alter MER in Methodology v1.0.

    From calories to grams

    The daily energy range is divided by the food's kcal per gram. The selected meal count only divides that daily amount mathematically.

    Treats and extras

    Treats and extras are included inside the total daily calorie budget. Keep them at or below 10% as a maximum general guideline; do not automatically subtract 10% from the main-food portion.

    Monitoring

    Monitor weight and BCS over time. Talk with your veterinarian about significant feeding changes or unexpected weight changes.

    Limitations

    The result is not a prescription, diagnosis, weight-loss plan, therapeutic target or homemade-diet formulation. It does not replace an individualized veterinary assessment.

    Scientific references

    These authoritative resources informed the educational framing. The calculator does not reproduce a commercial food database or claim veterinary approval.