Clinical tools

Treat Calorie Check

See how treats, chews, toppers, leftovers, and small extras fit into a pet’s daily calorie goal.

Step 1 — Pet’s daily calorie goal

Not sure? Calculate daily needs first: Dog Cat

Step 2 — Treats given per day

Start with two treats. Add more, up to five, if needed. The calculator totals all treats as a daily amount.

Calories left for food today
Enter a daily goal to begin

Lick the bowl and little extras

Include table food, leftovers, chews, toppers, food used to give medications, drippings, and food taken from another pet’s bowl.

Estimate the calories from all daily extras rather than using a standard amount.

Treats and other extras should remain at or below 10% of total daily calories.

Results

–%
Enter values to see results
Total treat + extras calories

– kcal/day

Selected treat limit

– kcal/day

Enter the pet’s daily calorie goal and treat details to see the total.

Reminder: This tool provides an educational estimate. Contact the veterinary team if the pet is not eating, is losing weight unexpectedly or too quickly, has vomiting or diarrhea, seems weak, or has a medical condition.

About the Treat Calorie Check

The Treat Calorie Check helps veterinary teams and pet owners evaluate how treats, chews, toppers, table scraps, and other extras fit within a dog’s or cat’s daily calorie needs. WPOA’s tool supports practical feeding conversations by showing how added calories can affect body condition, weight management, and obesity prevention. It is designed to help treats become part of a balanced daily plan rather than uncounted calories added on top of regular meals.