{"id":4085,"date":"2025-11-04T06:18:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T06:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snugglesouls.com\/?page_id=4085"},"modified":"2026-04-01T09:11:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T09:11:34","slug":"cat-calorie-calculator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/snugglesouls.com\/es\/cat-calorie-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Calculadora de calor\u00edas para gatos"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4085\" class=\"elementor elementor-4085\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a04245 e-con-full snugs-ccalc e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1a04245\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"snugs-ccalc-v2\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6701761 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6701761\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"snugs-ccalc__header snugs-ccalc__stack\">\r\n  <h1 class=\"snugs-ccalc__title\">Cat Calorie Calculator: Daily Calories, Treats, Meals & BCS<\/h1>\r\n  <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__lead\">\r\n    Estimate your cat\u2019s daily calories using a veterinary-style RER formula, then adjust for\r\n    neuter status, activity, goal, treats, meals, and a BCS-based ideal weight estimate.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <ul class=\"snugs-ccalc__bullets\">\r\n    <li><strong>Daily calories<\/strong> (kcal\/day) with clear multiplier breakdown.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Treat calories<\/strong> budget + <strong>per-meal<\/strong> calories and grams.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>BCS \u2192 ideal weight<\/strong> estimate to support weight-loss planning.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e8e78b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5e8e78b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"snugs-ccalc__steps\" aria-label=\"Calculator steps\">\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__step is-active\" data-step=\"1\">\r\n    <span class=\"snugs-ccalc__stepNo\">1<\/span>\r\n    <span class=\"snugs-ccalc__stepText\">Basics<\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__step\" data-step=\"2\">\r\n    <span class=\"snugs-ccalc__stepNo\">2<\/span>\r\n    <span class=\"snugs-ccalc__stepText\">Factors<\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__step\" data-step=\"3\">\r\n    <span class=\"snugs-ccalc__stepNo\">3<\/span>\r\n    <span class=\"snugs-ccalc__stepText\">Results<\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42e90a5 e-con-full snugs-ccalc__cols e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"42e90a5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2302315 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2302315\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cfa9b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4cfa9b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"snugs-ccalc__card snugs-ccalc__stack\" aria-label=\"Inputs\">\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__cardTitle\">\ud83d\udc3e Cat Details<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Weight -->\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__field\">\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__label\">\r\n      <span>Weight (<span data-out=\"weightUnitLabel\">kg<\/span>)<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <input class=\"snugs-ccalc__input\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\"\r\n           data-field=\"weight\" value=\"5\" min=\"0.5\" max=\"30\" step=\"0.1\" \/>\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__seg\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Weight unit\">\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"snugs-ccalc__segBtn is-active\" data-action=\"weightUnit\" data-unit=\"kg\">kg<\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"snugs-ccalc__segBtn\" data-action=\"weightUnit\" data-unit=\"lb\">lb<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__error\" data-error=\"weight\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Age -->\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__field\">\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__label\">\r\n      <span><a href=\"https:\/\/snugglesouls.com\/es\/cat-age-calculator\/\">Edad<\/a> (<span data-out=\"ageUnitLabel\">a\u00f1os<\/span>)<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <input class=\"snugs-ccalc__input\" type=\"number\" inputmode=\"decimal\"\r\n           data-field=\"age\" value=\"2\" min=\"0.1\" max=\"30\" step=\"0.1\" \/>\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__seg\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Age unit\">\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"snugs-ccalc__segBtn\" data-action=\"ageUnit\" data-unit=\"months\">months<\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"snugs-ccalc__segBtn is-active\" data-action=\"ageUnit\" data-unit=\"years\">a\u00f1os<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__error\" data-error=\"age\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Neutered -->\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__field\">\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__label\"><span>Neutered \/ Spayed<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <select class=\"snugs-ccalc__select\" data-field=\"neutered\">\r\n      <option value=\"yes\" selected>Yes (neutered\/spayed)<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"no\">No (intact)<\/option>\r\n    <\/select>\r\n    <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\">Neutered cats often need fewer calories.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Activity -->\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__field\">\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__label\"><span>Activity<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <select class=\"snugs-ccalc__select\" data-field=\"activity\">\r\n      <option value=\"low\" selected>\ud83c\udfe0 Low (mostly indoor)<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"normal\">\ud83d\udeb6 Normal<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"high\">\u26a1 High (very active)<\/option>\r\n    <\/select>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Goal -->\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__field\">\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__label\"><span>Goal<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <select class=\"snugs-ccalc__select\" data-field=\"goal\">\r\n      <option value=\"maintain\" selected>Maintain<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"lose\">Lose weight<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"gain\">Gain weight<\/option>\r\n    <\/select>\r\n    <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\">For weight loss, many plans use an estimated ideal weight.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- BCS -->\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__field\">\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__label\"><span>Body Condition Score (BCS 1\u20139)<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <select class=\"snugs-ccalc__select\" data-field=\"bcs\">\r\n      <option value=\"1\">1\/9 (very thin)<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"2\">2\/9<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"3\">3\/9<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"4\">4\/9<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"5\" selected>5\/9 (ideal)<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"6\">6\/9<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"7\">7\/9<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"8\">8\/9<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"9\">9\/9 (obese)<\/option>\r\n    <\/select>\r\n\r\n    <label class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\" style=\"display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:flex-start;margin-top:10px;\">\r\n      <input type=\"checkbox\" data-field=\"useIdealWeight\" style=\"margin-top:3px;\" \/>\r\n      <span><strong>Use BCS-estimated ideal weight<\/strong> for calorie calculation (useful for weight loss).<\/span>\r\n    <\/label>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Treats -->\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__field\">\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__label\"><span>Treats allowance<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <input class=\"snugs-ccalc__range\" type=\"range\" data-field=\"treatPercent\"\r\n           min=\"0\" max=\"20\" step=\"1\" value=\"10\" \/>\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__rangeMeta\">\r\n      <span><strong data-out=\"treatPercentLabel\">10%<\/strong> of daily calories<\/span>\r\n      <span>\u2248 <strong data-out=\"treatKcalLabel\">0 kcal\/day<\/strong><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\">Treat calories are subtracted from meal calories.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Meals -->\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__field\">\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__label\"><span>Meals per day<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <select class=\"snugs-ccalc__select\" data-field=\"meals\">\r\n      <option value=\"1\">1 meal\/day<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"2\" selected>2 meals\/day<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"3\">3 meals\/day<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"4\">4 meals\/day<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"5\">5 meals\/day<\/option>\r\n      <option value=\"6\">6 meals\/day<\/option>\r\n    <\/select>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Food type -->\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__field\">\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__label\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/snugglesouls.com\/es\/what-can-cats-eat\/\">Alimentaci\u00f3n<\/a> tipo<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__foodRow\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Food type\">\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"snugs-ccalc__foodPill is-selected\" data-action=\"food\" data-food=\"dry\">\r\n        \ud83e\udd58 Dry food\r\n        <small>350 kcal\/100 g<\/small>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"snugs-ccalc__foodPill\" data-action=\"food\" data-food=\"wet\">\r\n        \ud83e\udd6b Wet food\r\n        <small>100 kcal\/100 g<\/small>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"snugs-ccalc__foodPill\" data-action=\"food\" data-food=\"raw\">\r\n        \ud83e\udd69 Raw\r\n        <small>150 kcal\/100 g<\/small>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\">Use \u201cAdvanced\u201d below to match your label kcal\/100g.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Advanced density -->\r\n  <details class=\"snugs-ccalc__details\">\r\n    <summary>Advanced: Custom caloric density (kcal\/100g)<\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__field\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\r\n      <input class=\"snugs-ccalc__input\" type=\"number\" data-field=\"customDensity\"\r\n             min=\"50\" max=\"600\" step=\"5\" value=\"350\" \/>\r\n      <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__error\" data-error=\"customDensity\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__btnRow\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"snugs-ccalc__btn snugs-ccalc__btn--secondary\" data-action=\"applyCustomDensity\">\r\n          Apply custom density\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Actions -->\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__btnRow\">\r\n    <button type=\"button\" class=\"snugs-ccalc__btn snugs-ccalc__btn--primary\" data-action=\"calculate\">\r\n      Calculate\r\n    <\/button>\r\n    <button type=\"button\" class=\"snugs-ccalc__btn snugs-ccalc__btn--ghost\" data-action=\"reset\">\r\n      Restablecer\r\n    <\/button>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\">\r\n    Educational tool only. For medical conditions or weight-loss plans, consult your vet.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2691604 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2691604\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6515f7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6515f7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"snugs-ccalc__card snugs-ccalc__stack\" aria-label=\"Results\">\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__cardTitle\">\ud83d\udcca Results<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__placeholder\" data-role=\"placeholder\">\r\n    <p>Enter your cat\u2019s info and click <strong>Calculate<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div data-role=\"resultsBody\" hidden>\r\n      \r\n      <!-- v2.1 Print-only Handout -->\r\n<section class=\"snugs-print-only\" data-print=\"handout\" aria-label=\"Printable feeding plan\">\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-print__top\">\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-print__brand\">\r\n      <div class=\"snugs-print__title\">Cat Feeding Plan (Handout)<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"snugs-print__meta\">\r\n        Date: <span data-print-out=\"date\"><\/span> \u00b7 Source: <span data-print-out=\"pageUrl\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-print__patient\">\r\n      <div><strong>Cat name:<\/strong> ____________________<\/div>\r\n      <div><strong>Guardian:<\/strong> ____________________<\/div>\r\n      <div><strong>Clinic\/Rescue:<\/strong> ____________________<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <hr class=\"snugs-print__hr\" \/>\r\n\r\n  <h2 class=\"snugs-print__h2\">Inputs summary<\/h2>\r\n  <table class=\"snugs-print__table\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Inputs summary\">\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td>Weight entered<\/td><td><span data-print-out=\"weightEntered\"><\/span><\/td>\r\n        <td>Used for calc<\/td><td><span data-print-out=\"weightUsed\"><\/span><\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td>Edad<\/td><td><span data-print-out=\"age\"><\/span><\/td>\r\n        <td>Neutered<\/td><td><span data-print-out=\"neutered\"><\/span><\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td>Activity<\/td><td><span data-print-out=\"activity\"><\/span><\/td>\r\n        <td>Goal<\/td><td><span data-print-out=\"goal\"><\/span><\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td>BCS (1\u20139)<\/td><td><span data-print-out=\"bcs\"><\/span><\/td>\r\n        <td>Ideal weight est.<\/td><td><span data-print-out=\"idealWeight\"><\/span><\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td>Treats budget<\/td><td><span data-print-out=\"treats\"><\/span><\/td>\r\n        <td>Meals\/day<\/td><td><span data-print-out=\"meals\"><\/span><\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td>Food type<\/td><td><span data-print-out=\"foodType\"><\/span><\/td>\r\n        <td>Density<\/td><td><span data-print-out=\"density\"><\/span><\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table>\r\n\r\n  <h2 class=\"snugs-print__h2\">Feeding plan<\/h2>\r\n  <table class=\"snugs-print__table\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Feeding plan\">\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr><td><strong>Daily target<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span data-print-out=\"mer\"><\/span> kcal\/d\u00eda<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Treats allowance<\/td><td><span data-print-out=\"treatKcal\"><\/span> kcal\/d\u00eda<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Meals calories (after treats)<\/td><td><span data-print-out=\"mealsKcal\"><\/span> kcal\/d\u00eda<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td><strong>Per meal<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span data-print-out=\"perMealKcal\"><\/span> kcal\/meal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td><strong>Food amount<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span data-print-out=\"gramsPerDay\"><\/span> g\/day<\/strong> (\u2248 <span data-print-out=\"gramsPerMeal\"><\/span> g\/meal)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table>\r\n\r\n  <h2 class=\"snugs-print__h2\">Calculation (for transparency)<\/h2>\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-print__box\">\r\n    <div>RER = <span data-print-out=\"rer\"><\/span> kcal\/d\u00eda<\/div>\r\n    <div>MER = RER \u00d7 multipliers = 70 \u00d7 kg<sup>0.75<\/sup> \u00d7 (<span data-print-out=\"mulStage\"><\/span> \u00d7 <span data-print-out=\"mulAct\"><\/span> \u00d7 <span data-print-out=\"mulGoal\"><\/span>)<\/div>\r\n    <div>Total multiplier: <span data-print-out=\"mulTotal\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <h2 class=\"snugs-print__h2\">Notes \/ adjustments<\/h2>\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-print__notes\">\r\n    <div>\u2022 Re-check body condition every 2\u20134 weeks.<\/div>\r\n    <div>\u2022 Adjust portions by small steps (e.g., 5\u201310%) based on progress and veterinary guidance.<\/div>\r\n    <div>\u2022 If appetite drops or your cat stops eating, contact a vet promptly.<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"snugs-print__disclaimer\">\r\n    <strong>Descargo de responsabilidad:<\/strong> Educational estimate only. Medical conditions, medications, and prescribed diets can change energy needs.\r\n    Consult your veterinarian for a personalized plan.\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n      \r\n    <section class=\"snugs-ccalc__hero\" aria-live=\"polite\">\r\n      <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__heroLabel\">Daily target<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__heroValue\">\r\n        <span data-out=\"dailyCalories\">0<\/span> <span class=\"snugs-ccalc__unit\">kcal\/d\u00eda<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__heroSub\">\r\n        Meals calories (after treats): <strong><span data-out=\"dailyCaloriesMeals\">0<\/span> kcal\/d\u00eda<\/strong>\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"snugs-ccalc__summaryGrid\" aria-label=\"Resumen\">\r\n      <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__stat\">\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__statLabel\">Treats allowance<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__statValue\"><span data-out=\"treatCalories\">0<\/span> kcal\/d\u00eda<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__stat\">\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__statLabel\">Per meal<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__statValue\"><span data-out=\"mealCalories\">0<\/span> kcal\/meal<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__stat\">\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__statLabel\">Food amount<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__statValue\"><span data-out=\"gramsPerDay\">0<\/span> g\/day<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__statSub\">\u2248 <span data-out=\"gramsPerMeal\">0<\/span> g\/meal<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__stat\">\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__statLabel\">BCS ideal weight<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__statValue\"><span data-out=\"idealWeight\">-<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__statSub\">Used in calc: <span data-out=\"usedWeight\">-<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <!-- \u500d\u7387\u8868 \/ \u516c\u5f0f\u62c6\u89e3 -->\r\n    <details class=\"snugs-ccalc__details\" open>\r\n      <summary>Multiplier breakdown (RER & factors)<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__breakdown\">\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__row\"><span>RER (base)<\/span><strong><span data-out=\"rer\">0<\/span> kcal<\/strong><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__row\"><span>Life stage + neuter<\/span><strong><span data-out=\"multiplierStage\">1.00<\/span>x<\/strong><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__row\"><span>Activity<\/span><strong><span data-out=\"multiplierActivity\">1.00<\/span>x<\/strong><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__row\"><span>Goal<\/span><strong><span data-out=\"multiplierGoal\">1.00<\/span>x<\/strong><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__row snugs-ccalc__row--total\"><span>Total multiplier<\/span><strong><span data-out=\"multiplierTotal\">1.00<\/span>x<\/strong><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\r\n        Formula: <strong>MER = 70 \u00d7 weight(kg)<sup>0.75<\/sup> \u00d7 multipliers<\/strong>\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <!-- v2.1\uff1a\u5206\u4eab\u94fe\u63a5\uff08hash\uff0c\u4e0d\u4f1a\u5236\u9020\u7d22\u5f15\u91cd\u590d\u9875\uff09 -->\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__field\">\r\n      <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__label\"><span>Shareable link<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <input class=\"snugs-ccalc__input\" type=\"text\" data-out=\"shareUrl\" readonly \/>\r\n      <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\">\r\n        This link stores inputs in the URL hash (<code>#ccalc=<\/code>) so it won\u2019t create duplicate indexed pages.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__btnRow\">\r\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"snugs-ccalc__btn snugs-ccalc__btn--secondary\" data-action=\"copy\">Copy result<\/button>\r\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"snugs-ccalc__btn snugs-ccalc__btn--ghost\" data-action=\"copyLink\">Copy share link<\/button>\r\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"snugs-ccalc__btn snugs-ccalc__btn--ghost\" data-action=\"print\">Print feeding plan<\/button>\r\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"snugs-ccalc__btn snugs-ccalc__btn--ghost\" data-action=\"share\">Share<\/button>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__toast\" data-role=\"toast\" aria-live=\"polite\" hidden><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b220918 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b220918\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"snugs-ccalc__infoGrid\" aria-label=\"Guide\">\r\n  <article class=\"snugs-ccalc__infoCard\">\r\n    <h2>How this calculator works<\/h2>\r\n    <p>\r\n      We estimate a Resting Energy Requirement (RER) and then apply multipliers for life stage,\r\n      neuter status, activity, and goal. Treat calories are budgeted and subtracted from meal calories.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li><strong>RER:<\/strong> 70 \u00d7 weight(kg)<sup>0.75<\/sup><\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>MER:<\/strong> RER \u00d7 multipliers<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Comidas:<\/strong> (MER \u2212 treats) \u00f7 meals\/day<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/article>\r\n\r\n  <article class=\"snugs-ccalc__infoCard\">\r\n    <h2>Quick multiplier reference<\/h2>\r\n    <table class=\"snugs-ccalc__table\">\r\n      <thead>\r\n        <tr><th>Factor<\/th><th>Typical<\/th><\/tr>\r\n      <\/thead>\r\n      <tbody>\r\n        <tr><td>Adult (neutered)<\/td><td>~1.2 \u00d7 RER<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Adult (intact)<\/td><td>~1.4 \u00d7 RER<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Gatito<\/td><td>~2\u20133 \u00d7 RER<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Weight loss goal<\/td><td>~0.8 \u00d7 (often using ideal weight)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n    <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\">Values vary by individual cat; vet guidance is best.<\/p>\r\n  <\/article>\r\n\r\n  <article class=\"snugs-ccalc__infoCard\" style=\"grid-column:1\/-1;\">\r\n    <h2>BCS \u2192 Ideal weight (simple estimate)<\/h2>\r\n    <p>\r\n      This v2 uses a simple rule-of-thumb: each BCS point away from 5 is ~10% weight difference.\r\n      Ideal weight \u2248 current \u00f7 (1 + %over\/under).\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <table class=\"snugs-ccalc__table\">\r\n      <thead>\r\n        <tr><th>BCS<\/th><th>Approx. vs ideal<\/th><\/tr>\r\n      <\/thead>\r\n      <tbody>\r\n        <tr><td>4<\/td><td>~10% under ideal<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>5<\/td><td>ideal<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>6<\/td><td>~10% over ideal<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>7<\/td><td>~20% over ideal<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>8<\/td><td>~30% over ideal<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>9<\/td><td>~40% over ideal<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\">\r\n      If your cat has a medical condition (kidney disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, etc.), do not rely on calculators alone.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/article>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<section class=\"snugs-ccalc__infoCard\" style=\"grid-column:1\/-1;\" aria-label=\"PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES\">\r\n  <h2>PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"snugs-ccalc__details\">\r\n    <summary>What formula does this cat calorie calculator use?<\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\r\n      It estimates RER (70 \u00d7 weight(kg)<sup>0.75<\/sup>) and applies multipliers for life stage, neuter status, activity, and goal.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"snugs-ccalc__details\">\r\n    <summary>\u00bfDebo utilizar el peso actual o el peso ideal?<\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\r\n      For weight loss, many plans use an estimated ideal weight (often guided by BCS). For healthy maintenance, current weight is commonly used.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"snugs-ccalc__details\">\r\n    <summary>How do treats affect feeding amounts?<\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\r\n      Treat calories are budgeted first and subtracted from meal calories. The tool then converts remaining calories into grams of food.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"snugs-ccalc__details\">\r\n    <summary>How many meals per day should I feed?<\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\r\n      Many cats do well on 2\u20133 meals\/day. This calculator also shows calories and grams per meal to help you portion consistently.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"snugs-ccalc__details\">\r\n    <summary>What is BCS and how is ideal weight estimated?<\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\r\n      BCS is a 1\u20139 body condition score. This tool uses a simple rule-of-thumb: each point away from 5 is about a 10% weight difference vs ideal.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"snugs-ccalc__details\">\r\n    <summary>What if my cat has a medical condition?<\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\r\n      Medical issues and medications can change calorie needs. Use this as general guidance and follow your veterinarian\u2019s plan when needed.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b98e207 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b98e207\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"snugs-ccalc__card\" aria-label=\"Disclaimer\">\r\n  <p class=\"snugs-ccalc__hint\" style=\"margin:0;\">\r\n    <strong>Descargo de responsabilidad:<\/strong> This calculator provides general guidance only and is not medical advice.\r\n    Please consult your veterinarian for personalized feeding recommendations.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cat Calorie Calculator: Daily Calories, Treats, Meals &#038; BCS Estimate your cat\u2019s daily calories using a veterinary-style RER formula, then adjust for neuter status, activity, goal, treats, meals, and a BCS-based ideal weight estimate. 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