Monthly Dog Food Cost by Dog Size (With a Calculator)
What it costs to feed a dog each month depends on weight and on the food’s price per calorie. A size-by-size table for 10 to 100 lb dogs at three price levels.
What it costs to feed a dog each month depends on weight and on the food’s price per calorie. A size-by-size table for 10 to 100 lb dogs at three price levels.
Wet cat food often looks cheaper per ounce but costs far more per calorie. A worked example for a 10 lb cat shows the real monthly difference, and how mixed feeding changes it.
Price per bag and price per pound hide the real cost of feeding. Here is the simple cost-per-1,000-kcal method, with a worked dog example and the unit conversions.