Free Dog Food Budget Calculator
Calculate daily feeding costs and learn how to stretch your dog's meals safely.
Practical tools to keep your dog fed, even on a tight budget.
Practical feeding for real-life budgets🐾Keeping dogs fed without the overwhelm🐾 Feeding your dog well, even on a budget 🐾
Practical feeding for real-life budgets🐾Keeping dogs fed without the overwhelm🐾 Feeding your dog well, even on a budget 🐾
Dog Food Budget Calculator
How to use the Budget Calculator
Enter your dog’s details:
Weight, age (years & months), neuter status.
Add your dog food price:
Enter the cost and bag size to see the real weekly spend.
View your results and you can:
Check portion sizes: Spot over or under feeding at a glance.
See where you can save: Compare brands to find more affordable options that still meet your dog’s needs.
This tool provides guidance (not judgement!). Every dog owner deserves support. Try our recipes here.
Dog Food Cost Calculator (Daily, Weekly & Monthly)
Estimate how much to feed and how much it costs, based on your dog's weight, age and neuter status. (Healthy dogs only — always follow vet advice for clinical diets.)
Practical feeding for real-life budgets🐾Keeping dogs fed without the overwhelm🐾 Feeding your dog well, even on a budget 🐾
Practical feeding for real-life budgets🐾Keeping dogs fed without the overwhelm🐾 Feeding your dog well, even on a budget 🐾
Meal Stretcher Calculator
How to use the Meal Stretcher Calculator
Enter your dog’s current food info:
Daily amount and calorie content.
Choose swap level:
Replace 10% or 20% of calories.
Select affordable add-ins:
Choose from rice, oats or vegetables.
Get your plan:
See what to reduce, what to add, and how meals last longer.
IMPORTANT: This tool is for healthy adult dogs only. Not suitable for puppies, pregnant/nursing dogs, or dogs with health conditions without vet approval.
Meal Stretcher Calculator (10–20%)
Stretch meals by swapping 10% or 20% of calories from your dog's main food for cheaper add-ins (for healthy adult dogs only).
Ingredients should be plain & cooked (no salt, oil, butter, onion or garlic).
Need More Help?
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Self Refer for Emergency Support
Support when you need it most – for both ends of the lead
If you’re struggling to afford food or essential care for your dog, you can self-refer to The Good Paw Project. We offer free, evidence-based nutrition guidance and access to dog (and cat) food and essentials during difficult times. There’s no judgement here - just practical, compassionate support to help keep dogs safely with the people who love them
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Get a Free Nutrition Assessment
Simple, practical advice – tailored to your dog, without judgement.
If you’re worried about your dog’s diet, weight, digestion, or overall wellbeing, you can request a free nutrition assessment through The Good Paw Project. We’ll help you understand what you’re feeding, check if it’s meeting your dog’s needs, and suggest realistic, budget-friendly improvements where needed.
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Find Your Local Food Bank
Local support, right when and where you need it.
Use our Food Bank Map to find nearby locations offering dog and cat food, essentials, and support through The Good Paw Project. Whether you’re accessing help yourself or supporting someone else, the map makes it easier to locate practical assistance in your community and keep pets fed during challenging times.
Need Something Else?
Can't find what you need using the calculators? Unsure where to start? We're here to help.
Tell us a bit about your situation and what support you're looking for. Whether you need emergency food, nutrition advice, vet care support, or you're just not sure where to start, fill out the form below and we'll help you find the right support.