Friday, February 29, 2008

Hi,

This is Suby again. I would like to tell you how much my brothers and sisters (my fellow English Cocker Spaniel) around the world should weigh as I grow up and how much calorie we need a day. Just take a look at the table below

Male English Cocker Spaniel

Age (Months)

Expected Weight

Calorie Requirement

1

1.4-1.6 kg

208-234 kcal/day

2

3.0-3.6 kg

414-490 kcal/day

3

4.9-5.95 kg

637-752 kcal/day

4

6.75-8.25 kg

787-932 kcal/day

5

8.0-9.7 kg

785-915 kcal/day

6

9.25-11.2 kg

856-997 kcal/day

7

9.65-11.75 kg

802-943 kcal/day

12

11.9-14.75 kg

884-1039 kcal/day

Compare the above values with an intact adult male at 15.5 kg who requires 977 kcal/day.

Female English Cocker Spaniel

Age (Months)

Expected Weight

Calorie Requirement

1

1.4-1.55 kg

203-226 kcal/day

2

2.9-3.4 kg

401-465 kcal/day

3

4.7-5.6 kg

617-714 kcal/day

4

6.5-7.75 kg

762-884 kcal/day

5

7.7-9.15 kg

762-873 kcal/day

6

8.9-10.55 kg

832-951 kcal/day

7

9.3-11.05 kg

777-897 kcal/day

12

11.4-13.8 kg

857-988 kcal/day

Compare the above values with an intact adult female at 14.5 kg who requires 929 kcal/day.

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