The maths, with your numbers
No guesswork and no brand chart. This is the same calculation a vet does on paper, so you can check it.
What this means for the bowl
Lily's Kitchen Lamb Shepherd's Pie is on the lighter side: at 3,470 kcal per kg it has less energy than 89% of the 46 dry dog foods in our list, so the bowl will look fuller for the same calories.
To show how much the food matters: a 18 kg spayed or neutered dog needs about 979 kcal a day. That is 282 g of this food, but 237 g of Purina Pro Plan Small and Mini Puppy Healthy Start Chicken and 298 g of Bakers Meaty Meals Chicken. Same dog, same day, very different scoops.
Lily's Kitchen Lamb Shepherd's Pie feeding chart
Daily amounts for healthy adult dogs with no treats, from the label calories and the AAHA 2021 energy factors. Split the amount into meals.
| Weight | Couch dog | Spayed or neutered | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 41 g | 54 g | 68 g |
| 5 kg | 81 g | 108 g | 135 g |
| 10 kg | 136 g | 182 g | 227 g |
| 15 kg | 185 g | 246 g | 308 g |
| 20 kg | 229 g | 305 g | 382 g |
| 25 kg | 271 g | 361 g | 451 g |
| 30 kg | 310 g | 414 g | 517 g |
| 35 kg | 348 g | 464 g | 581 g |
| 40 kg | 385 g | 513 g | 642 g |
| 45 kg | 421 g | 561 g | 701 g |
Label values: 3,470 kcal per kg. Source: ocado.com, checked 18 Oct 2026.
Questions
How much Lily's Kitchen Lamb Shepherd's Pie should I feed a 25 kg dog?
About 361 g a day for a spayed or neutered dog, before treats. That is 1,252 kcal a day divided by the food’s label value. Use the calculator above to adjust for your pet.
How many calories are in Lily's Kitchen Lamb Shepherd's Pie?
The label states 3,470 kcal per kg (checked 18 Oct 2026). Recipes change, so check your bag.