Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Food Calculator: How Much to Feed a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Quick answer: An average adult Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (14 lb / 6.4 kg) needs about 448 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 1.2 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies need more per pound: about 1.0 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 1.4 cups by 6 months.
A starting point, not a prescription. Weigh your dog every 2-4 weeks and adjust by about 10% if they gain or lose weight you didn't intend. Treats should stay under 10% of daily calories.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy feeding chart by age
Daily amounts for an average Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy at 380 kcal per cup. Check your food's calories per cup and use the calculator for your puppy's actual weight.
| Age | Typical weight | Calories / day | Cups / day | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months | ~5 lb (2.3 kg) | 382 kcal | 1.0 | 4 |
| 3 months | ~8 lb (3.6 kg) | 537 kcal | 1.4 | 3 |
| 4 months | ~10 lb (4.5 kg) | 536 kcal | 1.4 | 3 |
| 5 months | ~11 lb (5 kg) | 531 kcal | 1.4 | 3 |
| 6 months | ~13 lb (5.9 kg) | 526 kcal | 1.4 | 2 |
Adult Cavalier King Charles Spaniel feeding chart
| Weight | Spayed / neutered | Intact | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighter adult (10 lb) | 348 kcal (0.92 cups) | 392 kcal (1.0 cups) | 544 kcal (1.4 cups) |
| Average adult (14 lb) | 448 kcal (1.2 cups) | 504 kcal (1.3 cups) | 700 kcal (1.8 cups) |
| Heavier adult (18 lb) | 541 kcal (1.4 cups) | 609 kcal (1.6 cups) | 845 kcal (2.2 cups) |
Calculated with RER = 70 × kg^0.75 and WSAVA-style life-stage factors (puppies tapering from 3.0 at 3 months to 2.0 from 6 months, 1.6 neutered, 1.8 intact, 2.5 very active). Starting points only — adjust to your dog's body condition.
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How much should I feed my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
An average adult Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (14 lb / 6.4 kg) needs about 448 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 1.2 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies need more per pound: about 1.0 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 1.4 cups by 6 months.
How much should I feed a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy?
It depends on age and current weight. Using a typical growth curve, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy eats about 1.0 cups at 2 months, 1.4 cups at 3 months, 1.4 cups at 4 months, 1.4 cups at 5 months, 1.4 cups at 6 months. Weigh your puppy every couple of weeks and recalculate, because amounts rise quickly.
How many times a day should a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel eat?
Four meals a day until about 3 months, three until 6 months, then two meals a day for life.
When should a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel switch to adult food?
As a small breed, Cavaliers typically reach adult weight by around 9-10 months. Most owners switch around the time a puppy reaches adult size. See our guide on when to switch puppy food to adult food.