How much Royal Canin should I feed my Indie / Desi Dog?
Indian native ("Indie" or "Desi") dogs are among the healthiest breeds on earth — lean, muscular, and extremely active. Their calorie needs skew higher than Western indoor breeds. Enter your Indie's weight below for the right portion.
Daily portion for a 18 kg Indian Native / Indie / Desi Dog
Daily calories
1175kcal
Royal Canin Adult / day
307g
Per meal
153.3g × 2
Calibrated for Royal Canin Adult at 383 kcal/100 g. This is a typical starting point — enter your pet's exact weight below.
Indian Native / Indie / Desi Dog feeding notes on Royal Canin Adult
▸Most adult Indies are 15-22 kg, but confirm with a scale — many Indian pets are underfed.
▸Indies often "self-regulate" appetite; if yours consistently leaves food, drop 10-15%.
▸Indies love a 50 : 50 mix of kibble + home-cooked chicken/mutton + rice — enable Mix Mode below.
Want a fully personalised plan?
Our ₹499 4-week meal plan mixes Royal Canin Adult with home-cooked meals for your Indian Native / Indie / Desi Dog — vet-approved, AAFCO-aligned, all India-available ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams of Royal Canin Adult does an adult Indian Native / Indie / Desi Dog need per day?+
A adult Indian Native / Indie / Desi Dog at 18 kg with high activity needs approximately 307 g of Royal Canin Adult per day, split across 2 meals. Your pet's exact number depends on weight, age, activity, and body condition — use the calculator above.
How is the daily portion calculated?+
We use the AAFCO/NRC-approved Resting Energy Requirement (RER) formula: RER = 70 × (body weight in kg)^0.75. That's then multiplied by a life-stage multiplier (1.6 for adult dogs, 1.4 for adult cats) and an activity multiplier (0.9-1.4). Finally we divide by the kibble's kcal per gram to get the exact daily grams.
Is Royal Canin Adult enough as a complete diet for my Indian Native / Indie / Desi Dog?+
Royal Canin Adult is formulated to be a complete-and-balanced diet on its own. However, many Indian vets recommend a 50 : 50 mix of kibble and home-cooked food for better hydration, coat quality, and variety. Turn on "Mix Mode" in the calculator to see how much kibble plus how much homemade food to feed each day.
How often should I feed my Indian Native / Indie / Desi Dog?+
Adult dogs do best on 2 meals per day. Puppies under 12 months need 3 meals. Senior pets (7+ for dogs, 10+ for cats) also benefit from 2 smaller meals to reduce digestive load.
What if my Indian Native / Indie / Desi Dog is overweight or underweight?+
Set the "Body condition" selector accordingly — the calculator automatically applies a 25 % calorie deficit for obese pets and a 15 % surplus for underweight pets. Reassess weight every 2 weeks and reduce/increase from there.
Should I switch kibble brands often?+
No — sudden brand changes cause GI upset. If you must switch, do it over 7-10 days: 25 % new + 75 % old for 3 days, then 50/50 for 3 days, then 75/25, then 100 %. Sensitive stomachs need a slower 14-day transition.
Where can I get a fully-personalised meal plan?+
Our ₹499 4-week meal plan builds a completely customised home-cooking + kibble mix schedule for your Indian Native / Indie / Desi Dog based on weight, age, allergies, and diet needs. Vet-approved, AAFCO-aligned, India-available ingredients only.