Pugs are small, brachycephalic dogs whose exercise tolerance drops sharply in Indian heat — most adult Pugs sit in the "low activity" band. Enter your Pug's weight below for a precise Royal Canin portion.
Daily portion for a 8 kg Pug
Daily calories
479kcal
Royal Canin Adult / day
125g
Per meal
62.6g × 2
Calibrated for Royal Canin Adult at 383 kcal/100 g. This is a typical starting point — enter your pet's exact weight below.
Pug feeding notes on Royal Canin Adult
▸Ideal adult Pug weight is 6-9 kg; anything above 10 kg is overweight.
▸Pugs eat fast and gulp air — a slow-feeder bowl and 2 meals/day is safer than one large meal.
▸Never feed in the peak of Indian summer afternoons; split into cooler morning + evening meals.
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Our ₹499 4-week meal plan mixes Royal Canin Adult with home-cooked meals for your Pug — vet-approved, AAFCO-aligned, all India-available ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams of Royal Canin Adult does an adult Pug need per day?+
A adult Pug at 8 kg with low activity needs approximately 125 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 Pug?+
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 Pug?+
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 Pug 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 Pug based on weight, age, allergies, and diet needs. Vet-approved, AAFCO-aligned, India-available ingredients only.