How the Dog Weight Loss Timeline Calculator works
Methodology
Weeks = (current − target weight) ÷ (current weight × selected weekly rate). Real loss is not perfectly linear.
Frequently asked questions
Why can the real timeline be longer?+
Metabolic adaptation, adherence, measurement error and plateaus can all change progress.
Important veterinary note
Calculator outputs are estimates for education and planning. They do not diagnose disease, replace a physical examination, or override advice from a veterinarian who knows your dog.