1 The hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and the gonads (ovaries, testicles) operate in a feedback loop, producing and maintaining the levels of sex hormones (androgens and estrogens) that are mainly responsible for the primary and secondary changes of puberty.
Calculation: Here is the formula for FIP: FIP = ((13*HR)+(3*(BB+HBP))-(2*K))/IP + constant. The constant is solely to bring FIP onto an ERA scale and is generally around 3.10. You can find historical FIP constant values here, or you can derive the constant yourself.
So, Fido the Fatso is going to have his goal weight calculated at 10% LESS than his current weight. 59.5 pounds times 10% = 5.95 pounds. I will round that to 6 pounds and feed Fido based on a weight of 53.5 (his current weight of 59.5 minus his 10% weight loss amount of 6 pounds). If Fido was too thin I would be calculating his goal weight based on a weight of 65.5 pounds (his current weight of 59.5 PLUS a 6 pound weight gain). That is how I calculate Fidoâs GOAL weight. Glenda is 10 pounds and could use a little more weight so I put her goal weight at 11 pounds â 10 pounds plus 10% (1 pound).