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Yorkie portion worksheet
On a five-pound dog, a rounded scoop is a real error. Work out the numbers once, write them here, and feed by grams every day. Recheck when the weight or food changes.
Don't have the numbers yet? The portion calculator works out the daily calories and treat budget — then copy them here for the fridge.
- Current weightWeigh on a kitchen or baby scale — grams or lb
- Ideal / target weightAsk your vet if unsure
- Life stagePuppy · adult · senior
- Daily calorie target (kcal)From the calculator, or your vet's number
- Food's calories per cup / per gramOn the bag — the number that really matters
- Daily food amount (grams)Daily kcal ÷ food kcal-per-gram
- Number of meals2 for most adults; more for puppies
- Grams per mealDaily grams ÷ meals
- Treat budget (10% of daily kcal)Everything extra counts here
- Weigh-in day + body-condition checkSame day weekly; can you feel the ribs?
A starting point, not a prescription. Calorie needs vary with activity, neuter status, and body condition — feed, watch the waistline, and adjust with your veterinarian. Method follows standard resting-energy math (see the full explainer).