Daily amount
Puppy
70–135 g
4 meals per day
Adult
44–84 g
3 meals per day
Senior
36–72 g
3 meals per day
Estimated monthly cost
Low cost
15€/mes
Balanced
25€/mes
Premium
43€/mes
Estimate for Spain, healthy adult dog. Varies by region and provider.
Recommended food
Super-premium kibble with high meat content (≥40%), grain-free or whole grain. Reference brands: Orijen, Acana, Taste of the Wild, Eukanuba.
Budget alternative
On a tight budget, Advance, Purina Pro Plan or Nutro Wholesome offer mid-high quality at reasonable prices. Avoid brands with grains as first ingredient.
Nutrition
Yorkies need high-quality kibble specifically formulated for 'toy' or 'extra small' breeds. Because they are prone to dental issues, dry kibble is preferred as the mechanical action of chewing helps reduce plaque. A typical adult weighing 3kg needs about 60-80 grams of food daily, ideally split into two or three meals to prevent hypoglycemia (especially in puppies). Avoid table scraps at all costs; their small livers cannot handle fatty human foods, and obesity is a major risk that leads to joint pain and heart stress.
Forbidden foods
- ✕ Chocolate
- ✕ Grapes and raisins
- ✕ Onion and garlic
- ✕ Avocado
- ✕ Xylitol
- ✕ Cooked bones
- ✕ Alcohol
- ✕ Caffeine
Healthy treats
Raw carrot, seedless apple, banana, blueberries, cooked pumpkin and pieces of boiled unsalted chicken. Keep treats under 10% of daily intake.