Free interactive tool
Food charts, measured by weight.
Precise portions for every species — with life-stage adjustments, safe treat lists and toxic-food warnings.
Portion chart
Dogs
Portion size depends on ideal (not current) body weight, activity level and life stage. Use this table as a starting point, then adjust every 4 weeks by body condition score.
| Weight | Puppy (2–4 mo) | Puppy (4–12 mo) | Adult | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 lbs | 3/4 cup | 1/2 cup | 1/3 cup | 1/4 cup |
| 10 lbs | 1 1/3 cup | 1 cup | 3/4 cup | 1/2 cup |
| 20 lbs | 2 1/4 cup | 1 3/4 cup | 1 1/3 cup | 1 cup |
| 40 lbs | 3 3/4 cup | 3 cup | 2 1/3 cup | 1 3/4 cup |
| 60 lbs | 5 cup | 4 cup | 3 cup | 2 1/2 cup |
| 80 lbs | 6 cup | 5 cup | 3 3/4 cup | 3 cup |
| 100+ lbs | 7 cup | 5 3/4 cup | 4 1/2 cup | 3 1/2 cup |
Pro tips
- Puppies eat 3–4 meals/day until 4 months, then 2/day
- Split adult food into 2 meals to reduce bloat risk in deep-chested breeds
- Add 20% for intact working dogs; subtract 10% for spayed/neutered couch potatoes
- Fresh water at all times — dry food increases water needs
Do not feed
- • Chocolate
- • Grapes & raisins
- • Onions & garlic
- • Xylitol (sugar-free gum)
- • Macadamia nuts
- • Cooked bones
- • Alcohol
- • Yeast dough
- • Avocado (pit)
- • Caffeine
How much should I feed my pet?
The charts above are starting points. Every 4 weeks, reassess your pet's body condition score (a hands-on 1–9 scale that vets use). If ribs are hard to feel, reduce portions by 10–15%; if the waist tuck disappears from above, add activity before food. Water should always be fresh and freely available.