Diet

Feeding your Kerry Blue Terrier well

Ireland

The Kerry Blue Terrier needs a quality diet adapted to its age, its size and its level of physical activity.

A menu for every age

Needs change over time

  • Puppy : Choose a complete diet suited to growth and divide the ration into regular meals according to the veterinarian's advice.

  • Adult : Adjust the ration to weight, size and activity level, with a possible distribution into two daily meals.

  • Senior : Reassess energy intake and the composition of the diet according to activity, weight and health status.

Which food?

Kibble, wet food, or home-cooked diet?

A complete and balanced diet, chosen according to the dog's life stage and activity, suits its needs.

Amounts

How much should you give?

The daily ration must be determined according to the dog's weight, age, activity and body condition. It can be divided into two meals per day.

WeightDaily amountMeals/day
13 - 15 kg251 - 344 g2
15 - 16 kg278 - 381 g2
16 - 18 kg304 - 417 g2

Change

Managing the food transition

Any change in diet must be gradual in order to preserve digestive comfort.

Hydration

Water: do not overlook it

Fresh, clean water must remain available at all times, particularly after exercise and in hot weather.

Little extras

Treats, in moderation

Treats should remain moderate and be included in the daily energy intake in order to limit weight gain.

Good habits

For a top-notch bowl

  • Adjust the ration to the age, size and activity level.
  • Divide the daily food into two meals.
  • Regularly monitor weight and body shape.
  • Keep fresh water available.

Never give

Avoid foods that are toxic to dogs, including chocolate, grapes and raisins, onion, garlic, xylitol, alcohol, caffeine and macadamia nuts, which can cause severe poisoning.

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