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Feeding
# Feeding your Cavalier King Charles well
United Kingdom
The Cavalier King Charles generally receives an industrial diet based on high-quality kibble. The ration must then be adapted to its daily activity and to its possible tendency to gain weight.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: A growth diet for a small dog, divided into several meals, promotes harmonious development.
- Adult: Two meals per day with a ration adjusted to activity help maintain a stable weight.
- Senior: A more digestible and possibly less energy-dense formula can help preserve overall comfort with age.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
High-quality industrial kibble generally suits this breed very well, provided you choose a formula adapted to its age, its size and its body condition.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
The daily quantity must be regulated according to the dog's activity in order to limit weight gain and preserve its overall comfort, notably on the cardiac level.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 - 6 kg | 80 - 110 g | 2 |
| 7 - 8 kg | 100 - 130 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any change in diet must be gradual over several days in order to limit digestive upsets. Switching from one food to another is done by gradually increasing the proportion of the new food.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times. Good hydration is particularly important in hot weather, after exertion and for dogs that mainly eat kibble.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats should be given in moderation, as some individuals tend to be overweight.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Weigh the ration to avoid excess
- Split into two meals per day
- Adjust quantities after sterilization
- Regularly monitor the silhouette
### Never feed these foods
Chocolate, xylitol, grapes, onion, garlic, alcohol, cooked bones and certain very fatty foods should be avoided, as they can cause poisoning, severe digestive disorders or pancreatitis.
## Ready to welcome your Cavalier King Charles?
Find a verified breeder near you and get off to a great start, right from the food bowl.
[Find a breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-cavalier-king-charles)
## Compare Cavalier King Charles with other breeds
- [Cavalier King Charles vs. King Charles Spaniel](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/cavalier-king-charles-vs-king-charles-spaniel)
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