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Feeding
# Feeding your Continental Toy Spaniel well
France, Belgium
The Continental Toy Spaniel needs a complete, highly digestible diet adapted to small dogs. The quality of the ingredients, a sensible energy density and the right kibble size matter as much as the quantity served.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: A diet for a growing small breed, divided into several meals, helps support development without digestive overload.
- Adult: The ration must be stable, measured, and adapted to actual weight as well as daily activity level.
- Senior: With age, a more digestible formula and monitoring of weight, dentition, and appetite become even more important.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
A premium diet for small dogs, dry or mixed depending on digestive tolerance and the desired dental hygiene, is generally suitable. The ration must remain adapted to the age, actual weight, activity level and physiological condition of the dog.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
Quantities vary quickly depending on the actual weight and the energy density of the food. In this breed, it is better to weigh the ration and readjust it regularly rather than roughly filling the bowl.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 - 2 kg | 50 - 73 g | 2 |
| 2 - 4 kg | 74 - 108 g | 2 |
| 4 - 5 kg | 98 - 142 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any dietary transition must be gradual over several days in order to limit digestive upsets. A slow change, with observation of stools, appetite and overall comfort, remains the best approach.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times. Hydration deserves increased vigilance during hot periods, after play and in dogs fed mainly with kibble.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats should remain occasional and small in size. They are useful for training, but their calorie intake must be included in the daily ration to avoid weight gain.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Weigh the ration rather than measuring it approximately.
- Split meals if the dog digests better in several servings.
- Adapt treats to the breed’s small size.
- Reassess the ration in case of sterilization or reduced activity.
### Never feed these foods
Chocolate, grapes, onion, garlic, alcohol, xylitol, cooked bones and leavened dough must be avoided, as they can cause severe digestive, neurological, hematological or metabolic disorders in dogs.
## Ready to welcome your Continental Toy Spaniel?
Find a verified breeder near you and get off to a great start, right from the food bowl.
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