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Feeding
# Feeding your Dachshund well
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The Teckel’s diet must remain monitored and adapted to its morphology, its age and its level of activity. The quality of the ration is essential to limit weight gain and support its muscular condition.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: Growth food for small dogs, in three meals, without forcing weight gain that overloads the back.
- Adult: Weighed ration in two meals, adjusted to stay lean and muscular.
- Senior: Digestible food, possibly with joint support, while monitoring mobility and teeth.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
High-quality complete kibble, formulated for small dogs or for Teckels depending on the available ranges, generally works well. The ration must be balanced and not too rich in fats.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
An adult Dachshund of 4 to 9 kg often receives 70 to 160 g of kibble per day depending on whether it is a kaninchen, a miniature or a standard, its activity and the density of the food. Weigh the ration and adjust according to body condition, because excess weight overloads the back.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 - 5 kg | 60 - 95 g | 2 |
| 5 - 7 kg | 85 - 130 g | 2 |
| 7 - 9 kg | 110 - 160 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any dietary change must be gradual over several days in order to avoid digestive disorders and to check good tolerance of the new ration.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times. Good hydration is particularly important during hot periods and for active dogs.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats should remain occasional and be included in the daily ration. In this greedy breed, extras that are too frequent quickly promote weight gain.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Keeping the Dachshund slim is the first preventive measure for its back.
- Avoid repeated jumps from the sofa and stairs that are too frequent, especially in the puppy.
- Splitting meals limits digestive issues in this small size.
### Never feed these foods
As with other dogs, chocolate, grapes, onion, garlic, xylitol, alcohol, cooked bones and very fatty foods should be avoided, as they can cause serious digestive, neurological or metabolic disorders.
## Ready to welcome your Dachshund?
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