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Feeding
# Feeding your English Cocker Spaniel well
England
The English Cocker Spaniel needs a good-quality diet, suited to its age, its activity and its body condition. As it gains weight easily, its ration must be monitored carefully and adjusted without excess.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: A good-quality growth diet, divided into several meals and closely monitored, helps support development without excess weight.
- Adult: In adulthood, the ration must remain measured and adapted to daily activity to maintain ideal weight.
- Senior: In older dogs, a more digestible diet and regular monitoring of body condition make it possible to adjust intake if activity decreases.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
High-quality kibble, formulated to meet its needs in proteins, lipids, vitamins and nutrients, is well suited to this breed when it is adapted to its activity level.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
The daily ration must be adjusted to the dog's weight, activity and body condition, then divided into 2 meals per day in order to help with weight control and avoid excesses.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12 kg | 190 - 235 g | 2 |
| 12 - 13 kg | 205 - 250 g | 2 |
| 13 - 14 kg | 215 - 265 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any change in diet must be carried out gradually over several days in order to limit 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, especially after walks, sporting activities and during hot periods.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats should remain occasional and be included in the calculation of the daily ration, as this breed easily tends to be overweight.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Weigh the ration rather than giving it by eye.
- Split the food into 2 meals per day.
- Choose high-quality kibble suited to the age and activity.
- Limit treats to avoid weight gain.
### Never feed these foods
As with other dogs, chocolate, grapes and raisins, onion, garlic, xylitol, alcohol and very fatty foods should be avoided, as they can cause poisoning that is sometimes serious.
## Ready to welcome your English Cocker Spaniel?
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-english-cocker-spaniel)
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