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Feeding
# Feeding your Fox Terrier well
United Kingdom
The Fox Terrier needs a complete, digestible diet adapted to its activity level. Good-quality kibble, given in measured portions, generally suits this lively terrier very well, as it expends a lot of energy on a daily basis.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: Choose a growth food for small dogs, split into 3 to 4 meals depending on age, with regular weight monitoring.
- Adult: Provide a measured ration in 2 meals per day and adjust it according to actual activity and body condition.
- Senior: Reassess calorie intake, digestibility and veterinary follow-up if activity decreases or if sensitivities appear.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
A premium dry food for an active small dog suits the Fox Terrier well, with a good level of animal proteins and an energy density adapted to its sporty temperament. The ration must always be reassessed according to age, activity, body condition and any possible sterilization.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
The daily amount depends mainly on actual weight, activity and the energy density of the food. With this very lively terrier, it is better to think in terms of body condition and gradually adjust the ration rather than overfeed for convenience.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 kg | 105 - 125 g | 2 |
| 7 - 8 kg | 120 - 145 g | 2 |
| 9 kg | 135 - 160 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any dietary transition must be gradual over about a week, mixing the old and the new food in stages. This precaution helps to limit digestive upsets and makes it possible to observe good tolerance of the new ration.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times. Hydration is particularly important after exercise, in hot weather and in dogs fed mainly with kibble.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats can be useful in training, but they must remain moderate and be counted in the daily energy intake. It is better to favor small, simple and easily digestible rewards.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Weigh the ration to avoid excesses
- Split into two daily meals
- Adjust the intake on very active days
- Limit fatty and repeated treats
### Never feed these foods
As with other dogs, chocolate, grapes, onion, garlic, avocado, cooked bones, alcohol, coffee, xylitol and very fatty or very salty foods should be avoided, as they can cause poisoning, severe digestive disorders or serious metabolic complications.
## Ready to welcome your Fox Terrier?
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