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Feeding
# Feeding your Italian Volpino well
Italy
The Volpino Italiano needs a quality diet providing all the nutrients necessary for its age, its size and its activity level. A regular and well-adapted ration supports its energy, the quality of its coat and the maintenance of its ideal weight.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: The puppy needs a growth food for small size, given in several meals in order to support its development and digestion.
- Adult: The adult benefits from a complete ration adapted to its activity, generally divided into two daily meals to maintain a good balance.
- Senior: The senior often requires a more digestible diet and monitoring of weight, muscle mass, and joint comfort.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
A complete, good-quality diet, suited to active small dogs, generally suits the Volpino Italiano very well. Well-formulated kibble or a balanced home-prepared ration with veterinary validation can be considered depending on the dog's profile.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
The daily amount must be adjusted according to age, actual activity, body condition and the energy density of the chosen food. In adults, splitting into two meals is often well tolerated and helps keep a stable digestive routine.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 kg | 85 - 105 g | 2 |
| 4 - 5 kg | 100 - 120 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any change in diet must be done gradually over several days in order to limit digestive upsets. It is preferable to introduce the new ration in increasing stages while monitoring appetite, stools and general condition.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Clean, fresh water must remain accessible at all times. Vigilance must be increased in summer, after exercise or when traveling, because a small active dog can become dehydrated faster than one might imagine.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats can be useful for training the Volpino Italiano, provided they remain moderate and are included in the overall calorie intake. It is better to favor small, simple rewards and slightly reduce the ration if they become frequent.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Weigh the portion to avoid discrepancies with a small format.
- Split the food into regular meals rather than free-feeding.
- Adjust the portion during periods of lower activity.
- Keep fresh water available at all times.
### Never feed these foods
As with other dogs, it is necessary to avoid in particular chocolate, grapes, onion, garlic, xylitol, alcohol, caffeine and cooked bones, as they can cause digestive, neurological, metabolic disorders or severe poisoning.
## Ready to welcome your Italian Volpino?
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