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Feeding
# Feeding your Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier well
Ireland
The Soft-Coated Irish Terrier needs a complete, good-quality diet, suited to its age, size and activity level. Its profile as a medium-sized, energetic dog calls for a balanced ration that supports muscle mass without promoting excess weight.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: A growth diet for a medium-sized puppy helps support development without excess energy or calcium.
- Adult: A complete ration adapted to its activity level helps maintain its muscle mass and good body condition.
- Senior: With age, a more digestible diet adjusted in calories helps preserve mobility and overall comfort.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
Complete, good-quality kibble or a home-prepared ration formulated with a professional are suitable if they properly cover the energy and nutritional needs of this active terrier. Digestibility, protein quality and control of intake remain priorities.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
The daily quantity depends on weight, age, activity and sterilization, but the ration is best divided into two meals per day for better digestive comfort and more regular energy.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14 - 15 kg | 264 - 362 g | 2 |
| 15 - 17 kg | 286 - 392 g | 2 |
| 17 - 18 kg | 307 - 421 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any dietary change must be gradual over several days in order to limit digestive disorders and allow good adaptation to the new ration.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times, with increased attention after exercise, in hot weather and during grooming periods or prolonged outings.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats can be useful for training and motivation, but they must remain moderate and be included in the calculation of the daily ration to avoid excesses.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Split the daily ration into 2 meals.
- Weigh the ration regularly to avoid excess.
- Adjust the intake to the actual activity level and to sterilization.
- Introduce any new food gradually.
### Never feed these foods
As with other dogs, it is necessary to avoid in particular chocolate, grapes, raisins, onion, garlic, xylitol, alcohol, cooked bones and very fatty foods, as they can cause serious digestive, neurological, renal or metabolic disorders.
## Ready to welcome your Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier?
Find a verified breeder near you and get off to a great start, right from the food bowl.
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