Daily amount
Puppy
175–495 g
4 meals per day
Adult
110–308 g
3 meals per day
Senior
90–264 g
3 meals per day
Estimated monthly cost
Low cost
24€/mes
Balanced
40€/mes
Premium
68€/mes
Estimate for Spain, healthy adult dog. Varies by region and provider.
Recommended food
Super-premium kibble with high meat content (≥40%), grain-free or whole grain. Reference brands: Orijen, Acana, Taste of the Wild, Eukanuba.
Budget alternative
On a tight budget, Advance, Purina Pro Plan or Nutro Wholesome offer mid-high quality at reasonable prices. Avoid brands with grains as first ingredient.
Nutrition
A Boston Terrier needs high-quality dry food formulated for small breeds, ideally split into two meals to prevent bloating. Since they are prone to obesity and flatulence, look for recipes with highly digestible proteins and limited fillers like corn or soy. An average 7-9 kg Boston requires about 120-150 grams of kibble per day, but this varies with activity level. Be very careful with treats; their expressive eyes are masters at begging, but even a few extra kilos can severely impact their ability to breathe comfortably. Many owners find grain-free or 'sensitive stomach' diets help reduce the breed's notorious gas issues.
Forbidden foods
- ✕ Chocolate
- ✕ Grapes and raisins
- ✕ Onion and garlic
- ✕ Avocado
- ✕ Xylitol
- ✕ Cooked bones
- ✕ Alcohol
- ✕ Caffeine
Healthy treats
Raw carrot, seedless apple, banana, blueberries, cooked pumpkin and pieces of boiled unsalted chicken. Keep treats under 10% of daily intake.