A menu for every age
Needs change over time
Puppy : Offer a balanced diet suited to growth, its weight, its size and its activity level.
Adult : Adjust the ration to actual activity, particularly if the dog works, practices a sport or regularly accompanies its owner on hikes.
Senior : Reassess energy intake with age and changes in activity, while maintaining a complete and balanced diet.
Which food?
Kibble, wet food, or home-cooked diet?
A complete and balanced diet, traditional or industrial, can suit him. The choice must take into account his age, his size and his activity level, particularly high in a working or sporting dog.
Amounts
How much should you give?
The daily quantity must be adjusted to the dog's weight, age, size and actual activity. The needs of a very active subject or one used for work differ from those of a dog temporarily less solicited.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals/day |
|---|---|---|
| 20 - 23 kg | 343 - 471 g | 2 |
| 23 - 27 kg | 390 - 535 g | 2 |
| 27 - 30 kg | 436 - 598 g | 2 |
Change
Managing the food transition
Any change in diet must be gradual in order to give the dog time to adapt to the new diet.
Hydration
Water: do not overlook it
Clean, fresh water must remain available, especially after long outings, hikes, work or sporting activities.
Little extras
Treats, in moderation
Treats should remain occasional and be taken into account in the overall balance of the ration so as not to encourage weight gain.
Good habits
For a top-notch bowl
- Adapt the ration to age, weight, size and activity level.
- Reassess quantities when the intensity of outings or work changes.
- Choose a complete and balanced diet, traditional or industrial.
- Leave clean, fresh water available.
Never give
As with any dog, it is necessary to avoid in particular chocolate, grapes and raisins, onion, garlic, leek, alcohol, caffeine, xylitol and cooked bones, which can cause poisoning or digestive lesions.
