A menu for every age
Needs change over time
Puppy : A diet for a medium-sized puppy, split into several meals, supports growth without promoting overly rapid development.
Adult : The ration must cover the dog's actual activity while maintaining an athletic silhouette, generally with two meals per day.
Senior : In older dogs, the goal is to preserve muscle mass, digestion, and joint comfort with a highly digestible diet adjusted to activity.
Which food?
Kibble, wet food, or home-cooked diet?
High-quality kibble for an active medium-sized dog provides a practical and complete base. Depending on the feeding method chosen with the veterinarian, it can be supplemented with a portion of raw meat or a properly balanced home-prepared ration, without excess energy.
Amounts
How much should you give?
The daily amount depends mainly on actual weight, age, sterilization, outside temperature and the amount of exercise. With a dog this active, it is better to adjust the ration to body condition rather than feed by eye.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals/day |
|---|---|---|
| 20 - 23 kg | 338 - 465 g | 2 |
| 23 - 25 kg | 376 - 516 g | 2 |
| 25 - 28 kg | 413 - 566 g | 2 |
Change
Managing the food transition
Any change in diet must be gradual over several days in order to avoid digestive upsets. A gentle transition also makes it possible to check that the Cursinu maintains good energy and regular digestion.
Hydration
Water: do not overlook it
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times, with increased vigilance after exertion, in summer and during long outings. An active dog that pants a lot must be able to rehydrate calmly on return.
Little extras
Treats, in moderation
Treats can be useful for training, but they must remain simple, digestible and given in small quantities. They are included in the total ration so as not to encourage weight gain.
Good habits
For a top-notch bowl
- Weigh the ration rather than pouring it in by guesswork.
- Adjust the intake according to the season and the amount of exercise.
- Introduce any new food gradually.
Never give
As with other dogs, chocolate, onion, garlic, grapes, avocado, alcohol, cooked bones, xylitol and very fatty or very salty foods should be avoided, as they can cause poisoning, severe digestive disorders or metabolic complications.
