A menu for every age
Needs change over time
Puppy : a growth diet for a medium dog helps support development without excess energy.
Adult : the ration must be adjusted to actual activity and to maintaining a lean and muscular silhouette.
Senior : a more digestible food and weight monitoring help preserve comfort and vitality with age.
Which food?
Kibble, wet food, or home-cooked diet?
Complete, good-quality kibble for an active medium-sized dog generally suits the Kishu very well. In the case of home-prepared or mixed feeding, the balance of the ration must be validated with a veterinarian.
Amounts
How much should you give?
The daily amount depends mainly on the dog's weight, metabolism and activity. It must be adjusted according to body condition, without overfeeding a dog with low energy expenditure.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals/day |
|---|---|---|
| 19 - 21 kg | 320 - 440 g | 2 |
| 21 - 23 kg | 348 - 478 g | 2 |
| 23 - 25 kg | 376 - 516 g | 2 |
Change
Managing the food transition
Any change in diet must be gradual over several days in order to limit digestive disorders and to check good tolerance of the new ration.
Hydration
Water: do not overlook it
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times, with increased vigilance after exercise, in hot weather and during travel.
Little extras
Treats, in moderation
Treats can be useful for training, provided they remain moderate and are included in the daily calorie intake. It is better to favor small, simple rewards that are well tolerated.
Good habits
For a top-notch bowl
- Weigh the ration rather than estimating it by eye.
- Split the food into 2 meals per day in adulthood.
- Adjust the quantities during periods of lower activity.
- Limit treats if the dog gains weight.
Never give
As with other dogs, it is necessary to avoid in particular chocolate, grapes, onion, garlic, xylitol, alcohol, cooked bones and very fatty foods, as they can cause digestive, neurological, hematological disorders or severe poisoning.
