A menu for every age
Needs change over time
Puppy : A puppy diet for small breeds, divided into several meals, helps support harmonious growth without excess.
Adult : In adulthood, a measured and stable ration helps maintain good body condition and a beautiful coat quality.
Senior : In older dogs, a more digestible formula is preferred, along with regular monitoring of weight, appetite, and vitality.
Which food?
Kibble, wet food, or home-cooked diet?
A premium diet for small dogs, rich in quality animal proteins and well balanced in fats, is generally suitable for the Lhassa Apso. The chosen formula must also help maintain a beautiful quality of skin and coat.
Amounts
How much should you give?
Quantities vary depending on the dog's weight, age, neutering/spaying status, and activity. It is preferable to rely on the manufacturer's recommendations and then adjust with the veterinarian according to the Lhassa Apso's actual body condition.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals/day |
|---|---|---|
| 4 - 5 kg | 101 - 147 g | 2 |
| 5 - 6 kg | 119 - 173 g | 2 |
| 6 - 7 kg | 137 - 199 g | 2 |
Change
Managing the food transition
Any dietary transition must be done gradually over several days in order to avoid digestive disorders. The new diet is introduced little by little by increasing the proportions, while monitoring appetite, stools and digestive comfort.
Hydration
Water: do not overlook it
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times. In summer, after walks or in a heated home, you must be particularly attentive to its hydration.
Little extras
Treats, in moderation
Treats should remain occasional and represent a small part of the daily intake. They are useful for training, provided they are simple, digestible and included in the overall calculation of the ration.
Good habits
For a top-notch bowl
- Weigh the ration rather than pouring it in at random.
- Split the meals for better digestive comfort.
- Adjust the ration according to actual activity and body condition.
- Keep treats for training and in limited quantities.
Never give
As with other dogs, you should avoid chocolate, grapes, raisins, onion, garlic, avocado, cooked bones, alcohol, coffee, tea, very fatty foods and sweeteners such as xylitol, as they can cause digestive or neurological disorders or severe poisoning.
