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Feeding
# Feeding your Braque Saint-Germain well
France
The Braque Saint-Germain needs a good-quality diet, formulated for an adult dog of medium size with often sustained activity. The ration must be adapted to its age, its level of exercise and its body condition, taking into account variations between hunting season and calmer periods.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: A growth diet for a medium-sized dog is necessary, split into several meals and adjusted to the rate of development.
- Adult: The ration must support activity without promoting weight gain, with an adjustment according to the season and the level of exercise.
- Senior: From a certain age, a more digestible and less caloric formula can help preserve body condition and joint comfort.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
Premium kibble for an active medium-sized dog generally suits the Braque Saint-Germain well, with good nutritional density and digestible proteins. For very athletic individuals, a more energy-dense formula can be useful during periods of intense activity, provided it remains well dosed.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
The daily amount varies according to weight, actual activity and the richness of the chosen food. It is preferable to adjust the ration to the dog's silhouette rather than to a fixed rule, especially in an active subject whose needs change over the course of the year.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18 - 21 kg | 339 - 465 g | 2 |
| 21 - 23 kg | 348 - 478 g | 2 |
| 23 - 26 kg | 385 - 528 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any dietary transition must be gradual over several days in order to limit digestive upsets. Mixing the old and the new food makes it possible to observe appetite, stool quality and good tolerance of the new formula.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Access to clean, fresh water must be permanent, with increased vigilance after exercise, in hot weather or after a day of hunting. Good hydration contributes to recovery, overall comfort and the maintenance of performance.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats should remain simple, easy to digest and given in moderation, especially as part of training. They are useful for reinforcing recall and cooperation, but must be included in the calculation of the total ration to avoid weight gain.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Splitting the ration into two daily meals limits digestive discomfort.
- Adjust the quantity to actual energy expenditure during and outside the hunting season.
- Avoid intense exercise right after the meal.
### Never feed these foods
As with all dogs, you should avoid chocolate, grapes, onions, garlic, avocado, alcohol, sweeteners such as xylitol, cooked bones and very fatty or very salty foods, as they can cause digestive, neurological or blood disorders, or severe poisoning.
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