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Feeding
# Feeding your Cão de Castro Laboreiro well
Portugal
The Cao de Castro Laboreiro needs a complete, balanced diet adapted to its large size as well as to its high activity level. The ration must support muscle mass, endurance and the maintenance of a stable weight without excess.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: Growth food adapted to the expected size, divided into three meals, without unnecessary calcium supplementation.
- Adult: Controlled ration in two meals, adjusted to ideal weight and actual activity.
- Senior: Digestible food, possibly less energy-dense, with joint and dental monitoring.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
A high-quality diet, rich in highly digestible animal proteins and formulated for a large active dog, is generally well suited to this breed. The exact choice must take into account age, actual activity, body condition and individual tolerance.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
The daily quantity must be adjusted to the weight, age, physical activity and energy density of the chosen food. It is preferably divided into several meals for better digestive comfort.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 - 30 kg | 425 - 582 g | 2 |
| 30 - 35 kg | 495 - 677 g | 2 |
| 35 - 40 kg | 565 - 772 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any change in diet must be made gradually over several days in order to limit digestive upsets. A gradual transition makes it possible to check that the dog is tolerating it well and to adjust the ration if necessary.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times, with increased vigilance after exercise and in hot weather. Good hydration directly contributes to comfort, recovery and the overall proper functioning of the body.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats can be useful in training and to reinforce good behavior, but they must remain moderate. They are included in the total daily intake in order to avoid gradual weight gain.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Weigh the ration each day rather than serving by volume.
- Avoid intense exertion just before and after the meal.
- Deduct training treats from the daily ration.
### Never feed these foods
As with other dogs, it is necessary to avoid in particular chocolate, grapes, onion, garlic, alcohol, sweeteners such as xylitol, cooked bones and very fatty foods, as they can cause severe digestive disorders, poisoning or more serious complications.
## Ready to welcome your Cão de Castro Laboreiro?
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