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Feeding
# Feeding your Karst Shepherd Dog well
Slovenia
Its diet must support its musculature and activity level while avoiding weight gain. Needs vary greatly depending on age, sex, season, exercise and lifestyle; the ration must therefore be adjusted to body condition rather than to size alone.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: Choose a formula for large breeds, divide the ration into three meals then two, and avoid any growth that is too rapid.
- Adult: Adjust two daily meals to the activity level and maintain an athletic silhouette.
- Senior: Reduce energy intake if activity decreases and favor an easily digestible formula with monitoring of weight and joints.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
A complete, quality diet for a large-format dog, rich in digestible animal proteins and properly balanced in fats, minerals and vitamins, is generally suitable. During growth, a specific formula for large-breed puppies helps control the rate of bone development.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
The daily amount must be calculated according to actual weight, activity and the energy density of the food, then reassessed by observing the silhouette. In adults, it is preferable to split the ration into two meals to limit large intakes.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 - 30 kg | 300 - 380 g | 2 |
| 31 - 36 kg | 360 - 450 g | 2 |
| 37 - 42 kg | 420 - 520 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any change of food must be gradual over about a week, increasing the proportion of the new food in stages in order to limit digestive upsets. A slower transition may be necessary for a sensitive dog.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Fresh, clean water must remain accessible at all times, especially after exertion and in hot weather. When traveling or during prolonged activity, regular breaks help prevent dehydration.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats are useful for training but must remain small, low in fat and represent a small part of the daily intake. Pieces of its ration can be used as rewards in order to better control calories.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Weigh the daily ration rather than estimating it by eye.
- Split the adult's food into two meals.
- Avoid intense exercise just before and after the meal.
- Regularly check the ribs and waist to adjust portions.
- Ask the veterinarian for advice during growth or in case of a weight change.
### Never feed these foods
Chocolate, grapes and raisins, onion, garlic in large quantities, xylitol, alcohol, caffeine, macadamia nuts and cooked bones must be avoided, as they can cause poisoning, digestive lesions or obstruction. Any suspicious food should lead to quickly contacting a veterinarian.
## Ready to welcome your Karst Shepherd Dog?
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