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Feeding
# Feeding your Poitevin well
France
The Poitevin needs a quality diet, formulated for a large active dog and adjusted to its age, size and level of exercise. The ration must support endurance without promoting excess weight.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: A growth diet for a large dog helps support harmonious development without excess energy.
- Adult: The ration must cover the dog's actual activity while preserving its muscle mass and lean condition.
- Senior: With age, the food can be adjusted to support the joints, digestion, and maintenance of ideal weight.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
Premium complete kibble for large active dogs generally suits the Poitevin well, with good digestibility and a protein intake adapted to its activity. During periods of sustained exertion, the energy density can be readjusted with the veterinarian's advice.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
The daily quantity must be set according to actual weight, the intensity of activity and the energy density of the chosen food. It is preferable to split the ration to facilitate digestion, especially in a sporting dog.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 - 32 kg | 471 - 645 g | 2 |
| 32 - 33 kg | 495 - 677 g | 2 |
| 33 - 35 kg | 518 - 709 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any dietary transition must be gradual over several days in order to avoid digestive disorders. The old food is reduced little by little while the new one is introduced in stages.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times. In an active dog like the Poitevin, hydration is particularly important before, during and after long outings or sustained exertion.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats should remain simple, digestible and given in moderation. They are useful for educational work, but their contribution must be included in the daily ration to avoid excesses.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Split the daily ration into at least two meals.
- Avoid intense exertion just before and just after meals.
- Adjust the ration to hunting periods or times of high activity.
### Never feed these foods
As with all dogs, it is necessary to avoid in particular chocolate, onion, garlic, grapes, avocado, alcohol, caffeine, cooked bones and sweeteners such as xylitol, as they can cause serious digestive, neurological or toxic disorders.
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