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Feeding
# Feeding your Smooth Collie well
United Kingdom
The Smooth Collie is an active herding dog that needs a complete diet, energetic enough on days of canine sports or long outings, and more moderate at rest. Good digestibility and weight control protect the joints.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: Growth food for medium to large size, in three meals, without calcium supplement or intense exercise.
- Adult: More energy-dense ration on sport days or long outings, more moderate at rest.
- Senior: Digestible food, possibly with joint support, while monitoring weight.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
Quality kibble for a medium-sized dog, possibly a sport formula during periods of exertion, is well suited. A home-prepared ration is only conceivable with the advice of a veterinary nutritionist.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
An adult of 18 to 29 kg often receives 250 to 420 g of kibble per day, to be adjusted according to herding activity.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18 - 22 kg | 240 - 340 g | 2 |
| 22 - 26 kg | 280 - 400 g | 2 |
| 26 - 29 kg | 320 - 440 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any change of food must be gradual over seven to ten days in order to limit diarrhea and loss of appetite, especially when changing activity rhythm.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Fresh water must remain available at all times. Needs increase sharply after exertion and in hot weather. Bring water on long outings.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats remain measured and are deducted from the ration. They are useful for training and recall, without making the dog gain weight during periods of lower activity.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Slightly increase the ration on exertion days and reduce it at rest.
- Split into two meals and avoid intense exertion right after.
- Monitor weight during periods of lower activity.
### Never feed these foods
Chocolate, grapes, xylitol, onion, garlic, alcohol, caffeine, cooked bones and very fatty leftovers are dangerous. In case of ingestion, contact a veterinarian.
## Ready to welcome your Smooth Collie?
Find a verified breeder near you and get off to a great start, right from the food bowl.
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