A menu for every age
Needs change over time
Puppy : Choose a complete food for growth, divided into several meals and regularly adjusted to development.
Adult : Divide the daily ration into two meals and adapt it to activity as well as body condition.
Senior : Reassess energy intake, digestibility and joint support with the veterinarian according to health status.
Which food?
Kibble, wet food, or home-cooked diet?
A complete, good-quality diet, dry, wet or home-prepared formulated with a veterinarian, must provide proteins suited to its activity and a precise balance in energy, minerals and vitamins.
Amounts
How much should you give?
The quantity must be determined according to weight, age, body condition, activity level and the energy density of the food. The manufacturer's recommendations are a starting point to be adjusted with the veterinarian.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals/day |
|---|---|---|
| 23 - 24 kg | 366 - 503 g | 2 |
| 24 - 24 kg | 376 - 516 g | 2 |
| 24 - 25 kg | 385 - 528 g | 2 |
Change
Managing the food transition
Any change in diet must be gradual over several days, gradually increasing the proportion of the new food in order to limit digestive disorders.
Hydration
Water: do not overlook it
Fresh, clean water must remain available at all times, with increased vigilance after exertion and in hot weather.
Little extras
Treats, in moderation
Treats should remain occasional and be deducted from the daily ration. Small-sized rewards are particularly suitable for training sessions.
Good habits
For a top-notch bowl
- Split the daily ration into two meals.
- Adjust the intake to the actual level of activity.
- Regularly monitor weight and body shape.
- Avoid intense exercise right around meals.
Never give
Avoid in particular chocolate, grapes and raisins, onion, garlic in toxic quantities, xylitol, alcohol, caffeine, macadamia nuts and cooked bones, which can cause poisoning, digestive disorders or internal injuries.
