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Feeding
# Feeding your White Swiss Shepherd Dog well
Switzerland
The Berger Blanc Suisse needs a complete, digestible diet adapted to its age, its weight and its activity. A high quality of animal proteins and a controlled proportion of assimilable carbohydrates suit its profile as a large active dog. The ration must support its musculature without excessively accelerating growth or promoting overweight.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: Choose a food for large-breed puppies and control the growth rate in order to protect the joints.
- Adult: Adjust the energy intake to the actual activity level and split the ration into two meals.
- Senior: Maintain digestible proteins, reduce energy if activity decreases and monitor weight, muscles and joints.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
Complete, quality kibble intended for large dogs is a practical solution, provided that the recipe provides clearly identified animal proteins and an appropriate energy density. A home-prepared ration or a wet diet can also be suitable if it is formulated with a veterinarian in order to guarantee balance in energy, proteins, minerals, vitamins and essential fatty acids.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
The daily amount depends heavily on the energy density of the food, weight, age, neutering and activity. The manufacturer's indications serve as a starting point, then the ration is adjusted according to body condition and weight changes. In adults, splitting into two meals helps avoid a single meal that is too large.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 - 30 kg | 300 - 380 g | 2 |
| 31 - 35 kg | 350 - 440 g | 2 |
| 36 - 40 kg | 400 - 500 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any change of food must be gradual over about one week, or even longer in a sensitive subject. The portion of the new food increases in stages while the old one decreases. In case of persistent diarrhea, vomiting or refusal to eat, the transition must be slowed down and a veterinarian consulted.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times, particularly after exertion and in hot weather. It is better to let the dog recover calmly after an intense activity and avoid it gulping down a very large quantity of water all at once.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats can support positive training, but they must remain small and be deducted from the daily ration. Simple rewards, low in fat and easy to digest are preferable. For a highly motivated dog, part of its kibble can be used during training sessions.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Weigh the ration rather than estimating it by eye.
- Split the daily food into two meals.
- Avoid intense exercise just before and after meals.
- Check the weight and body condition every month.
- Deduct treats from the daily ration.
### Never feed these foods
Chocolate, fresh or dried grapes, onion, garlic in large quantities, xylitol, alcohol, caffeine, macadamia nuts and raw dough containing yeast are dangerous for the dog. Cooked bones can splinter and cause an obstruction or a perforation. Any suspected ingestion requires prompt veterinary advice.
## Ready to welcome your White Swiss Shepherd Dog?
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