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Feeding
# Feeding your Yugoslavian Mountain Hound well
Montenegro
The Yugoslav Mountain Hound needs a balanced, digestible diet adapted to its age, weight and activity level. Its active dog profile justifies particular attention to the quality of proteins and the energy density of the ration.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Puppy: A growth diet for a medium-sized puppy helps support harmonious development without excess energy.
- Adult: The ration must cover maintenance and physical activity while maintaining a lean, muscular silhouette.
- Senior: With age, a more digestible diet is preferred, rigorous weight control, and appropriate support for mobility.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
Complete good-quality kibble for an adult medium-sized active dog is generally well suited, with a formulation adjusted during periods of sustained work. A home-prepared ration is only conceivable if it is properly balanced with the help of a professional.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
The quantity must be adjusted individually according to body condition, daily expenditure and the season. A dog used for hunting or very athletic does not have the same needs as an individual living mainly as a companion.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 - 22 kg | 331 - 455 g | 2 |
| 22 - 23 kg | 355 - 487 g | 2 |
| 23 - 25 kg | 378 - 519 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any dietary transition must be done gradually over several days in order to limit digestive disorders. It is preferable to increase little by little the proportion of the new food while monitoring stools, appetite and general condition.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times, with increased vigilance after exercise, in hot weather and during hunting days. An active dog that pants a lot can become dehydrated quickly if it does not drink enough.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats can be useful for training and recall, provided they remain simple, digestible and given in moderation. They must be included in the daily ration to avoid excess calories.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Splitting the ration into at least two meals per day helps improve digestive comfort.
- Avoiding intense exercise just before and after meals limits digestive discomfort.
- Adjusting the ration as soon as activity decreases helps prevent overweight.
### Never feed these foods
As with other dogs, it is necessary to avoid in particular chocolate, grapes, onion, garlic, avocado, cooked bones, alcohol, yeast dough and very fatty or very salty foods, as they can cause poisoning, severe digestive disorders or metabolic complications.
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