{"id":267,"date":"2025-04-25T13:55:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T13:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/?page_id=267"},"modified":"2025-05-24T17:20:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T17:20:58","slug":"lalimentation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/sante\/lalimentation\/","title":{"rendered":"Food"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 36\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/sante\/lalimentation\/#I_Lalimentation_pourquoi_nourrir_autrement_Les_croquettes_et_autres_aliments_industriels_ne_sont_pas_adaptes\" >I) Food: Why feed differently? Are kibble and other industrial foods not suitable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/sante\/lalimentation\/#II_Lalimentation_3_formules_equilibrees\" >II) Food 3 balanced formulas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/sante\/lalimentation\/#I_Formule_1_%E2%80%93_Lideal_100_maison\" >I. Formula 1 \u2013 The Ideal (100% house)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/sante\/lalimentation\/#II_Formule_2_%E2%80%93_Le_bon_compromis_1_semi-maison\" >II. Formula 2 \u2013 The good compromise 1 (semi-house)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/sante\/lalimentation\/#III_Formule_3_%E2%80%93_Le_bon_compromis_2_mix_croquettescru\" >III. Formula 3 \u2013 The good compromise 2 (kibble\/raw mix)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/sante\/lalimentation\/#Pour_aller_encore_plus_loin\" >To go even further:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_Lalimentation_pourquoi_nourrir_autrement_Les_croquettes_et_autres_aliments_industriels_ne_sont_pas_adaptes\"><\/span><strong><em>I) Food: Why feed differently? Are kibble and other industrial foods not suitable?<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kibble is undeniably practical for the owner. It promises a good balance of macro and micro nutrients, thus avoiding deficiencies. However, in our opinion, it remains an ultra-processed food devoid of living enzymes and lacking the biological energy present in fresh food. According to cellular biology, these living elements promote better assimilation and support natural immune functions. One could say that kibble allows survival but deprives the animal of optimal vitality potential.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-553 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/images-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"205\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 37\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>At the individual level, consuming <strong>fresh, suitable and balanced food<\/strong> results in a more hardy dog, less prone to digestive and skin disorders, a balanced intestinal microbiota, guaranteeing good immunity, better kidney and liver function, thanks to increased hydration and a less processed diet, chewing as a source of pleasure, calm, and natural cleaning of the teeth, better longevity, with less premature aging. Remember that the dog has survived for 30,000 years by consuming human leftovers, not kibble.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As an individual, it is entirely possible to feed exclusively kibble,<\/strong> provided you choose them well, they should ideally contain at least 50% of meat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But as a breeder, there is an additional challenge: that of preserving the vitality of the line,<\/strong> by developing strains capable of digesting more than just highly formulated kibble. By varying the diet from a young age, we promote better intestinal and immune development, broader enzyme diversity, and positive epigenetic transmission to future generations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-384 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-6-17.08.21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"196\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong>A well-thought-out natural diet can also be economical<\/strong>, especially when we optimize purchases (local producers, carcasses, unsold items, leftovers, etc.) and adapt the rations to the dog&#039;s real needs.<\/p>\n<p>How much fresh to give?<\/p>\n<p>Every dog is different. Here are some guidelines to adjust based on age, activity, breed, temperament, etc., provided as a guide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Puppies (homemade ration): <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2 months: 10% of weight\/day 3 months: 8%, 4 months: 7%, 5 months: 6.5% 6 months: 6%, 9 months: 5%, 12 months: 4.5%, 18 months: 4%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 38\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Divide into 2 to 4 meals\/day until adulthood.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adults (homemade ration):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2 to 4% of weight\/day, in 1 or 2 meals.<\/p>\n<p>One day of fasting per month or per season can be beneficial (except for puppies, seniors, sick people).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Visual cue: you should feel the ribs but not see them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"II_Lalimentation_3_formules_equilibrees\"><\/span><strong>II) Food 3 balanced formulas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Meaty bones = chicken thighs, carcasses, ribs, etc. Raw bones are not dangerous for dogs but they should never be given cooked (risk of digestive perforation).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_Formule_1_%E2%80%93_Lideal_100_maison\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">I. Formula 1 \u2013 The Ideal (100% house)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-378 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-4-17.08.21-300x162.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-4-17.08.21-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-4-17.08.21.jpg 305w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Per week: Raw meaty bones: 60 to 70% (including 15-20% of pure bone, to be adjusted according to stools) Meat: included in the bones, or added, Offal: 10 to 20% (Liver 5%, heart 5%), Mixed fruits\/vegetables, well-cooked cereals, leftovers: 15 to 25%<\/p>\n<p>Weekly supplements (per 10 kg of weight): 1 egg with shell, 100 g of oily fish (sardines, salmon, etc.), 2 tbsp. of salmon or krill oil, 2 tbsp. of rapeseed oil, 1 tbsp. of powdered seaweed (kelp, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>Other possible additions: yogurt, cider vinegar, wheat germ oil, butter, wheat bran, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Tip: Separate bone\/offal meals to avoid interference with absorption (calcium can interfere with iron absorption).<\/p>\n<p>This is what we call the <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BARF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BARF<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 39\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"II_Formule_2_%E2%80%93_Le_bon_compromis_1_semi-maison\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">II. Formula 2 \u2013 The good compromise 1 (semi-house)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-435 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_185748_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_65052930224194-1-207x300.jpg\" alt=\"L'alimentation du Berger Allemand le bon compromis\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_185748_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_65052930224194-1-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_185748_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_65052930224194-1-707x1024.jpg 707w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_185748_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_65052930224194-1-768x1112.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_185748_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_65052930224194-1-1060x1536.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_185748_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_65052930224194-1.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Raw meaty bones: 40 to 70 1\/3 tbsp, Fruits\/vegetables\/grains, leftovers, dry bread, rehydrated kibble: 15 to 55 1\/3 tbsp Offal: 5 to 10 1\/3 tbsp (1 or more times\/week) Vegetable oils: 1 tbsp\/day<\/p>\n<p>Example: chicken thigh in the morning, dry bread + vegetables + oil + croquettes in the evening<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 40\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"III_Formule_3_%E2%80%93_Le_bon_compromis_2_mix_croquettescru\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">III. Formula 3 \u2013 The good compromise 2 (kibble\/raw mix)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-387 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-7-17.08.28-e1745777644974.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"443\" height=\"172\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Raw meaty bones: 40 to 70% Kibble (rehydrated): 30 to 60% Example: raw meat in the morning, rehydrated kibble in the evening<\/p>\n<p>How to choose your kibble? It doesn&#039;t really matter what brand it is, whether it contains grains or not, whether it&#039;s a marketing argument for a puppy or something else. The key criterion: the first ingredients must be animal proteins (chicken, lamb, duck, etc.) and represent more than 50% of the total mass.<\/p>\n<p>CAUTION: If you are still afraid of giving bones, but would like to give a home-cooked ration, it is possible but you must supplement with calcium\/phosphorus, in powder form (bone meal).<\/p>\n<p>For example, for bone meal with 35% Ca \/ 25% P, the following should be added to the household ration:<\/p>\n<p>Puppy: 9 g \/ kg of ration Adult: 5 g \/ kg of ration Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>Feeding your dog naturally isn&#039;t complicated or restrictive, as long as you&#039;re a little organized. It strengthens their health, supports their bloodlines, and promotes more balanced behavior.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>A few additional ideas for those who fear imbalance...<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 41\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>We often hear that every meal must be perfectly balanced down to the gram, with a rigid distribution of nutrients. This idea, widely promoted by the kibble industry, is based on a very reductionist view of nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>But health is a dynamic, not an equation.<\/p>\n<p>For dogs, as for humans, it&#039;s not every meal that matters, but the overall balance over several days. No species on Earth eats exactly the same proportions every day. Variety, cycles, seasonal or physiological adjustments are normal and even beneficial.<\/p>\n<p>If instantaneous nutritional microbalance were enough to guarantee health, then humans themselves would be fed sterilized kibble\u2026 and hospitals would be empty.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-63\" src=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_190145_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_64836485219693-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"Chiot de 6 semaines Des Crocs V\u00e9ritables en action\" width=\"308\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_190145_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_64836485219693-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_190145_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_64836485219693-698x1024.jpg 698w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_190145_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_64836485219693-768x1126.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_190145_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_64836485219693-1048x1536.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot_20250422_190145_com_instagram_android_InstagramMainActivity_edit_64836485219693.jpg 1223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">6 Week Old Puppy Des Crocs V\u00e9ritables in Action<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pour_aller_encore_plus_loin\"><\/span><em><strong>To go even further:<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Several studies have shown that moderate dietary variety stimulates the microbiota and limits food intolerances (Schmidt et al., 2018, Cell Metabolism). The link between ultra-processed nutrition and chronic inflammation is well established, in humans as well as in animals (Monteiro et al., 2019, Public Health Nutrition). Dogs fed a mixed diet (raw + kibble) or home-cooked diet often have fewer digestive and skin disorders (Morel et al., 2010, British Journal of Nutrition).<\/p>\n<p>Nature is flexible, not mathematical. The important thing is to think over the course of the week, observe your dog, and remain consistent overall. In our opinion, a dog fed with attention, pleasure, and variety will be much more resilient than a dog fed sterilely, but &quot;to the nearest gram.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 42\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"continue-button\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 18px; transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/sante\/comprendre-la-consanguinite\/\"><br \/>\nContinue to the next section<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #666666; text-align: center;\">\u00a9 2025 \u00c9levage des Crocs V\u00e9ritables<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 20px;\"><strong>Quick navigation:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/\">Home<\/a><br \/><a href=\"\/en\/le-berger-allemand\/\">The German Shepherd<\/a> | <a href=\"\/en\/sante\/\">Health<\/a> | <a href=\"\/en\/selection\/\">Selection<\/a> | <a href=\"\/en\/vivre-avec-un-berger-allemand\/\">Living with a German Shepherd<\/a> | <a href=\"\/en\/education-et-dressage\/\">Education and training<\/a> | <a href=\"\/en\/elevage\/\">Breeding<\/a> | <a href=\"\/en\/photos-et-videos\/\">Photos<\/a> | <a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a> | <a href=\"\/en\/liens-et-bibliographie\/\">Links <\/a> | <em><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/articles-et-reflexions\/\">Articles and Reflections<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I) L&rsquo;alimentation, pourquoi nourrir autrement ? Les croquettes et autres aliments industriels ne sont pas adapte\u0301s ? La croquette est avant tout pratique pour le ma\u00eetre c&rsquo;est ind\u00e9niable. Elle promet un bon \u00e9quilibre en terme de macro et micro nutriments, \u00e9vitant ainsi des carences. Cependant, \u00e0 notre avis, cela reste un aliment ultra transform\u00e9 d\u00e9pourvu [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":139,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-267","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=267"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/267\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1256,"href":"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/267\/revisions\/1256"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dcv-berger-allemand.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}