Bernese Mountain Dog Feeding Chart

Bernese Mountain Dogs are beautiful, large-breed dogs with a sweet nature and a globally-known tricolor appearance. Black, white, and rust coat colors, and a beautiful face with naturally gleaming eyes are almost the breed’s trademark.

This, combined with their loving, affectionate nature makes these dogs the perfect choice for a family companion. However, as a part of a large-breed working dog group, they might be a little bit challenging to take care of.

When it comes to feeding your Bernese Mountain Dog, it is important to apply healthy feeding habits so that your beloved dog that already has a shortened lifespan lives as long as possible.

With a healthy lifestyle, your Berner might even break records as far as lifespan is concerned.

So, if you would like to know what the secret is to keeping your pup as healthy as possible, read on to discover the Bernese Mountain Dog feeding chart and how to achieve the Berner’s healthy diet!

6-Week-Old Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy

At 6 weeks, your puppy is ready to be weaned and moved towards a diet of puppy food. You should do this gradually by increasing the ratio of the food to water formula. The ratio should be 50/50, half water, and half food.

Once your puppy has gotten used to the food, you can add little water until they can only eat the food. During this age, a Berner puppy should be exploring away from its mother.

# Hill’s Science Diet Dry Dog Food

The Hill’s Science Dry Dog food provides your Bernese Mountain puppy with the nutrition they need for a healthy lifestyle. This dry food will support the needs of your puppy because it is made with wholesome ingredients such as oats and savory chicken.

This formula has a blend of antioxidants and vitamin C and E as well as chondroitin and glucosamine to provide your puppy a lifetime of happiness and health.

Pros

  • Calcium supports the healthy growth of your puppy’s bones.
  • Help support joint health and strong muscles.
  • Helps support the immunity system of your puppy.
  • No artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives.
  • Cons

    Tips For Choosing A Healthy Diet

    Many dog owners choose to feed their pups kibble. It is probably the easiest and the most convenient way to feed your dog, but, of course, it is not the only one.

    So, whether to choose dry dog food, wet food, or perhaps raw food is completely up to you and your dog’s preferences.

    If your dog has some underlying health conditions, we advise you to talk to your veterinarian and, along with his help, construct the best diet possible for your dog’s healthy development and life.

    One of the best tips we can give you is to carefully read the ingredient list of every dog food, and make sure to choose the one that is made of the most natural ingredients that does not contain any preservatives, fillers, by-products, or artificial flavors and colors.

    If your dog has food allergies, it is best to choose a grain-free formula that will be easier to digest for food-sensitive dogs.

    You should look for wheat-, soy-, and corn-free formulas that instead use peas and sweet potatoes, which offer good nutritive value and will not cause health issues.

    A well-balanced diet contains an enriched level of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. Fruits like blueberries, cranberries, and carrots offer a great antioxidant boost and help support the immune system.

    Bernese Mountain Dogs are prone to many orthopedic health issues, so it is important to choose food that has the right amount of calcium in it.

    The calcium-to-phosphorus ratio is very important, and it should be as close to 1:1 as possible in order to encourage strong bone and joint development.

    FAQ

    How do I calculate how much food to feed my dog?

    As a general rule healthy Bernese will eat from 3-6 cups of good quality food daily. A four-month-old will eat more than an eight-week-old pup. At 6-8 months the food intake will usually be at an adult proportion or slightly greater depending on the dog’s environment and system.

    Can Bernese mountain dogs eat chicken?

    Calculation Summary:

    (Your pet’s weight in pounds) x 16 (ounces in a pound) = Pet’s weight in ounces. (Weight in ounces) x % to feed (2% -3% on average) = Ounces to feed per day.