German
Shepherd Feeding
An important part of taking care of
your German shepherd dog is knowing how to feed him. The
quantity and quality of food you give your dog will have a big
impact in his health, happiness and performance. (Just like it
has on humans!).
First off, let me say that the commercial food currently
promoted on ads and magazines is NOT the best way to feed your
German Shepherd. Why? Because this is heavily processed food
that can hardly be called natural. A lot of chemicals are used
in making this dog food. What I recommend is giving your dog
natural food, and it is better if it is homemade dog food, you
can find many sites giving you great and easy recipes
online.
Many dog owners avoid making food for their dogs, thinking
it is too much work, or fooled by the claims of ads. However,
cooking your dog’s food really pays off, your dog will live
longer and healthier. And that’s what you want right?
When learning about German shepherd feeding, you need to
take into account the weight standards for this particular
breed: on males, 80 to 85 lbs; on females, 65 to 70 lbs.
Besides the food needed by a German shepherd, there is also
some Vitamin and mineral needs, including – in vitamins:
Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B, Vitamin D, Vitamin E,
Niacinamide , Biotin, Folic Acid, D-Calcium, Pantothenate and
Para Amino Benzoic Acid
And in minerals: Calcium Bone Meal, Iodine Sea Kelp, Zinc,
Phosphorus Bone Meal, Copper Glutonate, Iron Ferrous Fumerate,
Manganese, Magnesium and Potassium
If you are still unsure about the nutritional needs of your
dog and the good types of food to give him, you should visit a
veterinary who will point you the right food for your dog, you
can also find online guides that cover in detail this aspect
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