German Shepherds are a popular breed, understandably.
They’re pretty awesome.
And they are generally healthy, but they are susceptible to a number of health conditions.
Several of which are food-related, from food intolerances and allergies to Inflammatory
Bowel Disease.
Let’s see which top 5 dog foods are best for your German Shepherd so that your dog
can have a happy tummy and you can have a happy dog.
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Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain
When we first got our German Shepherd (as a two-year-old adult rescue) it took us a
while to figure out which foods she could tolerate.
Needless to say, she hadn’t been on a great diet before we got her.
Squirty poos were an issue - a major one.
After much trial and error, we came to the conclusion that she had a poultry allergy
(specifically chicken).
So, our number one choice is the food we feed her today: Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain.
It’s a lamb-based food made with high-quality ingredients and beneficial probiotics.
And most importantly not filled with chicken by-products and fillers.
Taste of the Wild is well-received by dog owners and their pooches.
It has antioxidant-rich fruits like blueberries and both Omega-3 and Omega 6, which promote
skin, coat, and joint health.
If I had to end the video right here, I would feel confident that you would walk away with
excellent food for any large breed dog.
And it has a 5-star rating on both Amazon and Chewy.
It seems quite a few people agree with me.
One of the issues we ran into with her is she’d lose interest in foods.
After about a year and a half on the Sierra Mountain food, we can honestly say she likes
it.
Although she is a bit of a brat and will demand fresh veggies be added from time to time.
I’ve included links in the description for each of the foods we’ll look at.
I get a bit of change if you buy from the links, but that in no way influences the products
I’m recommending.
Wellness Complete Health Whitefish & Sweet Potato
Wellness Complete contains a number of the qualities you'd expect in high-quality dog
food, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidant-rich components.
In online reviews, the majority of owners say their dog enjoyed the food, and several
say it improved their dog's poos.
Yay for healthy poos.
Those of us who have to pick them up afterward really appreciate the healthy poos.
Wellness Complete contains no poultry byproducts or wheat or corn fillers, things that may
trigger allergies.
Overall, it’s great food and one we’ve used for our dogs.
Given the reasonable price and premium ingredients, it’s a great choice for your dog.
Natural Balance Limited Ingredients Lamb and Rice
Another brand we’ve used is Natural Balance Limited Ingredients Lamb and Rice German Shepherds
benefit from Limited Ingredient diets.
For starters, it makes it easier to pinpoint any food allergies or intolerances.
And most reviewers agree that Natural Balance is quality food.
Our dogs have always found it Tasty.
Unlike the previous two foods, Natural Balance doesn’t list probiotics among its ingredients,
but it does list quite a few natural vitamin supplement sources.
Overall, it’s good quality dog food.
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Lamb and Brown Rice
One of the selling points of Blue Buffalo is Real Meat First.
In the case of the Lamb and Brown Rice, that first ingredient is certainly Lamb.
And importantly, BLUE contains NO poultry by-product meals, corn, wheat, soy, artificial
flavors, or preservatives And, we have one of our dogs on it.
It’s great food.
And Amazon and Chewy reviewers tend to agree with us.
There are some online reviews that complain of inconsistencies and that Blue changes ingredients
without changing labeling.
We’ve found no official reports proving those claims, dismissing the Fox News links.
But, those claims might concern you.
We still stand behind the product for now, as we have two dogs that eat Blue foods.
CANIDAE Grain-Free PURE Dry Dog Food
I’ll be honest with you, I’ve not a big fan of the “grain-free” craze among dog
owners.
Some claim that it’s more natural, that wolves don’t eat grain.
However, dogs are not wolves.
Dogs have evolved alongside humans, eating our scraps, for some 30,000 years.
That’s plenty of time for grains to become part of a dog’s dietary needs.
And vets generally agree, grain-free diets have been linked with heart disease in dogs.
That said, there is a place for grain-free foods.
In the case of food allergies, for example.
And overall Canidae is a quality dog food and contains probiotics that may help your
German Shepherd digest its food.
You should be warned that it does contain chicken byproducts, which can be common allergens
among German Shepherds.
While this is a good choice to have, I would only suggest it after exhausting the previous
options.
You’re sure to find something on this list your German Shepherd will enjoy.
A quick tip is to stay consistent with what you feed your dog.
And, if you must switch for any reason, give yourself enough time to mix the two foods,
the old and the new for a few days before completely switching over to the new diet.
Here’s another video about German Shepherds you’re sure to enjoy.
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