German Shepherds are a popular breed, understandably.
German Shepherds are a popular breed, understandably.

They’re pretty awesome.
They’re pretty awesome.

And they are generally healthy, but they are susceptible to a number of health conditions.
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
Several of which are food-related, from food intolerances and allergies to Inflammatory

Bowel Disease.
Bowel Disease.

Let’s see which top 5 dog foods are best for your German Shepherd so that your dog
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.
can have a happy tummy and you can have a happy dog.

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Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain
Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain

When we first got our German Shepherd (as a two-year-old adult rescue) it took us a
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.
while to figure out which foods she could tolerate.

Needless to say, she hadn’t been on a great diet before we got her.
Needless to say, she hadn’t been on a great diet before we got her.

Squirty poos were an issue - a major one.
Squirty poos were an issue - a major one.

After much trial and error, we came to the conclusion that she had a poultry allergy
After much trial and error, we came to the conclusion that she had a poultry allergy

(specifically chicken).
(specifically chicken).

So, our number one choice is the food we feed her today: Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain.
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.
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.
And most importantly not filled with chicken by-products and fillers.

Taste of the Wild is well-received by dog owners and their pooches.
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
It has antioxidant-rich fruits like blueberries and both Omega-3 and Omega 6, which promote

skin, coat, and joint health.
skin, coat, and joint health.

If I had to end the video right here, I would feel confident that you would walk away with
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.
excellent food for any large breed dog.

And it has a 5-star rating on both Amazon and Chewy.
And it has a 5-star rating on both Amazon and Chewy.

It seems quite a few people agree with me.
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.
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
After about a year and a half on the Sierra Mountain food, we can honestly say she likes

it.
it.

Although she is a bit of a brat and will demand fresh veggies be added from time to time.
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’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 get a bit of change if you buy from the links, but that in no way influences the products

I’m recommending.
I’m recommending.

Wellness Complete Health Whitefish & Sweet Potato
Wellness Complete Health Whitefish & Sweet Potato

Wellness Complete contains a number of the qualities you'd expect in high-quality dog
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.
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
In online reviews, the majority of owners say their dog enjoyed the food, and several

say it improved their dog's poos.
say it improved their dog's poos.

Yay for healthy poos.
Yay for healthy poos.

Those of us who have to pick them up afterward really appreciate the 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
Wellness Complete contains no poultry byproducts or wheat or corn fillers, things that may

trigger allergies.
trigger allergies.

Overall, it’s great food and one we’ve used for our dogs.
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.
Given the reasonable price and premium ingredients, it’s a great choice for your dog.

Natural Balance Limited Ingredients Lamb and Rice
Natural Balance Limited Ingredients Lamb and Rice

Another brand we’ve used is Natural Balance Limited Ingredients Lamb and Rice German Shepherds
Another brand we’ve used is Natural Balance Limited Ingredients Lamb and Rice German Shepherds

benefit from Limited Ingredient diets.
benefit from Limited Ingredient diets.

For starters, it makes it easier to pinpoint any food allergies or intolerances.
For starters, it makes it easier to pinpoint any food allergies or intolerances.

And most reviewers agree that Natural Balance is quality food.
And most reviewers agree that Natural Balance is quality food.

Our dogs have always found it Tasty.
Our dogs have always found it Tasty.

Unlike the previous two foods, Natural Balance doesn’t list probiotics among its ingredients,
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.
but it does list quite a few natural vitamin supplement sources.

Overall, it’s good quality dog food.
Overall, it’s good quality dog food.

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Lamb and Brown Rice
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Lamb and Brown Rice

One of the selling points of Blue Buffalo is Real Meat First.
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.
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
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.
flavors, or preservatives And, we have one of our dogs on it.

It’s great food.
It’s great food.

And Amazon and Chewy reviewers tend to agree with us.
And Amazon and Chewy reviewers tend to agree with us.

There are some online reviews that complain of inconsistencies and that Blue changes ingredients
There are some online reviews that complain of inconsistencies and that Blue changes ingredients

without changing labeling.
without changing labeling.

We’ve found no official reports proving those claims, dismissing the Fox News links.
We’ve found no official reports proving those claims, dismissing the Fox News links.

But, those claims might concern you.
But, those claims might concern you.

We still stand behind the product for now, as we have two dogs that eat Blue foods.
We still stand behind the product for now, as we have two dogs that eat Blue foods.

CANIDAE Grain-Free PURE Dry Dog Food
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
I’ll be honest with you, I’ve not a big fan of the “grain-free” craze among dog

owners.
owners.

Some claim that it’s more natural, that wolves don’t eat grain.
Some claim that it’s more natural, that wolves don’t eat grain.

However, dogs are not wolves.
However, dogs are not wolves.

Dogs have evolved alongside humans, eating our scraps, for some 30,000 years.
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.
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.
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.
That said, there is a place for grain-free foods.

In the case of food allergies, for example.
In the case of food allergies, for example.

And overall Canidae is a quality dog food and contains probiotics that may help your
And overall Canidae is a quality dog food and contains probiotics that may help your

German Shepherd digest its food.
German Shepherd digest its food.

You should be warned that it does contain chicken byproducts, which can be common allergens
You should be warned that it does contain chicken byproducts, which can be common allergens

among German Shepherds.
among German Shepherds.

While this is a good choice to have, I would only suggest it after exhausting the previous
While this is a good choice to have, I would only suggest it after exhausting the previous

options.
options.

You’re sure to find something on this list your German Shepherd will enjoy.
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.
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,
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.
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.
Here’s another video about German Shepherds you’re sure to enjoy.

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And as always, catch you next time.
And as always, catch you next time.