Puppy Food

k.valencia · 07-29-2011, 03:19 PM

So I just got my White GSD! His name is Bentley! He's 8 weeks old!

I'm just wondering whats type of dog food do y'all recommend?
I've heard Wellness is good, BB, Innova, Acana, Orijen.
I'm really confused.
Whats the right amount of Calcium and Phosphorus is it suppose to have?

Also is Omega-3 really good for him?

**MaggieRoseLee** · 07-29-2011, 03:34 PM

what to feed my 4 month old pups

info on that post!

doggiedad · 07-29-2011, 04:20 PM

i've never fed puppy food. what did your
breeder have to say about your pups diet???

good luck with the new pup. what are your plans for the pup?
i like the name Bentley.

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Originally Posted by k.valencia

So I just got my White GSD! His name is Bentley! He's 8 weeks old!

I'm just wondering whats type of dog food do y'all recommend?
I've heard Wellness is good, BB, Innova, Acana, Orijen.
I'm really confused.
Whats the right amount of Calcium and Phosphorus is it suppose to have?

Also is Omega-3 really good for him?

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 07-30-2011, 09:06 AM

Feeding Puppies summary of how to chose puppy food

Alois · 07-31-2011, 12:07 PM

Diamond Naturals
Wellness Super mix 5
Innova Large breed puppy (purple bag)
Merrick Wilderness blend
Holistic Giant and large breed puppy
Blue Buffalo chicken and rice (blue/pink bag)

I have used all of these and our dogs loved them all. We tend to buy two different types and mix both on each meal. On the Merrick I should have bought the "puppy plate" but wasn't aware of it. No harm no foul.

ortjose · 08-19-2011, 07:28 PM

does royal canin for german shepherd puppy is a good feed fro them ??? just asking give me an opinion on that...thankz

jwemt81 · 08-19-2011, 08:58 PM

You'll need to find of what your breeder is feeding the puppies and stick with that for at least a few weeks while your pup adjusts to his new surroundings. Then, if you decide to switch to a different food, just be sure to make a slow transition by mixing the old food in with the new for at least a week or two. Puppies have very sensitive systems and if you suddenly switch your pup to a totally new food that he isn't used to, it can cause digestive upset. A lot of breeders and owners don't even feed puppy food. Our breeder recommends switching to adult food when the pup is around 4 months old. GSDs are a large breed, so they need to grow slowly to reduce the risk of developing hip and other orthopedic problems later in life. We have all 3 of our dogs on Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach and they do amazingly well on it. (BTW: None of our dogs have skin or stomach issues. We just like the ingredients and it makes their coats look awesome.)

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k.valencia New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1	Puppy Food So I just got my White GSD! His name is Bentley! He's 8 weeks old! I'm just wondering whats type of dog food do y'all recommend? I've heard Wellness is good, BB, Innova, Acana, Orijen. I'm really confused. Whats the right amount of Calcium and Phosphorus is it suppose to have? Also is Omega-3 really good for him?

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07-31-2011, 12:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alois Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Elgin TX Posts: 93	Diamond Naturals Wellness Super mix 5 Innova Large breed puppy (purple bag) Merrick Wilderness blend Holistic Giant and large breed puppy Blue Buffalo chicken and rice (blue/pink bag) I have used all of these and our dogs loved them all. We tend to buy two different types and mix both on each meal. On the Merrick I should have bought the "puppy plate" but wasn't aware of it. No harm no foul.

08-19-2011, 07:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
ortjose New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Jose,CA Posts: 9	does royal canin for german shepherd puppy is a good feed fro them ??? just asking give me an opinion on that...thankz

08-19-2011, 08:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
jwemt81 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 25	You'll need to find of what your breeder is feeding the puppies and stick with that for at least a few weeks while your pup adjusts to his new surroundings. Then, if you decide to switch to a different food, just be sure to make a slow transition by mixing the old food in with the new for at least a week or two. Puppies have very sensitive systems and if you suddenly switch your pup to a totally new food that he isn't used to, it can cause digestive upset. A lot of breeders and owners don't even feed puppy food. Our breeder recommends switching to adult food when the pup is around 4 months old. GSDs are a large breed, so they need to grow slowly to reduce the risk of developing hip and other orthopedic problems later in life. We have all 3 of our dogs on Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach and they do amazingly well on it. (BTW: None of our dogs have skin or stomach issues. We just like the ingredients and it makes their coats look awesome.)

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