Royal Canine for Ace?? (4 months old)

HockeyAce18 · 08-16-2011, 03:55 PM

Hey guys, I read some of the threads about feeding our puppies on this forum, and noticed quite a few people feed their dogs Royal Canin. Yesterday I went in to buy him some new food, since I had heard Purina is not all that great for puppies. I saw a lot of the brands that are mentioned on this forum, but had no idea which one to go with. I asked the clerk to help me out, and the first thing is said was Royal Canin for German Shepherds because it is good for their sensitive stomachs. The bag has a German Shepherd on it, and he told me he definitely recommends that. The bag was around $55, and I figured I rather go expensive, yet know that Ace is getting good quality food. Just wondering if someone can give me some insight on this. Was it a good choice? Any other options?

Here is the website:

German Shepherd Food | Royal Canin

Thank you in advance.

whitemochi · 10-23-2011, 11:25 PM

I am currently feeding my 2month old puppy RC Breed specific German Shepherd Junior. The breeder i got her from ONLY feeds RC to her dogs and pups, so I was recommended this brand. I only feed my pup RC and nothing else, no treats etc, i even use the kibble as the 'reward', this is because i found that my pup gets an easily upset stomach whenever i give her a stick to chew on.

Heres what I think to the RC breed specific GSD food...

Pros...
-Pup LOVES it, wolfs it down to the point i have to feed her little at a time, maybe in 2 bowls, and use a Kong Wobbler for feeding time.
-Since day one, she has not been 'off' her food. Once she hears the bag, she stops whatever she is doing and sits right in front of me, waiting for her dinner.
-does not leave one piece of kibble, not one crumb in the bowl.
-even my fussy toy poodle is trying to go after it

Cons... (still trying to figure out if its to do with food)
-possibly because she is over eating, but she does produce some soft stool, however, since i got her from day one she has already been producing soft stool... will be vet checking her tomorrow during her 2nd vac
-she has been vomiting BUT mainly liquid, sometimes bits of food would come out, could possibly be drinking too much water or the excess acid/stomach fluid needing to come out during morning.

other than all the above i cant think of anything else.

I still have 2 bags left to go through! i am thinking of trying to switch to an all natural dog food (wainwrights hypoallergenic or james wellbeloved) and see if RC is the cause for loose stools? i hope its not because i also bought an 18kg bag of Maxi junior RC food which was on offer!

GizmoGSD · 10-23-2011, 11:35 PM

i am currently feeding my 3 month old gsd Innova large breed puppy .. low calcium and phos % ... that RC food seems interesting ... but having some analysis like other good food provide would be great , so we could see calcium % and more ...

Barb E · 10-24-2011, 01:30 PM

Royal Canin isn't my favorite food, but more importantly the GSD food isn't recommended for puppies.

From the link you posted:

Quote:

German Shepherd 24

Dog Food for German Shepherds over 15 months old

Notice their note that it is for dogs over 15 months old

Scarlettsmom · 10-24-2011, 05:10 PM

I have an adult dog on RC Osteo/Digest formula. We're happy with it.

chester · 10-25-2011, 03:03 PM

I use RC german shepherd 30 puppy food. 24 is for adult dogs and the 30 is for puppies

Rodney83 · 11-14-2011, 09:37 PM

Ive been feeding my Puppy RC for about 2 months now and he likes it. He is 4 1/2 months and about 50 Lbs. Usually eats round 7 cups a day. I switched from Blue Buffalo and his skin and coat look way better, he also has less gas.

BlackGSD · 11-14-2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodney83

Ive been feeding my Puppy RC for about 2 months now and he likes it. He is 4 1/2 months and about 50 Lbs. Usually eats round 7 cups a day.

Holy cow!!!

That is a LOT of food.

Rodney83 · 11-15-2011, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackGSD

Holy cow!!!

That is a LOT of food.

Yeah he is a monster. Both parents are OFA excellent and the dad is a 100+ pounds. So I know he is going to be a big guy and I'm not worried about his hips.

sable123 · 11-16-2011, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackGSD

Holy cow!!!

That is a LOT of food.

7 cups of RC is not really 7 cups of another. It is hard comparing food cup to cup when the RC kibbles are so radically shaped.

Have to go by weight. I doubt what he is feeding is that different when you look at weight.

08-16-2011, 03:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
HockeyAce18 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 28	Royal Canine for Ace?? (4 months old) Hey guys, I read some of the threads about feeding our puppies on this forum, and noticed quite a few people feed their dogs Royal Canin. Yesterday I went in to buy him some new food, since I had heard Purina is not all that great for puppies. I saw a lot of the brands that are mentioned on this forum, but had no idea which one to go with. I asked the clerk to help me out, and the first thing is said was Royal Canin for German Shepherds because it is good for their sensitive stomachs. The bag has a German Shepherd on it, and he told me he definitely recommends that. The bag was around $55, and I figured I rather go expensive, yet know that Ace is getting good quality food. Just wondering if someone can give me some insight on this. Was it a good choice? Any other options? Here is the website: German Shepherd Food \| Royal Canin Thank you in advance. Last edited by HockeyAce18; 08-16-2011 at 03:59 PM.

10-24-2011, 05:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scarlettsmom Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	I have an adult dog on RC Osteo/Digest formula. We're happy with it. __________________ Scarlett WGSD 2/07 CGC TDI Paige Husky/GSD mix 2/95-12/08 In a life and death situation, do something. . .. It may be wrong, but do something!

10-23-2011, 11:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
whitemochi New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 24	I am currently feeding my 2month old puppy RC Breed specific German Shepherd Junior. The breeder i got her from ONLY feeds RC to her dogs and pups, so I was recommended this brand. I only feed my pup RC and nothing else, no treats etc, i even use the kibble as the 'reward', this is because i found that my pup gets an easily upset stomach whenever i give her a stick to chew on. Heres what I think to the RC breed specific GSD food... Pros... -Pup LOVES it, wolfs it down to the point i have to feed her little at a time, maybe in 2 bowls, and use a Kong Wobbler for feeding time. -Since day one, she has not been 'off' her food. Once she hears the bag, she stops whatever she is doing and sits right in front of me, waiting for her dinner. -does not leave one piece of kibble, not one crumb in the bowl. -even my fussy toy poodle is trying to go after it Cons... (still trying to figure out if its to do with food) -possibly because she is over eating, but she does produce some soft stool, however, since i got her from day one she has already been producing soft stool... will be vet checking her tomorrow during her 2nd vac -she has been vomiting BUT mainly liquid, sometimes bits of food would come out, could possibly be drinking too much water or the excess acid/stomach fluid needing to come out during morning. other than all the above i cant think of anything else. I still have 2 bags left to go through! i am thinking of trying to switch to an all natural dog food (wainwrights hypoallergenic or james wellbeloved) and see if RC is the cause for loose stools? i hope its not because i also bought an 18kg bag of Maxi junior RC food which was on offer!

10-23-2011, 11:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
GizmoGSD Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 102	i am currently feeding my 3 month old gsd Innova large breed puppy .. low calcium and phos % ... that RC food seems interesting ... but having some analysis like other good food provide would be great , so we could see calcium % and more ...

10-25-2011, 03:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
chester Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: california Posts: 51	I use RC german shepherd 30 puppy food. 24 is for adult dogs and the 30 is for puppies

11-14-2011, 09:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rodney83 New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5	Ive been feeding my Puppy RC for about 2 months now and he likes it. He is 4 1/2 months and about 50 Lbs. Usually eats round 7 cups a day. I switched from Blue Buffalo and his skin and coat look way better, he also has less gas.

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