Feeding questions - Page 1

 Hello,

 I have few questions actually :)

 1- if I am planning to feed my GSD puppy (4 months) home cooked food ( beef, carrots, rice or bread) what is the appropriate quantity should I give him each meal ?

 2- if I switched to dry food, I found here Royal Canin for GSDs Junior, I know that home cooked food is better ofcourse but is that brand good enough ?

 3- Can I mix between them ? I mean people told me that if the dog ate the home food he wouldn't accept the dry food after that and others told me it is not good for his digestive system, I am not sure as I haven't got the puppy yet and it is my first time :)

 if yes I can mix them what is the best combination ? I will try to increase the home food as much as I can but as plan B.

Thanks alot and kindly accept my ignorance :)

Khaled

If you are feeding a gsd puppy I would definitely find a better quality kibble;  Royal Canin is crap kibble and very possibly is on the "recall" list.  Or just do your home cooking.  YOu could also use something like The HOnest Kitchen formulas, really easy to prepare, the  "preference" formula you just add the meat after you soak in water for a few minutes.  Also is a balanced diet for your puppy so you don't have to play any guessing games while the puppy is growing up.

Good luck to you.  Nan

Do you use Honest Kitchen Preference, I have been thinnking about it and just do not know anyone that feeds it

My dogs love it and I think it is very good quality.

They get that as part of their diet mixed with whole ground chicken that I grind in my kitchen.  I make it in large batches and freezed it.  They eat it with raw chicken and beef whole parts and sometimes topped with raw egg yolk.

Michele

YesI do feed The Honest Kitchen Preference;  I also tried their Zeal, however, I like thePreference better as you can add your own fresh meat; I use many varieties of ground meats;  beef, pork, chicken, turkey, duck, rabbit, etc.  All work well with the Preference diet.  Love the convenience of having fruits/vegi's already done for you, stores well, lasts quite a while and this Month-July the manufacturer has a 20% discount.  Also save 10 bar codes (box tops) and you get a free box.  I use the Preference with some kind of meat in the AM and use other meats with bone and all in the PM feeding.  Don't use it twice per day unless I forget to take other meats out of the freezer.  So far, works well and they eat it well.  BOL  Nan

This is just a guess and I don't mean any offense but looking at the OP's name, it's possible that Royal Canin is the best kibble available in his area.

Agreed VKGSDs. Feed whatever meat you can get not cooked but raw. No bread or rice or anything. Add fish or fish oil to that. Best thing for them. If you think they are not getting enough vitamins add one meal a day of the kibble.

 Thanks to all,

VKGSDs ( Non taken :) and yes I didn't find better brand, I live in Dubai and I found here Royal Canine, Eukanuba, Pro Plan & Pedigree so I choosed Royal Canine as it is better than the others ( and correct me if I am wrong please)

Of course I will try to go with home food as much as I can but as I mentioned earlier I need a back up plan :)

magdalenasins, just give him raw meat each meal, that's it ?!!
how much each meal please? (quantity)

My suggestion is to try and find a grain free food. Dogs, especially GSD's have a lot of digestive issues and it is hard for them to digest grains.  I hope you can find one.  I just assumed that a pet food store anywhere would carry a grain free kibble. If not, Royal Canin is a good, in my opinion and of the ones you listed and if they are your only choice then that is the one I would pick as well.

Hello,  meat it has been  advised to boil and only once a week to give crude.Аdd to  the flour and sunflower meal and nettles.Excuse me for bad English.You see the change after 2 month.