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by Jan Ryan

No breed of dog works harder than the brave, majestic German Shepherd. As you read these words on your computer screen, all over the world German Shepherd dogs are guarding people and property, working alongside police and military officers in perilous conditions, guiding the blind, assisting the disabled, standing by for search and rescue missions, and relaxing with their owners as beloved pets. That’s how it has been since the breed originated as a herding dog.

German Shepherds tend to suffer from skin allergies, a problem that can be exacerbated by not paying attention to German Shepherd nutrition. You can help your dog avoid allergy problems by feeding your dog premium quality German Shepherd dog food recipes that you make yourself, in your kitchen, from ordinary ingredients available at any grocery store.

Providing for your German Shepherd’s care means you should provide the best dog food you can afford. An economical solution to high-priced premium dog foods is to make your own dog food. Start with five basic ingredients, and turn them into a collection of German Shepherd dog food recipes that your dog loves.

For the protein component, brown lean meat like ground turkey, chicken, beef, or lamb. The starch component can be met with wheat germ, breadcrumbs, oatmeal, mashed potatoes, cooked rice, or boiled noodles. Experiment with different vegetables to see what kind of vegetables your dog likes.

When putting together dog food recipes for your German Shepherd’s nutrition, use eggs or lean meat for the protein. There are dozens of ingredients you can use for the starch. Start with oatmeal, breadcrumbs, baked potatoes, steamed rice or boiled noodles. Try different cooked vegetables until you find one your dog likes. Some dogs like tomatoes while others like peas, carrots or celery. You’ll know you’ve found the right one for your German Shepherd’s nutrition when your dog begs for more!

Drastic changes in German Shepherd nutrition can cause health problems that require veterinary care for your family pet. Therefore, make any changes in your German Shepherd’s dog food gradually.

Ask your German Shepherd breeder for a sample of puppy food so you can continue to feed your new puppy the same dog food as the breeder fed it. Add a little bit of nutritious homemade food to the breeder’s food every day, until finally your dog is eating one hundred percent homemade food.

If your German Shepherd dog has health problems, you should consult with your veterinarian before making any changes to your dog’s diet. Your veterinarian will advise you whether you can safely change the diet of a dog that is being treated for a medical condition or has been diagnosed with a medical disorder.

About the Author:

About the author: Jan Ryan is an avid lover of the German Shepherd and owns a popular website where you’ll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved German Shepherd. Among other topics there, you will find out more about German Shepherd nutrition plus a whole lot more.