GermanShepherd, because of its large body size and energy intake needs, often have a partial eclipse. Fortunately, there are many kinds of dog food on the market, and it is very convenient to make at home, so it is no longer difficult to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of dogs. But don't forget it's up to you to decide what to feed your dog. Let's take a look at the types of dog food on the market, hoping to give you some reference.

1. Canned food

The juicy and soft canned food has different tastes and bites, which can stimulate the dog's appetite. But it's high in protein, and usually increases calorie and carbohydrate intake when mixed with dry dog food. And it loses its umami after a while after opening.

2. Dry meat patties

Crunchy dry meat patties are added to canned food to feed dogs, which not only increases the fiber and fat, but also strengthens the movement of the palate. .

3. Dry dog food

Completely dry dog food is nutritionally balanced and can be stored in large quantities. Because it contains 4 times the calories of canned food, be careful not to eat too much when feeding. There are also several types of dry dog food:

Highly nutritious. Suitable for growing German Shepherd puppies, but be careful to choose easily digestible ones.

Normal. For adult dogs, nutrition and calories have been calculated according to the amount of activity.

Low-calorie card type. It is suitable for old dogs, obese dogs or dogs with insufficient exercise. It is a low-calorie diet food.

For grinding. A large, crumbly dry food that stabilizes gums and removes tartar.

4. Semi-raw food

This food is similar to cheese and contains 3 times the calories of canned food. However, the carbohydrate content is high, and dogs with diabetes do not like to eat it. Like dry dog food, leaving it out for a day will not affect its taste, and it can be fed in small amounts to gluttonous and elderly dogs, depending on how much exercise they get.

5. Chews

This is a kind of bone-like gelatinous substance made by compressing bovine bone meal. Dogs need to grind their teeth frequently, but if the glue is too small, it will be swallowed in one bite. The thin and brittle chicken bones can easily hurt the mouth and stomach. If the beef bones are too hard, the teeth may be broken, so this is a very suitable food.

6. Home Food

A well-balanced and rich diet for us humans may not necessarily be nutritionally balanced for dogs. Feeding the leftover food on the dog's table will develop the bad habit of begging. So at home we can make some dog food, chicken nugget bibimbap or noodles, which is a very suitable food. Chicken is easy to digest, and its calories are lower than beef and pork. But remember not to put spices. The amount of rice or noodles should be eaten at one time.