10 best feeds for sheep dogs

The health and well-being of a four-legged pet depends largely on the chosen method of feeding. Manufacturers offer dry, wet and holistic feed with different fillers with the necessary macro- and micronutrients. However, breeders claim that not all firms are responsible for choosing ingredients. Because of this, dogs deteriorate wool, activity disappears, allergies appear.

Relatively recently in the market appeared holistic feed. The main difference was immediately noticed by both amateurs and specialists - the high price. The cost is justified by the use of quality products and an integrated approach to the creation of a diet. For example, the meat content reaches 50-80%. However, the feed does not have to be very expensive, the main thing is a balanced composition.

German shepherds, like other breeds, have structural features of the body. For example, they have digestive problems due to the short gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, feed for this breed should be easily digested and have a high calorie content. We have compiled a ranking of the best options based on the opinions of users and veterinarians. Take into account the balance, composition, nutrients.

Top 10 best feed for shepherd

10 Eukanuba Adult Dry Dog Food For Large Breed

Opens the ranking of the most worthy of Eukanuba Adult Dry Dog Food For Large Breed, designed for large dogs aged from one to 6 years. The manufacturer has released several flavors, balancing each version. According to him, the product restores cartilage tissue, stimulates the digestive system. With regular consumption of food increases endurance, forms healthy bones. The composition has Omega-3 and Omega-6, thanks to which the skin and coat are improved. Beet pulp acts as fiber. Carbohydrates regulate blood sugar levels.

Buyers say that pets eat food with pleasure, there is no smell from the mouth. And others complain of allergies, because there is chicken in the composition. The food is intended only for healthy dogs, it is not suitable for sensitive pets. It is a little strange that in packs with tastes of lamb and salmon in the first place is chicken. If there is rice on the package, there will be corn for the volume. You must accurately follow the dosage, otherwise the dog will begin to get fat. The feed is very nutritious, the protein in the composition of a lot.

9 Arden Grange Sensitive

Arden Grange Sensitive was created specifically for adult dogs with digestive problems and sensitive skin. Instead of the usual cereal manufacturer has added white fish, from which the pet gets fatty acids and proteins. Quality protein is the main advantage of the product. Carbohydrates are corn and rice, accounting for about 50% by weight. The only source of lipids here is chicken fat. It is often used by manufacturers, as it is easily digested and contains substances useful to the skin. Some advise food for aging dogs because of a complex of vitamins for joints and ligaments.

Buyers say that pets like the product, they do not refuse it. Although the smell is very strong, fishy. As fiber here beet pulp, improves digestion. Although it can not boast of nutritional properties, it is often added to reduce the cost. A more serious reason for which we did not put the food above - chicken digest in the composition. Veterinarians consider it a low-quality by-product. Because of it, wool can tarnish, it is better to give vitamins with food.

8 Orijen Adult Dog

Orijen Adult Dog caught our attention with an excellent composition: 80% was given to boneless meat, fish and liver. It also contains legumes, dried vegetables, whole eggs, fruits and herbs. The manufacturer has added trace elements and vitamins to maintain health. Strong granules will clean the mouth and tongue of the German Shepherd. Breeders say that pets are happy to eat their food. But people are deterred by the strong smell of fish. The unpleasant aroma is compensated by a high protein content - as much as 38%, the food is very nutritious. Although debates about the utility of a high protein diet have been going on for many years, some do not accept it.

Buyers in the reviews say that the German Shepherd can only be fed this product, it will remain strong, healthy and active. Some warn that a dog may pick and choose after switching from a cheaper meal because there are no flavors in it. Not happy with the cost, although the product is consumed slowly. The high content of legumes sometimes affects gas formation. Fiber in the composition is much more than in other feed, so the load on the stomach increases.

7 BRIT Premium Adult L

BRIT Premium Adult L is a premium-grade dry food (non-holistic) with high meat content. It is suitable for the daily ration of an adult dog, rice, corn and dried fruits are used as carbohydrates. The composition also has fat and flour from chicken meat. The manufacturer added essential vitamins (zinc, copper) to maintain the health of the animal. Veterinarians claim that this product has everything you need for a complete diet. Buyers in the reviews say that pets become more active, the wool begins to shine. Food almost does not smell. Breeders say that if a strange fish scent comes from BRIT, then the storage conditions have been violated.

A nice bonus is the availability of the product in most supermarkets, it is much cheaper than the leaders of the rating. Some BRITs seem very dry, but for shepherd dogs such consistency is great. The pack is a bit depressing, it was on it that the manufacturer saved. The bag has no clips, the material itself is very flimsy. Individual intolerance of ingredients is possible due to the flour of chicken meat. Most often, it manifests a strong smell from the mouth.

6 Proseries Holistic hypoallergenic

We considered Proseries Holistic hypoallergenic one of the best, where anchovies and herring act as a protein, and not chicken. Complex carbohydrates are also enough: rice, barley and oats. There are no popular allergens in the composition, such as soy, poultry, wheat, corn and eggs. The manufacturer added chondroprotectors that support joint health. The package says that the pet's coat and skin will get better, the symptoms of allergies will go away. Similar food is at the company Acana, which we will discuss below, but it costs 1.5 thousand rubles more. Dogs eat this mixture with pleasure, breeders note that itching disappears, hairs grow over. Large granules are suitable for adult pets, but for puppies the product is not suitable.

Buyers say that the feed contains everything for nutritional shepherd dogs from adolescent to old age. Cereals, from which there are swellings, are replaced by vegetables. Energy supply saturated amino acids. In the composition there are medicinal herbs that improve the microflora. Of the minuses, the reviews point out a very strong smell of fish, it repels some dogs.Finding food in pet stores is difficult. For healthy dogs without allergies, there are more affordable, but no less high-quality alternatives.

5 HILL’S PRESCRIPTION Diet L / D Canine Hepatic Health Dry

HILL’S PRESCRIPTION Diet L / D Canine Hepatic Health Dry deserves to be on the list of the best thanks to its unique therapeutic formula. Dry food is suitable for dogs with liver and urolithic problems. The manufacturer added vitamins and minerals that support the work of important organs of the animal. It is recommended by veterinarians after surgery. The main feature is the relief of the load on the liver and the digestive tract. In addition, it provides enough energy to restore the body of the pet.

Buyers warn that it is not necessary to feed something else while using this product, there are already enough vitamins. It is advised to give it within six months, then take a break for 4-5 months. The feed has a very faint odor, calm and quiet. It suits the most fastidious animals who refuse to swallow the medicine. However, the product is still medicinal, many recommend contacting a veterinarian and getting approval. He has contraindications. Proteins in the composition is less than in other feeds, it is also important to consider.

4 GO! Daily Defense Lamb Dog Recipe

GO! The Daily Defense Lamb Dog Recipe is on the best list thanks to its thoughtful composition, which is suitable for both adult dogs and puppies. It is based on lamb meat, rich in proteins. It is supplemented with carbohydrates from oatmeal and brown rice. Dried fruits and vegetables support the immune system. The manufacturer claims that if you feed your pet with this product, he will receive all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Dry food is designed to improve health and the cardiovascular system. Calcium and phosphorus strengthen teeth and bones. Probiotics protect the poor digestion of German shepherds. Omega-3 cares for skin and coat.

Buyers say convenient packaging: just pull the top and then close the velcro. The product smells faintly, the aromas remain in the pack. Many say the size of pellets that clean teeth and tongue suitable for sheepdogs. They are round and flat, soaked puppies fit. In the reviews mention improvement in the appearance of the pet, the wool becomes thicker, shiny. Allergies do not cause food, rashes in animals there. Here are just dust granules strongly in a bag a lot of crumbs. Some dogs do not like the taste, because there are no amplifiers here.

3 Barking Heads golden years

Opens the top three best Barking Heads golden years, designed for older dogs. It includes trout, chicken fillet, rice, peas, potatoes, algae, vegetables and fruits. The manufacturer added cranberries to maintain urine pH, prevent cystitis and urolithiasis. Vitamins protect the joints, L-carnitine and probiotics make the pet more active. There are several flavors to choose from, each option is balanced, enriched with minerals. The company Barking Heads is deservedly considered one of the best manufacturers of dry food, it is close to the natural diet. In one package there are granules of different shapes for cleaning teeth and tongue.

Buyers say that the product is produced both in dry form and as canned food, but only the first one is sold in Russian stores. Food is 85% meat, this result cannot be surpassed by competitors. Many people note a well thought out recipe, which contains vitamins for the joints and the brain. Owners of shepherd dogs say that the dog eats with pleasure. The only negative - the presence of legumes and potatoes, which replace cheap cereals. If the dog starts to get fat, you can transfer it to a line for losing weight with chicken and brown rice.

2 Grandorf Natural & Healthy

At one of the highest places is located Grandorf Natural & Healthy, containing several types of meat: poultry, rabbit, veal, fish. There is no chicken, so dry food is suitable for pets with allergies.As complex carbohydrates serves rice. Vitamin complexes are completely natural. The producer added Antarctic krill - small crustaceans that surpass maize in utility. No dyes, preservatives and cheap fillers. The company relied on reviews of veterinarians and breeders to create a product to maintain the activity and cheerfulness of the pet.

Buyers note that the food feeds, provides the necessary trace elements and nutrients. He fights against the main problem of German shepherds - weak digestion, and also prevents the development of urolithiasis. Buyers say high-quality meat in the composition, it is here as much as 70%. Saturation is faster than eating less nutritious foods. Many have noted a convenient package with a lock that protects the feed from weathering. The only drawback - the lack of a free sale, the product is only in online stores.

1 Acana Adult Dog

In the first place among the best we put the popular food Acana Adult Dog, which contains 55% of meat, including salmon and chicken fillets. The manufacturer says that the bird is grown without the use of antibiotics and hormones, so there is no risk of getting skin irritation. Brown rice, oats and peas act as carbohydrates, the sugar content is minimal. The health of the German Shepherd is supported by fruits and vegetables, berries, algae and a vitamin-mineral supplement. According to the company, if you regularly feed the dog with this product, it will become more active, the wool will shine. And when the taste pall, you can choose another from a wide range. Packages differ in color depending on the composition, there are both small and large packs.

Buyers say that although dry food is more expensive than many analogues, it justifies its cost. Consumption is quite large, a pack is convenient to use. On the package there is a label that opens the feed. And the clasp will not allow the abyss of an already open pack. Many in the reviews talk about large granules that clean the teeth. Pleases the absence of an aggressive smell, a little felt liver. The product is available in stores in major cities and online.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of feed for the shepherd?
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Acana

Grandorf

Barking heads

GO!

Hill's Pet Nutrition

Proseries

BRIT

Orijen

Arden grange

Eukanuba

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