We feel strongly that good nutrition makes a difference. Dog foods vary greatly in their quality. All rescue dogs should be fed a premium dog food. Below is a summary of some of the references in Premium Vs. Grocery Brand Foods:
| Premium Brand | Grocery Brand |
|---|---|
| Consistency of recipe | Actual food can vary bag to bag |
| Meat is primary Protein Source | Usually soybeans are primary protein |
| Feed less per serving | Feed more to keep dogs' weight up |
| No to few fillers | Very full of fillers |
| Rice or barley as carbohydrate source | Lots and lots of corn (not easy to digest) |
| Meat products | Meat by-products (can actually be feathers) |
| Much less stool, consistent and solid | Much more stool, diarrhea, vomiting |
| No gas | Lots of gas, stomach irritation |
| Same price per serving as Grocery | Expensive, due to increased servings |
| Healthy, Shiny coat and skin | Dull coat, dry flaky skin |
| Healthier dog in long run | More health problems |
Premiums recommended by German Shepherd Rescue include:
| For Adult Dogs | For Puppies |
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Grocery brand pet foods are not as nutritionally balanced and do not have the consistency in recipe needed to maintain the overall health of your pet. Please use only premium diets.
Please avoid grocery brands, as they have been proven detrimental to canine health over continued use. Anytime a food contains high levels of poor digestible carbohydrates (corn), Animal by-products (not meat), has high levels of salt, sugar, and/or artificial flavors and colors, and lacks minerals, vitamins, and supplements such as glucosamine/chondroitin, they are just not as good for your pet.
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