Best feed for German Shepherd Dog? Diet

Basically I agree with you as I'm not fussed about what anyone else feeds either, I'm certainly not evangelical about it like some raw feeders. I am fussed about what mine eat and have researched enough to feel comfortable believing they are not lacking calcium or vitamin D as Pam's link suggests. You would hope specialists would know what they're talking about but then you'd hope the specialists would agree too and they clearly don't. So as with everything else you have to work it out for yourself and do what you think is best for your dog.

I don't recall the name of the vet that spoke on diet. It was a seminar at the Cambridge referral centre, each specialist gave a talk on their closed field, from diet ,skin HD , cancers, ears and so on...All are specialists in their own field and only see clients through referral.

It doesn't matter Jackie I wasn't after the name, the point I was making was there seem to be as many for as against and you'll always find someone to support both sides of the discussion, clarification and definitive answers seem impossible to come by, in my opinion.

Another interesting fact one vet gave in regards to bloat....he said if you dog suffered an attack do not let your vet rush them straight into surgery! they must first get the dog stabilised , as it's crucial for a positive outcome, due to the toxins ( I think)...sadly he said many vets don't realise this.

Also he said bloat mostly happens at night, an the sooner you act the better(we all know that) , but he said if it happens when you are there there is more chance of survival, I.e if you are in bed and you don't see it till the morning,

There will always be the age old debate on Raw v Dry,(same as the vaccination debate) lve had a few GSD over the years with sensitive tummies, but through trial and error was able to manage them. There are pros & cons to both and we are constantly bombarded by conflicting views is it any wonder many owners become confused.

I sometimes think we worry too much about it, if your dog enjoys their food and is looking fit, healthy and full of beans on it, that’s all that matters, Ive known dogs live to a ripe old age having been fed on what some would consider crap food.

Mine have tripe for breakfast with some veg and Supadog Sensitive in the evening they look great on it that’s all that matters to me .

Sorry I thought as Jackie had quoted my link she was referring to the specialist I quoted

Don't worry about it Pam, I'm easily confused at the best of times

No sorry, was just coincidental your thread and the seminar