1. Food pairing
German shepherds should eat half of their diet high in protein fish or meat, and the other half should be vegetarian and vegetables and other foods rich in minerals and vitamins. This KIND OF DOG IS VERY INTERESTED IN ANIMAL bones, MIGHT AS WELL PROVIDE some, ITS ADVANTAGE IS not only can cause THE dog’s appetite, but also can promote the consolidation of the dog’s teeth, more can promote the dog’s saliva secretion, help its digestion.
2. Feeding frequency
Adult German SHEPHERDS should be fed only once a day, not as many small meals as other dogs. Feeding should be timed and fixed every day, and should not be fed before intense training. Training after a full meal, such as odor tracking, does not show high arousal, making training less effective.
3. Feeding time
The BEST TIME TO FEED German SHEPHERDS IS IN THE EVENING, SO AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH TRAINING, BUT ALSO TO ALLOW him to DEFecATE DURING THIS time to KEEP THE KENnel clean and HYGIENIC. For THOSE OVERWEIGHT ADULT DOGS, IT IS BEST TO FEED THEM EVERY MORNING, SO THAT THEY CAN LOSE WEIGHT through intense training activities during the day.
4. Diet hygiene
German Shepherd should pay attention to the cleanliness of the diet, the food must be fresh, the leftover food, do not leave for the next feeding. Drinking water must be clean and provided 2 to 3 times a day. Trough birdbath should be cleaned every day, especially hot summer. It is also necessary to keep the dog clean and hygienic. Often comb the coat with a comb or brush. Before combing the coat with a comb, it is best to rub the dog repeatedly with your hands for a while, which is helpful to the blood circulation of the dog and beneficial to the metabolism of the coat.
5. Bath care
German SHEPHERDS SHOULD BE WASHED EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, ESPECIALLY IN hot SUMMER, EVERY 3 ~ 5 days should BE WASHED to remove the dust and dirt on the body, in order to keep the dog clean and sanitary, do not breed parasites. Bath water temperature should not be too high, generally around 30 to 35 degrees Celsius. Earwax, tartar, and eye droppings should also be removed every three to five days. Wash your dog’s eyes with 2% boric acid water every 1 to 2 weeks to ensure that he does not develop eye diseases. The dog’s PAWS should be trimmed every few days, too long will affect walking.