So, you’ve always wanted a German Shepherd but have noticed that when your around dogs your nose starts to run or you start sneezing or wheezing. If this is the case you are not alone, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America “In the United States, as many as three in 10 people […]
Cheese is my go-to food. Feeling hungry in the morning – cheese. Needing an afternoon snack – cheese. The quantity of cheese we get through in our house weekly means that our German Shepherds naturally get their paws on some scraps. Cheese is often recommended as a training treat by a number a trainers and […]
Omega-3 is hailed as a saviour in the human world due to it’s wide-ranging health benefits. A lot of foods including fish, cheese and nuts contain Omega-3. But is Omega-3 as important in the dog world? Do German Shepherd Dogs need Omega-3? Yes, Omega-3 is important to a German Shepherd Dogs health. Studies have shown […]
Protein is an essential nutrient for your German Shepherd. The essential amino acids found in protein is needed to build strong muscles, joints and bones and also provides your GSD with energy. However, like many things too much of a good thing is not always good for them. It is often assumed that German Shepherds […]
Eggs, one of the most versatile foods and a food item most households have in abundance. Whether it is cooking breakfast and some scrambled egg escapes the pan and falls on the floor or you’ve over-budgeted for the month and have some spare whether your German Shepherd can eat Eggs is a surprisingly common question. […]
Dehydration in German Shepherds is a big issue for many dog owners. This breed is made up of large-sized dogs that usually have a coarse, coat that can easily lead to overheating during the warm summer months. Some coats are long while others are double. Even during basic exercise sessions or taking a walk, the […]
Bloat, one of the worst diseases you can see in a German Shepherd. It used to be the case that bloat would unfortunately kill a German Shepherd over 50% of the time. Thankfully with advancements in medicine and veterinary practices this number has dropped to around 30%, still a number that is too high in […]
A lot of us have been there, It’s a hot day and your German Shepherd is panting heavily, worried your pup is getting too hot you’ve found yourself looking at the clippers and wondering if you can shave your German Shepherd’s fur, or possibly you’ve been watching the 100th clump of hair that day work […]
Raised dog bowls, popularly known as elevated bowls or feeders, have become quite the topic of discussion with most dog owners. Many German Shepherd owners are torn between whether or not to use these elevated bowls. Are elevated bowls bad for a healthy German shepherd? Well, yes, because they increase the chances of bloating. According […]
Hot spots, also referred to as Summer Sores and moist dermatitis is a term that is used to describe several skin problems that are common in German Shepherds. Hotspots are a nightmare since they spread quickly and can be rather painful. What are hot spots in brief? A hot spot is like a large, raw, […]
