1. Feed configuration: Fish or meat with high protein content should account for half of the German Shepherd’s feed, and the other half should be vegetarian food, vegetables and other foods rich in minerals and vitamins. This kind of dog is very interested in animal bones, so you might as well provide some. The advantage is that it can not only arouse the dog's appetite, but also promote the consolidation of canine teeth. It can also promote the dog's saliva secretion and help its digestion.
2. Feeding frequency: One meal a day is enough for an adult German Shepherd, and it cannot be eaten in small amounts like other dogs. Feeding should be done at a fixed time every day, and avoid feeding before intense training. If you perform training such as scent tracking after a full meal, you will not show a high degree of excitement, making the training less effective.
3. Feeding time: It is best to feed German Shepherd dogs in the evening, so as not to affect the training, but also to use this time to let them defecate to keep the kennel clean and hygienic. For those adult wolf dogs that are overweight, it is best to feed them every morning, so that they can lose weight through intense training activities during the day. Pay attention to nutritional intake during feeding.
4. Diet hygiene: German Shepherds should pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of their diet. The food must be fresh, and leftover food should not be saved for next time. Drinking water must be clean and provided 2 to 3 times a day. The trough and basin need to be cleaned every day, especially in hot summer. Also keep the dog's body clean and hygienic. Use a comb or brush to comb the dog's coat frequently. Before combing the dog's coat with a comb, it is best to rub the dog's coat with your hands repeatedly for a while. This will help the dog's blood circulation and protect the coat. Hair metabolism is beneficial.
5. Take a bath to prevent disease: German Shepherd dogs should take a bath every once in a while, especially in hot summer, they should take a bath every 3 to 5 days to remove dust and dirt on the body and keep the dog's body clean. Hygienic and will not breed parasites. The water temperature for bathing should not be too high, usually around 30 to 35 degrees Celsius. Every 3 to 5 days, the dog’s earwax, tartar and eye wax should also be removed. Wash your dog's eyes with 2% boric acid water every 1 to 2 weeks to ensure that it does not suffer from eye diseases. The dog's claws should also be trimmed every few days. If they are too long, it will affect walking.
