Your German Shepherd Puppy will arrive with a bag of dry kibble. We recommend continuing to feed your German Shepherd Puppy the same food and slowly (over the course of 5 days) wean them off and put on a holistic puppy food such as Vet’s Choice or Wellness. During this weaning period, your German Shepherd Puppies stool may become soft or even turn to diarrhea. For this we recommend adding cooked white rice (no butter or flavorings) to the dry kibble.

Feeding Schedule

We recommend feeding your German Shepherd Puppy 3X daily (morning, afternoon, evening) until 6 months of age. After 6 months of age, you can feed your German Shepherd Puppy 2X daily (morning, evening). Adjustments can be made depending on your personal schedule. You should never leave food out all day long so that your German Shepherd Puppy will eat whenever he wants. You want your German Shepherd Puppy to eat on a set schedule.

Amount of Food

Follow the recommendations of the food manufacturer. On the back of the puppy food bag, you will find detailed feeding quantity based on your German Shepherd Puppies age and size.

Water

Water is to be left out all day and night. Never deprive your German Shepherd Puppy of fresh, clean water. Water is the most important nutrient of all.

Treats

Treats should never account for more than 10% of your German Shepherd Puppies caloric intake. Your puppy’s food is his sole source for the nutrition he needs, so do not over do it with the treats. Hard chew treats keep your German Shepherd Puppy entertained and may improve dental health by exercising the gums and scraping the teeth. It also satisfies your German Shepherd Puppies need to chew.

 

DO NOT GIVE YOUR GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY RAWHIDES OR PIG EARS FOR PUPPY TEETHING/TREATS.

Pig ears break into small sharp pieces that can easily cause blockage. Rawhides are indigestible and can cause your puppy to vomit. We recommend Bull Sticks for teething and milk bone dog biscuits for treats.