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Doberman Puppy Supplements

July 31st, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Doberman Health

Most of your dog’s nutritional needs should be met by the good quality food you provide them. But as an extra reassurance you may wish to give your Doberman adult or puppy supplements. Before you decide on using supplements you should discuss your particular dog’s health with your vet. The vet can also suggest what the proper dosage should be for your dog’s weight. In most cases the average healthy dog can benefit from a multivitamin & mineral and fish oil supplements.

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Dog Food Brands Comparison Cheat Sheet

July 28th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Doberman Health

So we decide on a commercial dry dog food, but which one? Here is a cheat sheet you may want to print out and take with you to the store, to help you compare different dog food brands. Now you will know how to find a good dog food to feed your dog and pick out dog food that is harmful to your dog. Grab a bag, look for the labelling and compare it to this cheat sheet. Following these guidelines doesn’t guarantee you’ll get good quality, human grade ingredients or that the processing techniques haven’t destroyed most of the nutrients, but it will filter out the worst commercial dog food. Lastly use the feeding portion sizes on the bag as a guideline not a rule. The amount you need to feed a dog varies depending on it’s age, breed, activity level and any specific health issues. You are better to compare your dog’s weight against the Body Condition Score and adjust portion sizes as needed.

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Best Dog Food For Dobermans?

July 27th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Doberman Health

Just like we humans need proper nutrition to be healthy and happy so too do our dogs. But the decision on what to feed our dogs can be a confusing one. Grocery stores usually have a whole aisle dedicated to pet food with a large assortment of products. The fact that there lacks regulations in pet food labelling only makes things harder for consumers. But with the very real concern of contaminated food from bacteria and chemicals, we need to put some effort into educating ourselves for the sake of our pet’s well-being.  So what doberman food should we consider?

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