Professional German Shepherd Adult Dry Dog Food
German Shepherds are well-known for their intelligence and athleticism. With targeted nutrients, GERMAN SHEPHERD ADULT helps to support skin, joints and muscles, while the customized kibble has an increased surface area to increase digestibility. GERMAN SHEPHERD ADULT is designed exclusively for purebred German Shepherds over 15 months.
Benefits
TAILOR-MADE KIBBLE DESIGN FOR THE GERMAN SHEPHERD
Kibble is designed in the shape of an “X” which has a high surface area to increase digestibility for the German Shepherd's sensitive digestive tract.
DIGESTIVE PERFORMANCE
A longer colonic transit time, plus increased colonic permeability in large breed dogs can lead to more fermentation and poor stool quality. GERMAN SHEPHERD ADULT contributes to supporting this breed's sensitive digestive system with highly digestible proteins (LIPs*), prebiotic support (MOS**) and a specific fibre blend to limit intestinal fermentation and to help maintain a balanced intestinal flora.
HEALTHY SKIN & COAT
The German Shepherd has alkaline skin which increases the risk of skin infections and a thick, double coat. Targeted nutrition is important for maintaining a healthy skin and coat. The GERMAN SHEPHERD ADULT formula helps strengthen the skin barrier and supports skin regeneration with an exclusive complex of nutrients including PINCH, omega 3s (EPA and DHA), omega 6s, vitamin A, biotin, and high quality protein.
BONE & JOINT HEALTH
The German Shepherd is susceptible to hip dysplasia, and can have an active lifestyle that leads to hard working joints. The GERMAN SHEPHERD ADULT formula nutritionally supports the German Shepherd’s bones and joints with an appropriate mineral balance (calcium and phosphorus), glucosamine, chondroitin and omega 3s (EPA and DHA) to supply the building blocks for joint regeneration and help reduce inflammation.
*Low indigestible proteins **Mannanoligosaccharides
Brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, brown rice, oat groats, chicken fat, pork meal, natural flavors, powdered cellulose, wheat gluten, dried plain beet pulp, fish oil, vegetable oil, sodium silico aluminate, coprah oil, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, L-tyrosine, salt, sodium tripolyphosphate, taurine, hydrolyzed yeast, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), inositol, niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], choline chloride, DL-methionine, glucosamine hydrochloride, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), monocalcium phosphate, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], tea, chondroitin sulfate, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.
This diet contains 3785 kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME) per kilogram or 322 kilocalories ME per cup on an as fed basis (calculated).
| Weight of Dog | Normal Activity | High Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 57.3 lb (26 kg) | 5 cups (424 g) | 6 cups (512 g) |
| 61.7 lb (28 kg) | 5 1/4 cups (449 g) | 6 3/8 cups (542 g) |
| 70.5 lb (32 kg) | 5 7/8 cups (496 g) | 7 cups (599 g) |
| 83.8 lb (38 kg) | 6 5/8 cups (564 g) | 8 cups (681 g) |
| 88.2 lb (40 kg) | 6 7/8 cups (586 g) | 8 1/4 cups (708 g) |
| 97 lb (44 kg) | 7 3/8 cups (630 g) | 8 7/8 cups (760 g) |
| 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces = 85 grams |
| Crude Protein (min) | 22% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 17% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 5% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)* (min) | 0.24% |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)* (min) | 0.1% |
| Glucosamine* (min) | 750 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin sulfate* (min) | 25 mg/kg |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
