Hi Everyone,

Two questions really,  I have a GSD boy of a 11 months who leaves rather sloppy poops behind (Sorry i know its early) not every time but often enough.  Took him to the vets to get him checked out and everything is fine, he sugguested changing his food but didn't offer a brand. I've spoken to a few people in my training class and the name that keeps coming up is Supadog Sensitive.  I'm trying to get as many opinions on this food because if his food is the problem the last thing i want to do is change it 2 or 3 times  and make matters worse

I have been to check this brand out and the protein % it Ok but i noticed that a dog that weighs over 32Kg gets less than 1 that weighs under.
Is this right?

Hi jack29, I am using Burgess Supadog Sensitive at the moment. I also changed because my lot began to have very sloppy poos, mine were on Autarkey for quite a while with no problems then suddenly all seven became loose.  Supadog sensitive is gluten free so I thought I'd give it a try. All my dogs firmed up within 24 hours, and I've now had them on it for about six months. It certainly worked for me and mine. :)

The other thing about amounts, I have never gone off what it says on the bag of any food. I give what I think is reasonable and adjust up or down as neccessary. :)

Dawn R.

A friend with a rescue GSD bitch with chronic colitis used this to god effect for years, but then they 'new and improved' it and she was terrible.

My friend put her on Arden Grange Lamb and Rice and she was perfect until her death at 14

I don't have GSD's, but had a similar problem when mine were on a certain brand. I was told to use Arden Grange, and not only did their poops firm up, but also they now don't produce as much!

I've used it - the dogs loved it at the beginning but after about 6 weeks the one I bought it for wouldn't touch it again :rolleyes:  Worth trying though :)

As to quantities, I've not had a dog yet that could eat what the recommended guidelines are on any food type by any manufacturer.  They are only "guides" - so don't get wound up trying to weigh everything out and worrying that either your dog is turning into a barrel before your very eyes or is refusing to eat 50% + of his ideal "ration" ;)

HTH, Teri

Thanks for all your posts i've decided to try the Supadog Sensitive.
Jane

I have been using supa dog sensitive for abouth 18 months. I too have a GSD (now 3) who always did sloppy poo's & in my opinion too many!! He also didn't seem to be putting enough weight on. He has been absolutely fine on it! He is sometimes a bit fussy & doesn't wolf it down like he used to, now that he is a bit older & more particular, but as he has always been very lean looking (he does do agility & is very active) I try & make sure he eats enough. From my experience I have had 3 GSD'S & they were all very, very fussy eaters. I soon tempt him to eat it by adding some goodies. I know some people say you shouldn't, but a desert spoon full (mixed with hot water to make a nice gravy), of either:

tinned dog food
tripe (becaue it smells like cow poo thinks Zak)
cat food (very tasty because it's the cat's thinks Zak)
pink salmon (even tastier thinks Zak's because it's human food!)
or pilchards (because they make my breath smell nice thinks Zak)

Seriously, Zak looks better than he has ever done & price wise the supadog range is economical compared to many foods on the market. I am not governed by price or what other people think of the food. I would recommend it to anyone.

Hi Beardy,

I think Jack is a little lean, but my OH thinks i'm imagining it and that he's fine:rolleyes: He is quite leggy and i weighed him tonight and he's about 6 stone which he was last month. He is very active and has 2 long walks a day, 1 off the lead and the other on, he's on the go until about 8 at night and then sleeps the night away.  This will sound silly i know but how do i know he's getting another feed each meal? i do go by the guide on the sack of food but i'm always left thinking he could do with a bit more, but that could be because he eats his meals so quickly

Jane

>i do go by the guide on the sack of food but i'm always left thinking he could do with a bit more, but that could be because he eats his meals so quicklyeek<

I go by their body weight and condition rather than the guide on the bag.Some dogs need more than the guide says,which by the sounds of your dog jack, he may need. You could do this by incorporating in another meal,breakie,lunch and tea. Keep an eye on his weight,if he starts to become portly cut back a little,until you find a happy medium.

What's the fat and protein content of supadog sensitive?

>This will sound silly i know but how do i know he's getting another feed each meal?<

I dont understand you're question

I think it is a typo.......enough feed each meal.

Sorry yes it should say enough feed each meal. It has 20% Protein and 11% Oil.

>Sorry yes it should say enough feed each meal.<

That is a hard one to judge,especially with those dogs who are constantly hungry... Start with the recommended feeding guidelines,keep an eye on his weight and then you should know if he's getting enough.If he stacks it on,cut back a little,if he is still too thin,go up by maybe 1/3 cup or less per day.
If you are feeding him on the higher scale and he still isnt putting on,but is getting sloppy poops,this means he's getting too much food,and you may have to look for another one that has higher protein and fat content that you wont have to feed loads of to maintain weight. The higher grade foods usually have more digestable ingredients,and higher fat/protein contents,and you dont have to feed as much as the other foods.

This is ofcourse just my theory,it's hard to properly advise without seeing or knowing your dog.

I was also advised by 'Burgess' to feed 3 times per day & use the maximum amount of feed which is recommended (see feeding guide on bag). This was only a guide to put a little weight on. I would try 500 grms per day split into 3 meals. My GSD is approx. 38.5 kgs & although compared to the majority of shepherds which I see at obedience training is still lean looking, my vet says he is fine & actually much healthier for it. He dosen't tire doing the agility, he could go all day, but many of the heavier shepherds really do struggle, especially in the weather that we have been having this year. All I can say, is try the food & see, you shouldn't have a problem with your dog eating all of it if he is a good eater. Good luck.