Question 1

Thinking of buying this food for my 9 week GSD puppy. Is it really as good for that price?

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BE ADVISED: GSD puppies should NOT eat a formula with >30% protein. The protein % of this RC blend is perfect for the first year as GSD's grow until they're 18-24 mos. old. Feeding a GSD youngin' 33% protein is paying for probable trouble in later years as it causes them to grow too fast which is bad for their joints and more. If they work with you outside and are very active a little more protein is fine. That said I've had German Sheps for 38 yrs. and ours didn't do well on Royal Canin... excessive stools, frequent diarrhea, dandruff like dry skin. All this completely reversed when we switched to Victor Super Premium blends (per age). We think we've tried them all, but Victor was and remains far and away superior and we'll use them again be for the new puppies. And finally, this price is  also (E)xcessively high. We get 40 lbs. bags of Victor for $46.00 ea. Best place is a local feed store as the big retail chains don't carry Victor. Victor has a comparison tool on their site where you can find protein percentages max 30% for puppies for their first year at least.

Question 2

Does any know the protein and fat percentage in this food? Also where exactly is it made?

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RC gsd puppy food:  protein 28% crude fat 14%  Check their web site for point of origin.

Question 3

I have a puppy  german shepard 4 weeks old  is it ok to give her this food?

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First question I would ask is.  Why do you have a 4-week old GSD puppy? It should not leave its mother and litter mates until a minimum of 8 weeks.We fed our GSD this when we first got it at 9 weeks of age.  Our GSD had loose stool and we had to treat it for internal parasites and Giardia.  We live near stagnate water.We shifted to Blue Buffalo at 6 months and the stool solidified.Go to a GSD FaceBook page and ask about what to feed your 4-week old puppy.  Good Luck

Question 4

I would like to see the product ingredients

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Go to the royal cabin website and search for this specific product. You'll find all the ingredients and percentages.

ASIN	B003M61HU6
ASIN	B003M61HU6
Additional Features	Specialized Kibble Shape, Exclusive Antioxidant Complex
Age Range Description	Puppy
Allergen Information	Allergen-Free
Animal Food Diet Type	Veterinary Diet
Best Sellers Rank	#10,246 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #534 in Dry Dog Food
Brand Name	ROYAL CANIN
Breed Recommendation	German Shepherd
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,186)
Date First Available	October 2, 2001
Department	dog-dry-food
Dog Breed Size	Large
Flavor	Chicken
Global Trade Identification Number	00030111418005
Item Form	Pellet
Item Type Name	Dry Dog Food
Item Weight	30 pounds
Item model number	418003
Manufacturer	Royal Canin
Manufacturer	Royal Canin
Manufacturer Part Number	418003
Manufacturer recommended age	1 month and up
Model Number	418003
Number of Items	1
Occasion	Birthday
Pet Type	Dog
Product Benefits	Supports bone & joint health, aids digestion, breed-specific formula
Product Dimensions	26 x 21 x 5 inches; 30 pounds
Recommended Uses For Product	Puppy Care, Breed-Specific Nutrition, Immune System Support, Bone and Joint Health, Digestive Health
Special Ingredients	Protein-Rich
Specific Uses For Product	Bone Health, Digestive Health, Hip and Joint Support, Immune Support
Target Species	Dog
UPC	030111418005
Unit Count	480 Ounce
Warranty Description	With nearly 50 years of scientific research and observation, Royal Canin continues to deliver targeted nutrition to feed every pet’s magnificence. Not satisfied? Then neither are we. Our formulas are 100% satisfaction guaranteed. (Just contact us for more details.)

German Shepherd Puppy Dry Dog Food, 30 lb Bag

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