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During Sheba's first year, we fed her the puppy food that the vet recommended us. During the first year of a large-breed i.e. fast-growing puppy, it's very important that it gets the right nourishment.

We didn't look at the cost of the food during the first year.  Later on, we didn't consider it necessary to buy the expensive, heavily advertised brands.

We believe in going for good quality food without articifial coloring and other unnecessary additives. Exactly like the food we eat ourselves. A lot of dogs have allergies and rashes, and we believe it's often caused by wrong food, just like in humans. 

No, barbecue is NOT dog food, Sheba!

We don't want to peddle any particular dog food here but as an example, Sheba's regular food comes from the makers of the salmon treats Laksekronch mentioned on the Goodies page. The nutritional value is very good (although it takes some exercise to burn off the fat), the price is quite reasonable, and it gives Sheba a beautiful coat and lots (lots!) of energy.

After your dog's first year, find the brand that suits your dog and your wallet best. 

If your dog came from a responsible kennel, ask their opinion like we did: We sent them the nutritional declaration of a couple of brands and asked them to recommend the one best suited for Sheba.

Want some corn on the cob?

Lots of people think we're cruel when we feed Sheba those boring pellets every day.

But there are several advantages:

• No need to worry about the composition of the meal in terms of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals etc.

• Even if your fridge is empty, your dog doesn't get a lousy meal. Maybe you can phone for a pizza for yourself but the dog can't eat that

• It's easy to bring along when  you're visiting friends etc.

• Your dog's digestion is regular which is quite practical when you live in a city where you might have to pick up the poops in a bag...

• Don't pity your dog: Its monotony threshold isn't as low as yours

But of course we like to spoil Sheba, so there's always a small addition to her bowl of pellets. A strip of chicken skin from yesterday's dinner, an egg yolk, a bit of meat left at the back of the fridge etc.

But she has sussed us out by now: If we don't add anything, she won't go to her bowl when she gets the go ahead. She will gaze at us reproachfully, then looking at the bowl, the fridge, and the person serving the food - in that order! Meaning: "You forgot something!"

In summer, we usually sprinkle her food over the lawn so that she must put her nose to work to find it.

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