Great Danes are among the larger breeds of dogs. Thus, they require more food than other breeds. There is a saying that goes "You are what you eat". This is especially true for the Great Danes. Providing healthy food to your Great Dane will in turn make your dog a healthy one. There are a number of considerations to be given to your Great Danes. Style of feeding is an example. Dog food may come in kibble, raw, canned, and many other choices that you and your Great Dane may prefer.

The nutritional quality of the dog food is an important factor in maintaining a healthy Great Dane. Choosing premium natural dog food or raw foods of best quality are the best choices that will benefit your Great Dane. Even the way of feeding your dog is a factor to consider. Read below to know more about feeding and health issues of the Great Dane.

First, never forget the basics of feeding Great Danes like most breeds. It's very important that you use a dog feeder. It is a feeding station that can help reduce digestive health problems in your dog. To reduce the chances of bloating, then allow quiet time before and after meals. One of the most common health issues that can kill Great Danes is bloating. Thus, it is very important to take note of the basics in feeding.

In the first eight months of your Great Dane, they will grow just like weeds. However, in the following eighteen months, they will rapidly grow. The key to proper development or raising of Great Danes is to grow them slower.

Now, it is also important to check the nutrition levels of pet food that you feed to your Great Danes. It is important to check proper protein levels when feeding them to avoid problems like Pano and Wobblers. Premium dog food that has protein levels of 24% or lower and fat levels of around twelve to fourteen percent are the most recommended types of dog food. If you are feeding a Great Dane below two years of age, lean and light is the key.

Puppy food is not acceptable for Great Danes even during their growing years. Puppy food is among the types of pet food that are high in protein and fat levels. This is not advisable for Great Danes and causes a lot of health problems in the end.

At the same time, it is not best to go after the biggest Great Dane by over feeding and speeding the growth of your Great Dane. You should allow your Great Dane to grow naturally. Its full potential will be reached when your Great Dane reaches the age of three years old, so patience is the key if you want your Great Dane to grow to be big and healthy.

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