FOOD

At Von Schaaf Haus DuPree, we are passionate about the heart health of our Dobermans & Great Danes. As breeders, we know that most of our puppies will end up in a home where kibble is fed and, as such, we prepare them for this. We've researched over 50 brands and their individual varieties of commercial wet & dry dog food. This was no easy task and in all honesty, is still ongoing. Rest assured, our puppy packets are always updated with the latest information on FDA guidelines for canine heart health and dog food recommendations.

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Awhile back, the FDA got involved when various breeds of dogs were getting DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy) who weren't the breeds classically known for developing DCM. They discovered that these dogs had something in common - they were being fed trendy "grain free" diets. The common denominator in these commercial kibble foods were potatoes, sweet potatoes, low-fat legumes such as peas & chickpeas and pulses (seeds). The commercial kibble producers needed something else to "fill" their kibble without grain, so these foods were used in abundance. They still are and it's not just grain-free foods anymore. These "filler" types of ingredients are being used in traditionally=prepared kibble now as well. The trouble is that these ingredients are anti-nutrients for the heart, meaning that they block the nutrients that the heart needs. When you're feeding every meal of kibble to canines, that means they are getting these heart anti-nutrients at every single feeding.

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The same categorization occurs for humans however, we have varied diets so we wouldn't be exposed to these types of foods at every meal.. Your loyal canine doesn't get to choose and relies solely on you for his best health. Don't wait until your precious pet develops heart disease to make a change. at that point, the damage is done. Start in the puppy stage with the best foundational support for long-term good health.

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We approve Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy kibble

as our number one choice.

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If you need another brand, a close second choice is

4Health Large Breed Puppy Kibble.

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For proper development, your puppy needs to stay on these specially formulated large breed kibbles

until they are no longer a puppy.

 

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