AboutLabman Expertise housebreaking, feeding, training, grooming
PLEASE DON'T SEND ME MEDICAL OR BREEDING QUESTIONS. An internet forum is not the appropriate place for them. Even if I could tell what was wrong from a handful of symptoms, you would still need to get the medications from your local vet.
Breeding should be left to those not needing to ask simple, basic questions. Books have been written about it. Rather than ask me a question, start reading. Those unwilling to do the work it takes to produce quality puppies should spay/neuter their pets at 6 months. I will not answer questions that sound like a poorly prepared breeder.
Experience
Past/Present clients I have been around the net a long time answering questions including the general dog area of All Experts. I recently discovered a lack of good experts under many specific breeds. I don't have as extensive experience with the GSD as Labs, but still can give good answers to most questions.
I try to base my answers on carefully proven methods confirmed by my own experience. Much of what I know about dogs, I have learned raising a puppy every year since 1991 for a large dog guide school. I am familiar with several similar programs. Nobody is in a better position to know dogs, need ones with long, active life, and share what they know, than the service dog schools. In addition I have done extensive reading. My answers have much more to back them than the limited experience any one dog owner can have.
Question my gsd is 1yr (altered male and has always hade diarrhea. eats 6-8c of lamb and rice dog food and is on prozyme powder and 1 capsule of fish oil. Not sure what else to do. Am i feeding too much? his weight is 86lbs and loves to eat. he eats his food in under 15 min and drinks plenty of water. breeder has no idea why the problem. also has had worms off and one for the entire year and we treat with meds from the vet. stool is like a cow pie not watery. I am at my wits end and looking for any help. Is this problem breed specific or am I doing something wrong.
Answer It could be a genetic problem, but is not a common problem in German Shepherds. May I ask if this is all you need on top of some other problems? It is possible to worry your dog sick. They are highly tuned to your emotional state. If this is a highly stressful time for you, the stress could be flowing to him. It is quite easy to let modern life get to you. When you are really tense, pick up a soft bristled brush and brush him. look into his eyes. It will be good for both of you. if you are still tense, grab the leash and go for a walk.
