I know, it's scary. We were up there last September and had to go to a vet (Neb had a UTI; our vets called with the results just as we were about to hike, opened up the hatch and saw Neb's penis was oozing stuff - hadn't been like that 20 minutes before - so we were motivated to have it treated and our vets called in to the vet's there - we went straight into town, he got an abx shot, then back off hiking.

Welcome to the boards I switch my pups to an All Life Stages adult food at 6 months. Never had a problem with hips or Pano with any of my pups. I did all kinds of calculations on the calcium levels with different foods and really didn't come up with a problem. I also spoke to the company that makes my dog food and was assured it was safe.

Lisa is right. There's a concern that some dog foods cause diet related DCM in dogs. A common theme they are finding is dog food that has peas, pea protein and legumes in the top 5 ingredients could be contributing to it. There's another ingredient in there, just can't remember at this moment. Apparently, this condition mostly affects the Goldens, but GSDS have developed it. I feed Victor's Hi Pro Plus, so far so good.

Prior to Victor's I fed Taste of the Wild and Merrick. I never had a problem with either food, but they are both on the DCM list so I didn't want to take any chances.

Just wanted to add that there is a difference between "Adult" dog food and "All life Stages". The "All Life Stages can be fed to puppies, the "Adult' is for adult dogs only. I didn't realize that until one day when I was reading the TOTW Website.

Good luck with your pup. Do you have any pictures?