I was wondering if more expensive food really makes a difference compared to brands like Purina or Monge that I find at Carrefour. My German Shepherd is doing well with what he eats now, but we hear a lot of conflicting opinions at the park.
It really depends on the dog and what you actually see in the results, like the quality of their coat or how energetic they are.
Premium brands like Orijen have better ingredients and less filler, so yeah the food is actually different, but if your German Shepherd is already doing fine with what they're eating, you don't necessarily have to spend more - sometimes it's more about marketing than actual results.
What really makes a difference is if you notice digestion problems, allergies or a dull coat: in that case yeah, trying something more specialized could help, but you'd be better off asking your vet who knows your dog instead of trusting random opinions from people at the park.
Switching from a budget brand to a premium one when your dog is already healthy is more about long-term prevention than seeing visible improvements right now.
What I notice is that people spend a ton of money on fancy kibble but then don't realize that feed quality also depends on how you store it at home (humidity ruins everything) and how much exercise your dog gets.
If your German Shepherd is doing well, eating well, and has a nice coat, honestly you don't need to switch just because you hear gossip at the dog park - instead check the ingredients in what he's eating now and you'll see that often mid-range brands aren't that different from premium ones.
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