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re: Need A New dog food. Anyone use Victor Ocean Fish?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:52 am to CAD703X
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:52 am to CAD703X
quote:
eta my vet told me years ago to stick with purina. he said at one time or other all the fancy 'boutique' dog food has been recalled or has been found to have bad shite in it...he said 'purina has been feeding livestock for 100 years and they have it down'
I just saw a dog food website say the food I get is "not recommended" yet my dogs love it, are perfect size, and have had 0 medical issues. One is 6 and one is almost 4.
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Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:52 am to CarRamrod
Fromm, Nutro, and Acana.
Avoid any food that has the following in its ingredient panel and you should be good:
1) Corn
2) Wheat
3) Soy
4) By-product
Also know the first 5 ingredients listed comprise about 90% of the bag. At least 3 of these first 5 should be a meat (chicken, turkey, beef, duck, etc.) and NOT corn or any "By-product" ever.
Avoid any food that has the following in its ingredient panel and you should be good:
1) Corn
2) Wheat
3) Soy
4) By-product
Also know the first 5 ingredients listed comprise about 90% of the bag. At least 3 of these first 5 should be a meat (chicken, turkey, beef, duck, etc.) and NOT corn or any "By-product" ever.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:53 am to CarRamrod
Tractor Supply 4Health - Sensitive Stomach....
I didn’t think my dog was capable of making a solid turd until this came a long.
I didn’t think my dog was capable of making a solid turd until this came a long.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:53 am to CarRamrod
Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul.
And order from chewy.com. free shipping over $49.
And order from chewy.com. free shipping over $49.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:55 am to CarRamrod
Look at some of your local feed stores. A local horse and cattle feed store has done a really good job at finding good quality dog food at a low price.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:57 am to CAD703X
quote:
eta my vet told me years ago to stick with purina. he said at one time or other all the fancy 'boutique' dog food has been recalled or has been found to have bad shite in it...he said 'purina has been feeding livestock for 100 years and they have it down'
This is false, btw. The big box dog food companies know what is best for dogs, but they've bowed to cost-cutting and shareholder profits. They've done the research, they just choose to ignore it for profits.
Also, be skeptical what your Vet says nutritionally for dogs. Vet schools focus on medical issues, not nutritional ones. Many, many vets get huge kickbacks from Hill's (the company that makes Science and Prescription diet) so they are inclined to recommend those foods.
Just my .02 cents. I worked in the dog food industry for almost 10 years.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:58 am to CarRamrod
Fromm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:59 am to CarRamrod
I use Victor through Chewy.com and have it on auto-ship. $50 for a 40 pound bag, your first order will be $15 off I do believe. It's rated a 4* on dog food advisor. What I like about it:
GLUCOSAMINE 1,100 mg/kg min
Definitely good for my lab.
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GLUCOSAMINE 1,100 mg/kg min
Definitely good for my lab.
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This no corn, wheat, soy or gluten formula is also free from processed grain by-products such as rice bran and wheat midds
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This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 11:03 am
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:01 am to CarRamrod
Also want to add Taste of the Wild (as other have said) and a lesser known one that offers a lot of "bang for buck" is NutriSource.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:03 am to CarRamrod
We've used Fromm and Nature's Balance. I know NB has a salmon line and I believe From does too.
Got a pup with a sensitive stomach?
Got a pup with a sensitive stomach?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:04 am to TigerWise
Fromm is over 2$ a pound. when your doberman is a vacuum that is too expensive.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:05 am to CarRamrod
Natural Balance LID is the only brand we've tried that our dog will consistently eat. I believe they have a salmon recipe.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:05 am to CarRamrod
Tractor Supply - Earthborn Coastal Catch, about $50.00 for 28 lbs.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:05 am to NASA_ISS_Tiger
quote:yea but mainly he has alopecia in one side. and trying to get him enough oils for that to grow back. and it is slowly.
Got a pup with a sensitive stomach?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:06 am to CarRamrod
I decided to give my dog a changed up on dog food. I got the Science diet whatever flavor. He wouldn't touch it until he was starving. I went back to the Beneful healthy weight which he loves.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:07 am to Athis
I'm another vote for Taste of the Wild.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:08 am to ibldprplgld
quote:
Also, be skeptical what your Vet says nutritionally for dogs. Vet schools focus on medical issues, not nutritional ones. Many, many vets get huge kickbacks from Hill's (the company that makes Science and Prescription diet) so they are inclined to recommend those foods.
Very well stated.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:08 am to CarRamrod
quote:
yea but mainly he has alopecia in one side. and trying to get him enough oils for that to grow back. and it is slowly.
You could add some salmon or other fish oil to his kibble. Stinky for us, but they love it.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:08 am to CarRamrod
Our dog liked TOTW for several years, and it's relatively cheap
We're now on Merrick's, which is more expensive but he's on the weight management version and he still loves that stuff, so we've stuck w/ it.
We're now on Merrick's, which is more expensive but he's on the weight management version and he still loves that stuff, so we've stuck w/ it.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 11:11 am to ibldprplgld
quote:
Also, be skeptical what your Vet says nutritionally for dogs. Vet schools focus on medical issues, not nutritional ones. Many, many vets get huge kickbacks from Hill's (the company that makes Science and Prescription diet) so they are inclined to recommend those foods.
That's a half-truth.
Yes, many vets make money selling high-end or specialty dog food. However, they get to choose which ones they want to offer, based on their 8 years of schooling and experience in animal medicine. It's not all about kickbacks per se... if there's a better brand than, Science Diet per your example, they will decide to carry that one, and get kickbacks from the new company.
The exception here is if your Vet works for a very large chain, in which case they may not have a say-so in which brands they push.
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