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[runamuk]

I have had plenty of dogs that could eat corn based diets, however have had 2 dogs severely allergic to corn, hence why i dont support any specific brand of dog food and say read labels.  I will say no creature is designed to digest corn no human, carnivore or herbivore fully utilizes corn most extract some sugar and the rest is waste so corn= poop, if you like/dont mind scooping poo and your dog maintains weight, health, and coat on corn based diets I say go for it.  Of course corn also poisoned a bunch of dogs when it got an ergot in a batch....believe it was a diamond plant....

for the record I had the worst luck with more dogs of more breeds on science diet than any other brand out there including ol roy, science diet seemed to be a guaranteed give the dog the craps food and most of their formulas include corn as a primary ingredient so cost does not determine whats in a dog food....read the labels....investigate......and if whats working is working for crying out loud don't fix what isn't broke no matter who tells you that you should.

try feeding a super high protein diet......that doesn't work either...dogs need fat and carbs just like us. People get caught up in feeding high protein content food and all their dogs do is chit it all out because their bodies cannot process it. High protein does not equal higher quality food like some companies try to get people to believe. Many dogs can't put weight on because they are eating to high pro diet. They need lower protein and higher fat content. A lot of guys want to think their super dogs are like weight lifters and are going to get all ripped because they eat the highest protein food and run alot.

exactly balance is the key just like us, and with dogs if a diet is working then I say leave it be again I have fed everything from ol roy to strictly raw meat and everything in between, dogs with allergies are becoming a major problem but then so are people something is going into our food to make this happen is my thinking.  If a dog clears up quickly after changing the diet then allergy is likely and read those labels so you can find the culprit and avoid it

why do we make diet and exercise so difficult...its easy feed a moderate diet and get those dogs out for a walk or swim, the same principles that work for us, all the supplements in the world wont fix an overall broken diet and exercise routine they will mask some symptoms for a while but eventually it will catch up with you, why would our animals be any different.

[rosscrazyelk]

I feed my dogs the kirkland brand for years never had a problem.. Of course I throw in the occasional meat scraps..

[akirkland]

I have fed Costco's Natures Domain to my 2 labs for some time now. Thet were on just the normal Kirkland food prior to the switch. Since changing, their coats are much nicer and there is way less poop to pick up. My male weighs just over 100lbs and eats 2 cups, morning and evening as where my female weighs 55lbs and eats 1 cup, morning and night. Both very active as well. IMO, you cant go wrong with ND.

[zeke7111]

Hi. We have a new puppy.  Started him on IAM's 1 to 12 month puppy food.  He was fine.  Slowly started to switch over to Kirkland.  He started having runny movements and accidents in his crate.  Went back to IAM's and he was fine.  Tried once more later and the same thing happened.  For me, the Kirkland brand is garbage but if you can make it work good for you.  The $ savings was not even close to worth it for us.  He is thriving on IAM's.  Good luck with this garbage.

[WRL]

Just because a dog gets "the runs" does not mean there is anything wrong with the dog food. Just might be not the right food for that dog.

Its possible, that the protein level is too high for the people that tried it for their dogs.

I don't feed anything with corn it in because it is often an ingredient that causes allergic reactions.

I have never had any issue with Kirkland brand dog foods for MY DOGS.

Another thing people forget to look at, is the protein to fat ratio. The "large breed" puppy and lots of "grain free" foods lack fat which could be why certain dogs do better on it.

And Iams, in my opinion is junk since splitting years ago from Eukanuba.

WRL

[wildweeds]

I'd have started with a worming myself...............

[Happy Gilmore]

What did they do when all the dog food ha corn in it for the last 60 years before the grain free trend? Did all the dogs have the chits all their life? Lol.

I don't know anyone who feeds performance dogs Iams personally but I'm happy your dog doesn't have the runs.

[AspenBud]

My dogs' poo was nasty with Kirkland brand. Costco's Nature's Domain has been another story entirely. For the money it can't be beat, and I used to be a doubter.

Side note since someone mentioned Blue Buffalo in this thread, there is a recall out on it now.

[RatherBOutdoors]

Had a 15 year old lab that passed 2 years ago.  Have a 14 1/2 and a 2 3/4 year old labs.  All have eaten the Costco food for most or all of their lives with no issues.

[Sportfury]

I have been feeding the Kirkland brand food for the past two plus years and my dogs do great on it. In the past when I fed a corn-based diet one of my german shorthairs developed severe hot spots where he would chew himself raw. Once I made the switch to Taste of the Wild it made a huge difference. Since then I have not looked back except for switching to TOW, to VF formulated, and now to Kirkland brand food.

[JJD]

Just because a dog gets "the runs" does not mean there is anything wrong with the dog food. Just might be not the right food for that dog.

Its possible, that the protein level is too high for the people that tried it for their dogs.

WRL

Well put, as I posted on another thread, I had a dog that did not tolerate better feeds.
kept having to go back to regular old Purina Chow.  Tried several different primium feeds introduced slowly, same result with each.  One day I was talking to a DVM friend about the issue.  He asked why I was changing, I told him I believed dogs perform better and stay healthier, longer on better feed.
He said, while that is most often the case, your dog is probably one of the strongest, healthiest dogs I know, stay on whats workin.
My current dogs are well maintained on a better feed, but I never say never.

[wafisherman]

Yep, I have two large husky mix dogs.  One can east a ton of venison with no problem.  The other will have the runs if you just give him a fraction of the meat.  Just a more fragile stomach.  Can't even drive with the poor thing - instant runs and puking if you drive more than a block.  The other dog insists on coming along for the ride and is way happier sitting on the back of the truck or van than being left home.

[DogZilla]

New here.  Wife unit found the website.

There is nothing wrong with what you're feeding from a nutrition standpoint but the pup is old enough to be on adult food.  If you want to stick with Kirkland, feed the purple bag.  The green bag stuff causes gas in a bad way.

I did read here that some of the food mentioned contained Canola Oil.  This can be very bad stuff.  Almost lost a dog because I didn't have my reading glasses when I bought food and didn't see it listed on the label.  In fact, don't feed any foods with added vegetable oil.