Dog food

[asmith]

I'll be picking up my new GSP puppy this next weekend and am wondering what everyone else feeds there bird/working dogs?  It's been many years since I've owned a bird dog, and there are so many different options nowadays.  We just used to feed them ol roy back then.

[Ruger]

I feed Merrick Grain Free Real Texas Beef & Sweet Potato

[dye7barrel]

Costco yellow bag puppy food to 6 months then Dr. Tim's

[Torrent50]

Solid Gold Wild Heart Quail, Chickpeas & Pumpkin with a few pumps of salmon oil at each feeding.

[weathergirl]

I think this has been discussed on another thread within the last year maybe, but my vote based on trying several is Purina ProPlan.

[asmith]

I won't ever use Purina again!

[weathergirl]

I won't ever use Purina again!

I specifically like Purina ProPlan, which is different from other Purina dog foods.  Purina One Instinct, for example, did not agree at all with her system, but everything has been great with ProPlan (I buy it from amazon which is cheaper than stores that sell it).

[asmith]

With the whole hype of purina killing dogs due to the propolyne glycol in its food, I think I'll just stay away and stick to more naturally made foods.

[bobcat]

I don't trust any commercial dog food. I don't currently have a dog but if we ever get another dog I will feed it the same food we eat.

  1)  Commercial dog food is “fast food.”
Heavily-processed fast foods (burgers, fries, tacos, etc.) as a big diet component can cause major health problems in people. How can fast foods be good for dogs? Only dog food manufacturers think this nonsense makes sense. Dogs and people share roughly 75% the same genetic makeup, and we have similar nutritional needs. What we’re doing to our own health with processed foods, we’re also doing to our dogs. And it’s happening faster.

2)  People food is good for dogs.

Despite what you’ve heard from friends, vets and pet food manufacturers, wholesome ”people food” is good for dogs.  People food is only bad for dog food makers. The same fresh, nutritious foods people eat can offer your dog the nutrition he needs and save you a mountain of vet bills.  It just takes a little education to learn the small differences between human and canine nutritional needs. (Hint: no onions, grapes or raisins. Rinse off rich spices and sauces. Go easy on carbs and avoid wheat and corn.) 

http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/dog-food-ten-scary-truths/

[Ltzchris18]

My GSP gets home made food only. It's a little time consuming once a week but she's happy and healthy. If you're interested let me know and I'll put up a recipe she gets and loves.

[Smossy]

As far as I'm concerned, The highest quality of dog food on the market is Fromm,  100% natural and developed for longevity in canines. Its alittle spendy but look at when you spend on ourselves to eat, I wouldn't even call that healthy either.

[asmith]

My GSP gets home made food only. It's a little time consuming once a week but she's happy and healthy. If you're interested let me know and I'll put up a recipe she gets and loves.

Let's see.it

[Bill W]

When we picked up Molly the breeder recommended Black Gold puppy food. 

[NOCK NOCK]

My GSP gets home made food only. It's a little time consuming once a week but she's happy and healthy. If you're interested let me know and I'll put up a recipe she gets and loves.

Let's see.it

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[Smossy]

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