Post by: yorketransport on December 22, 2013, 06:43:20 PM
So I'm just curious, what are you feeding your dogs? The breeder recommended the Acana, the vet recommends AvoDerm, Blue Buffalo, and EVO dry dog food. Maybe I'm over thinking this and just getting suckered in to buying expensive food for nothing. :dunno:
Andrew
Post by: KFhunter on December 22, 2013, 06:47:31 PM
Coupled with the fact I wasn't happy how the Britt was doing on her old food I gradually switched to another brand and she is doing better on it.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tasteofthewildpetfood.com%2Fimages%2Fslideshow%2Fbag-1.png&hash=0fdf32fa2992a60bf18001b4ca42422afb751690)
I really dislike the Wolf thing :chuckle: but over looked that as the reviews were right at the top of what was available in my area. \
I'm not sure if this was the site I used or not
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/dry/ (http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/dry/)
Post by: KFhunter on December 22, 2013, 06:52:01 PM
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/taste-of-the-wild-dog-food-dry/ (http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/taste-of-the-wild-dog-food-dry/)
Post by: madcow41 on December 22, 2013, 06:54:25 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on December 22, 2013, 06:57:04 PM
http://www.goactivedog.com/index.htm (http://www.goactivedog.com/index.htm)
Post by: KFhunter on December 22, 2013, 06:58:41 PM
Blue buffalo is great I fed my 80# Malinois it. However if you have a costco card you can but a 70# bag of Natures domain wilderness salmon for about 40$. It is the exact same as blue buffalo just way cheaper. Kind of like buying equaline versions of brand name medicine.
I did this for a while, but my dog wouldn't hardly touch it. Lot of folks feed this to their dog and have excellent results.
Finding the right food is almost a quest :chuckle:
Post by: yorketransport on December 22, 2013, 07:06:16 PM
I did this for a while, but my dog wouldn't hardly touch it. Lot of folks feed this to their dog and have excellent results.
Finding the right food is almost a quest :chuckle:
My dog will eat anything! If I let her pick it would be the "Special Kitty" food that I get from WalMart for the cats. How can you not love a 25# bag of food that only costs $11. :chuckle: I figure that would be the equivalent of feeding my kids nothing but cookies and soda and then wondering why they do so bad in school. :chuckle:
I kind of liked my cheap rescue dogs better. I just fed them whatever was on sale. Maybe that's why they kept biting me all the time. :dunno: ;)
Andrew
Post by: 87Ford on December 22, 2013, 07:22:00 PM
However if you have a costco card you can but a 70# bag of Natures domain wilderness salmon for about 40$. It is the exact same as blue buffalo just way cheaper. Kind of like buying equaline versions of brand name medicine.I feed Nature's Domain to my Labs. I've never seen it in a 70# bag though. Are you sure about that? Also, It's my understanding that it's close to the same as Taste of the Wild rather than Blue Buffalo.
Post by: jackson7 on December 22, 2013, 07:42:19 PM
Post by: pilebuck on December 22, 2013, 07:50:44 PM
Post by: KFhunter on December 22, 2013, 07:56:07 PM
old roy :tup:
They should outlaw that crap :bash:
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/ol-roy-dog-food-dry/ (http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/ol-roy-dog-food-dry/)
Post by: yorketransport on December 22, 2013, 08:23:15 PM
old roy :tup:
They should outlaw that crap :bash:
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/ol-roy-dog-food-dry/ (http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/ol-roy-dog-food-dry/)
I just checked that link. What the heck is "poultry by-product meal"? :bdid:
Andrew
Post by: KFhunter on December 22, 2013, 08:35:55 PM
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/frequently-asked-questions/diet-rotation-for-dogs/ (http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/frequently-asked-questions/diet-rotation-for-dogs/)
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Diet Rotation for Dogs
The following items represent some of The Dog Food Advisor’s most frequently asked questions about diet rotation for dogs.
What is diet rotation?
Unlike a conventional feeding plan where the same food is served at each meal, diet rotation involves varying a dog’s menu on a daily, weekly, or other periodic basis.
Why should I consider diet rotation for my dog?
Since there’s no such thing as a perfect dog food, it’s reasonable to assume every product is deficient or excessive in some way.
Too much of one nutrient… or too little of another. Plus many foods can contain traces of dangerous toxins.
So, built-in flaws tend to be magnified when the same food is fed continuously… day-in and day-out… for a lifetime.
By periodically switching dog foods, the unhealthy consequences of serving the same imperfect products can be minimized.
Isn’t changing dog foods dangerous for the animal?
Although some pets can’t tolerate menu changes, I’ve never been able to find a single scientific study proving diet rotation to be unhealthy or detrimental to a dog.
Does diet rotation mean mixing two or more different dog foods together and serving them at the same meal?
No. The benefits of diet rotation are optimized only when cycling between different products on a periodic basis.
How often should dog foods be switched?
There’s no fixed feeding plan that works better than the others. So, it depends on your own imgenuity.
Some switch foods daily. Others change weekly. And still others prefer to empty one bag of kibble before beginning the next.
Is there a downside to diet rotation?
There are mainly two disadvantages to diet rotation…
◾Avoiding GI upset
◾Maintaining product freshness
Since some dogs have sensitive stomachs, the potential for GI upset can be an issue for certain pets.
And because alternating between two or more kibbles can make each bag take longer to use up, it can be difficult to maintain the freshness of each product.
Can you provide an example of diet rotation?
For Bailey, we mix one-fourth of a small can of a single-species wet food (chicken, lamb, rabbit, etc.) with his kibble. As each can runs out, we switch to a different canned product from the same brand.
Then, when each bag of kibble is empty, we start with a different kibble (usually, but not always, from the same brand).
Over the long term (twice a year), we gradually switch brands, too.
Post by: madcow41 on December 28, 2013, 05:38:34 PM
However if you have a costco card you can but a 70# bag of Natures domain wilderness salmon for about 40$. It is the exact same as blue buffalo just way cheaper. Kind of like buying equaline versions of brand name medicine.I feed Nature's Domain to my Labs. I've never seen it in a 70# bag though. Are you sure about that? Also, It's my understanding that it's close to the same as Taste of the Wild rather than Blue Buffalo.
I guess I am a hunter I do embellish... well its a big bag and I have to carry it up the stairs.
Post by: runamuk on December 28, 2013, 05:51:09 PM
old roy :tup:
They should outlaw that crap :bash:
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/ol-roy-dog-food-dry/ (http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/ol-roy-dog-food-dry/)
I just checked that link. What the heck is "poultry by-product meal"? :bdid:
Andrew
byproduct meal is beaks feet feathers bones offal....if it says meat by product meal same deal can be ears tails hooves bones blood....except bone and blood meal are both more valuable as garden fertilizers. By product is always whatever is left and meal simply means ground to unrecognizable :)
Post by: Vulcan on December 28, 2013, 05:56:43 PM
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Post by: JJD on December 29, 2013, 01:05:03 PM
old roy :tup:
They should outlaw that crap :bash:
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/ol-roy-dog-food-dry/ (http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/ol-roy-dog-food-dry/)
I used to believe that too, until I had a dog that did not do well on the better quality feed. I tried several. I tried introing it slowly and then very slowly. Could not handle any more than a 50/50 mix before he would start crapping his brains out. Dog was very healthy. He thrived on regular old Purina Dog Chow. Go figure.
While I believe that primium dog feeds are the way to go, I never give anyone a ration of crap about what they feed until I hear their entire story.
Post by: Houndhunter on December 29, 2013, 02:57:54 PM
Post by: singleshot12 on December 29, 2013, 03:37:12 PM
old roy :tup:
Old Roy you gotta be kidding me :bash: Had two dogs die well before their prime feeding them that crap,one died from cancer the other from a stroke. I roll my own now and they live a healthy and productive life to 18 years,and don't trust any store bought dry dog food anymore :twocents:
Post by: HoofsandWings on December 29, 2013, 05:01:22 PM
My golden has the runs if I change. New dog food has to be introduced slowly.
Usually you look at the scat to see how the dog is tolerating the change. You can change during the off season, but not within a month of the season start. Definitely not during the season.
Post by: Bmcox86 on December 29, 2013, 05:04:37 PM
Post by: wafisherman on December 29, 2013, 05:36:08 PM
Post by: Swannytheswan on December 29, 2013, 05:59:27 PM
Someone posted a really cool site reviewing various dog foods.
Coupled with the fact I wasn't happy how the Britt was doing on her old food I gradually switched to another brand and she is doing better on it.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tasteofthewildpetfood.com%2Fimages%2Fslideshow%2Fbag-1.png&hash=0fdf32fa2992a60bf18001b4ca42422afb751690)
I really dislike the Wolf thing :chuckle: but over looked that as the reviews were right at the top of what was available in my area. \
I'm not sure if this was the site I used or not
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/dry/ (http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/dry/)
this is what we feed our bulldog about the highest protein we could find
Post by: ac_156 on January 14, 2014, 08:35:39 PM
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Post by: bobcat on January 15, 2014, 12:29:07 PM
I finally found this Purina at Walmart that was cheaper than some of the alternatives, and it's been working so I think I'll stick with it. I'm tired of giving away expensive dog food. I had to give away at least two 40 pound bags that were nearly full.
The dog food is actually only about 50% of her diet, as we give her "people" food every day. (Almost all meat) I figure real meat is healthier than any dog food that I could buy.
Here's a picture of the Walmart food: