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Originally Posted by marcerella02  Some ingredients to stay away from - corn, bi products, gluten, chicken (MANY dogs are allergic to chicken) and beet pulp. |
also, i just want to say.. we had the girls on a GREAT food (imo) but we were feeding a lot of the chicken kind.. & Avie started to form crystals in her urine..
the vet and people i talked with said that a diet that consisted mainly of chicken can be one of the factors to cause this.. (we were feeding RAW medallions-chicken and NV canned-chicken) (the main reason is the fat %) so we now feed, mainly, venison (while rotating a few others sometimes, as well!
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Originally Posted by CupofDog Grain free is a wonderful option. Grains are not really a part of a dog's nutritional requirements and are mostly fillers. Foods that are grain-free tend to be healthier, higher quality and cause fewer allergic reactions. Oh-and to krisknr - thanks for the support! I am SOOO into canine nutrition! LOL!!!! |
ME TOO, GIRL!
great job, giving her that info!
and i don't know if it was you, or someone else who said: each person is different, each dog is different.. i agree, i think there are smart options for everyone! (no matter what they decide.. RAW, home cooking, canned, kibble, etc.) it's all about research and choosing what works best for you, your lifestyle, & your baby!!
also.. i wish there were more vets around that really dedicated themselves to bettering their knowledge of food & the healthiest options available.....
me personally, would not choose to feed a food that my vet reccomended or sold.. i would take their info and the reasons why they wanted me to feed that food and find one with the ingredients that were needed or not needed for my baby
(sorry a little off topic
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one more thing for people to think about, as well.. even if your lil one is doing fine on the food they are on now (but you know it is maybe consdidered a not-so-good one, by many..) ..things could come out later on - it could effect the lifespan of you baby, cause effects/health issues down the line, God forbid end up on the recall list, etc.
to each their own... i just say, do your research - so you know for sure!
