[Nancy1999]

I would like to know why some of you think corn is not a healthy ingredient; I hear this over and over, but why isn't it healthy; it's a starch like potatoes. I understand some dogs are allergic to corn, but not all dogs. Some people are allergic to peanuts, but that does not make peanuts unhealthy.

While doing research trying to look for a healthy food, I purchased Royal Canin, it's not at the top of the list, and it's not on the bottom, but pretty much in the middle, and I've never been convinced that the people writing the lists know what there talking about. There are lots of people who use it without any problems, and while switching around foods trying to find a healthier alternative, Joey became very fussy, and had lots of problems. He loves the RC, and doesn't ever have any gas problems, diarrhea problems, tummy upsets and vomiting. While it not rated really high, Joey's does well on it. I not really recommending it, it's just that I think it's unfair to label it "unhealthy."

If it's new puppy I wouldn't change a thing the first few weeks, any problems he has you will know it's something else and not associated with the food. After you have had him a month, you could experiment with different foods, but add them slowly to avoid tummy upsets.

The common problem associated with being allergic to corn seems to be excessive itching, and if this happens, you should try to find a product with no corn. I emphasized excessive because it's ok for them to scratch themselves from time to time.