[AlicetheYorkie]

Originally Posted by Britster

Hi! *waves* Welcome to YT. I love the names Brady and Tanner.

Purina products are not my favorite and most here will probably suggest feeding something different. I'm not familiar with the particular brand you mentioned (ProSelect) but it really doesn't have by products in it? That surprises me, as most Purina products do.

I prefer grain-free foods in general personally because grains are a common allergen in dogs. I stay away from corn, wheat, soy, and by products. If you do want to feed a grain inclusive food, some of the 'good' grains are considered oatmeal, brown rice, barley, etc.

If you are looking for a good at Petsmart... the only foods I'd consider feeding offered at Petsmart is By Nature (only available at some), Wellness or Blue Buffalo. Oh and Castor & Pollux is one to look at. Petco offers more natural healthy choices like Natural Balance, Solid Gold, Merrick, etc.

I'm really really happy with Acana grain-free (Prairie, Grasslands, Pacifica and Ranchlands formulas) made by Champion Pet Foods. But other higher end brands like Fromm, Nature's Variety, Go/Now! are also available. Check out their websites to find out where you can purchase it. I'm considering adding Natural Balance to our rotation (I like to rotate his foods a lot).

Also, I like Dog Food Reviews | Dog Food Ratings and think it's a great help in finding good food for your dog and a good stepping stool for newbies to dog nutrition - I know I was clueless when I first got Jackson. Ultimately, it's a matter of finding what works for you and your dogs and sometimes it takes some trial/error.

I'd stay away from any Purina products. And I agree, I don't know for certain, but I'd be really surprized to find out there's no animal by-products in there. And even though there may not be wheat in the ProPlan, I can pretty much guarantee it has corn, which is a big allergy causer and not healthy for them at all (it's just a filler some companies use to raise the "protein percentage" but it's really useless to dogs nutritionaly). If you need to stay away from wheat, look for something grain-free, the other good thing about it is, grain free kibbles tend to be more appetizing to picky eaters. I use Orijen puppy (same company as the Acana that Brit recommended). Nature's Variety makes a version of thier food call Instinct that is grain free. Check out the link posted above. You'll learn alot. You're actually on the right track with the Blue Buffalo, that's the type of food you want (but there are many other fanastic brands to choose from that aren't as over-priced).