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Originally Posted by ladyjane  We all feed what we want. I did say that there is a grain free Ideal Balance. I just chose not to use it. I have lovely, basically healthy dogs. That's enough for me. |
I have to switch and shop around because Minnie Mia gets picky.
I try to stay with the 4-5 stars food. We have basically tried them all.
My Mini Schnauzer lived 4 years with liver disease after changing her to Science Diet 7+ years dry and wet food (as per our vet's instructions.) She was 14 years old when we finally lost her. She was very ill at age 10. (can't blame it on any dog food because we fed her way too much for the table)
The vet she had been seeing told us to take her home and keep her comfortable. We took her to a different vet (our current one) who put her on liver meds and Science Diet.....we kept her 4 1/2 years longer. So, what I'm saying is if a very sick dog can get better while eating SD food, it really isn't a "bad" dog food!!
I haven't fed my yorkies SD, but I'm not saying I never would.
I agree with ladyjane...we all feed what we want to!! I know of dogs (yes, yorkies even) that have lived long, healthy lives eating the less approved dog foods everyday.