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Matthias · 05-10-2013, 01:19 AM

Beth Boofa,

Yeah my thought reflect those sentiments as well. I recall over 30 years ago it seemed to me there wasn't much talk about foods for pets as there are now. My grandma had a German Shepherd that lived a bit beyond that dog's typical life expectancy and died from being hit from a car, not old age. My mother's dogs lived to be old and grey and reached their peak too. All these dogs were fed about 1/2 commercial food and the rest table scraps.

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Yorkiedaze,

You're probably right. Back in the day many people fed their dogs about anything and faired well as for years lived. I've seen the results of by-product filled foods as the poop is bigger and more volume whereas good food seems to be used in the body more.

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Lovetodream88,

Lately my babies have been fed Purina Little Bites Total Care Nutrition. It's one of the cheapest($) commercial foods I've seen. About Beniful, I'm going to look up Little Bites to see what type of feedback I can find on the net. As for the ham and the pancreatitis comment, thanks for letting me know. I never heard that before. As for the pee, I've noticed the same on one of my baby boys, but his hair is long after the winter and needs a trim. I think perhaps if the hair were short, I may not even notice, so am not sure it's a result of the Purina.

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Y'all a big THANK YOU! for your replies.

Matthias

05-10-2013, 01:19 AM	#5
Matthias Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nun Ya Posts: 80	Beth Boofa, Yeah my thought reflect those sentiments as well. I recall over 30 years ago it seemed to me there wasn't much talk about foods for pets as there are now. My grandma had a German Shepherd that lived a bit beyond that dog's typical life expectancy and died from being hit from a car, not old age. My mother's dogs lived to be old and grey and reached their peak too. All these dogs were fed about 1/2 commercial food and the rest table scraps. ==================== Yorkiedaze, You're probably right. Back in the day many people fed their dogs about anything and faired well as for years lived. I've seen the results of by-product filled foods as the poop is bigger and more volume whereas good food seems to be used in the body more. ==================== Lovetodream88, Lately my babies have been fed Purina Little Bites Total Care Nutrition. It's one of the cheapest($) commercial foods I've seen. About Beniful, I'm going to look up Little Bites to see what type of feedback I can find on the net. As for the ham and the pancreatitis comment, thanks for letting me know. I never heard that before. As for the pee, I've noticed the same on one of my baby boys, but his hair is long after the winter and needs a trim. I think perhaps if the hair were short, I may not even notice, so am not sure it's a result of the Purina. ==================== Y'all a big THANK YOU! for your replies. Matthias Last edited by Matthias; 05-10-2013 at 01:22 AM.