 George.
My dog had a slight bout of pancreatitis when he was younger. Prior to this I was feeding Blue Buffalo at the time and found the quality control was not very good as the bag quality seemed to change from bag to bag, and after the P attack I was advised by the vet to feed the Hills Prescription ID Low Fat kibble. Although the ingredients did not seem the best to me I have fed that ever since and he has kept very well. I also do not feed people food or high fat treats. I have found that the molars tend to get tartar and the best way to reduce it is by daily brushing, which I cannot do as it is so hard to get to the back of his mouth. I just keep an eye on his teeth and get a full dental as needed.
I think one has to be careful with Chewy things to clean teeth as they can cause tummy obstruction if not used with great care, and also illness. They also tend to be high fat. So in short, I feel that the low fat food is good as my dog ages and that vet dentals are the only real way to control tartar. But I am sure others have other ideas and experiences. Each dog is different and we have to just do what is best for our particular dog. Look forward to hearing how your dog progresses with time. One thing is sure, he will take your heart!!! |