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Deadbug · 05-11-2012, 10:16 AM

I was really surprised to see that Royal Canin wasn't on the list at all. I always thought RC was good?

I was also equally shocked to find Kirkland brand on the list!

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BentleyTheBaby · 05-11-2012, 10:20 AM

Eh, I'm still forever a fan of Royal Canin

Deadbug · 05-11-2012, 10:42 AM

me too. It was one of the only foods Gabby found palatable and wouldn't turn her nose up at. I think, unless something drastic happens, I'm going to stick with them.

Britster · 05-11-2012, 11:30 AM

I don't pay attention to those lists anymore. Notice a lot of those foods were just part of the big recall.

Don't get caught up on stars, etc. I like that review site for the purpose of looking up ingredients, etc... but I pay more attention to consumer reviews, and quality control, where the food is produced.

I wish Royal Canin would get their own plant (currently they're owned by Mars - Pedigree, the candies Twix, Wrigley gum, Skittles, etc, etc, are made) and change up a few ingredients personally, but I still think they're a decent food from a good company. I'm actually not exactly sure where their food is specifically made, in what state, etc. Haven't looked into it.

navillusc · 05-11-2012, 11:45 AM

I use review sites to see the ingredients lists, etc., if the manufacturer doesn't list them on their website...and for the chuckle.

For my food and my babies food, I pay attention only to the specific ingredients and what I already know about them or what I can learn in the case of a new ingredient. I have spent many years doing this kind of research because I am chemically sensitive and was sick every day of my life for many, many, many years....but not any more!

ArmaniMan · 05-11-2012, 02:26 PM

I dont like those lists at all- the best food is the one that works for you and your dog. So many people, even here, bash Natural Balance- it works great for both my dogs, they do great on it and I am comfortable with the company- yes! even now. Many of the foods people recommend as the "best" would make my dogs very sick- so to each his own,

Lovetodream88 · 05-11-2012, 03:29 PM

They base those only on ingredients not where the ingredients are coming from and the company's actualy making them. I like that site because it does list the ingredients but you need to do your own research on the company. I will never feed anything diamond makes ever! The safest food to feed in my opinion is homemade but only when done right!

jeane · 05-11-2012, 06:18 PM

i feed my dogs merrick and have for the last 5 years with no problem at all

KendraE · 05-11-2012, 06:18 PM

I use Taste of the wild.... to each their own!!

Deadbug · 05-11-2012, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britster

I don't pay attention to those lists anymore. Notice a lot of those foods were just part of the big recall.

Don't get caught up on stars, etc. I like that review site for the purpose of looking up ingredients, etc... but I pay more attention to consumer reviews, and quality control, where the food is produced.

I wish Royal Canin would get their own plant (currently they're owned by Mars - Pedigree, the candies Twix, Wrigley gum, Skittles, etc, etc, are made) and change up a few ingredients personally, but I still think they're a decent food from a good company. I'm actually not exactly sure where their food is specifically made, in what state, etc. Haven't looked into it.

Their manufacturing facility is in Rolla, Missouri

yorkieusa · 05-11-2012, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KendraE

I use Taste of the wild.... to each their own!!

It was just recalled.

Diamond Dog Food Recall Expands Again | Dog Food Advisor

yorkieusa · 05-11-2012, 07:04 PM

I did notice it wasn't distributed in Texas though. So that is good news for you.

Joyce Adams · 05-11-2012, 07:11 PM

Just wondering, who makes up these lists?

occy · 05-11-2012, 07:23 PM

Howie also loves RC. Vet also approved it. Why wld I change it just because it isn't on a list ??

ladyjane · 05-11-2012, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joyce Adams

Just wondering, who makes up these lists?

One of them is a human dentist.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/3826414-post55.html

05-11-2012, 10:16 AM	#1
Deadbug Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 452	A list of the best dog foods I was really surprised to see that Royal Canin wasn't on the list at all. I always thought RC was good? I was also equally shocked to find Kirkland brand on the list! Best Dry Dog Foods

05-11-2012, 10:20 AM	#2
BentleyTheBaby Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 58	Eh, I'm still forever a fan of Royal Canin __________________ -Jessica, momma to Bentley

05-11-2012, 11:30 AM	#4
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I don't pay attention to those lists anymore. Notice a lot of those foods were just part of the big recall. Don't get caught up on stars, etc. I like that review site for the purpose of looking up ingredients, etc... but I pay more attention to consumer reviews, and quality control, where the food is produced. I wish Royal Canin would get their own plant (currently they're owned by Mars - Pedigree, the candies Twix, Wrigley gum, Skittles, etc, etc, are made) and change up a few ingredients personally, but I still think they're a decent food from a good company. I'm actually not exactly sure where their food is specifically made, in what state, etc. Haven't looked into it. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 05-11-2012 at 11:33 AM.

05-11-2012, 11:45 AM	#5
navillusc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: FL, USA Posts: 2,767	I use review sites to see the ingredients lists, etc., if the manufacturer doesn't list them on their website...and for the chuckle. For my food and my babies food, I pay attention only to the specific ingredients and what I already know about them or what I can learn in the case of a new ingredient. I have spent many years doing this kind of research because I am chemically sensitive and was sick every day of my life for many, many, many years....but not any more! __________________ - Cat Brody Mia BriaStormy

05-11-2012, 02:26 PM	#6
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	I dont like those lists at all- the best food is the one that works for you and your dog. So many people, even here, bash Natural Balance- it works great for both my dogs, they do great on it and I am comfortable with the company- yes! even now. Many of the foods people recommend as the "best" would make my dogs very sick- so to each his own, __________________ Armani & Chloe

05-11-2012, 10:42 AM	#3
Deadbug Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 452	me too. It was one of the only foods Gabby found palatable and wouldn't turn her nose up at. I think, unless something drastic happens, I'm going to stick with them.

05-11-2012, 03:29 PM	#7
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	They base those only on ingredients not where the ingredients are coming from and the company's actualy making them. I like that site because it does list the ingredients but you need to do your own research on the company. I will never feed anything diamond makes ever! The safest food to feed in my opinion is homemade but only when done right! __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

05-11-2012, 06:18 PM	#8
jeane Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana Posts: 2,945	i feed my dogs merrick and have for the last 5 years with no problem at all

05-11-2012, 06:18 PM	#9
KendraE Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 3,752	I use Taste of the wild.... to each their own!! __________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon

05-11-2012, 07:04 PM	#12
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I did notice it wasn't distributed in Texas though. So that is good news for you. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

05-11-2012, 07:11 PM	#13
Joyce Adams Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,995	Just wondering, who makes up these lists? __________________ Have a great day... Mommy to Yoshi and Miss Priss

05-11-2012, 07:23 PM	#14
occy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Posts: 158	Howie also loves RC. Vet also approved it. Why wld I change it just because it isn't on a list ??