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Need to Change Science Diet I have noticed that Honey eyes are watering really bad. She is on Science Diet food and I am starting to think thats the problem. I took her to the vet and he gave her some pills. I was wondering if anyone knew of a good food I can give her to make her eyes stop watering. |
I am not sure about the eye watering issue but here are a few links to research food. Dog Food Reviews and Ratings | Dog Food Advisor Dog Food Analysis - Reviews of kibble The Dog Food Project - Common Fallacies of Dog Food Reviews How to Choose the Right Dog Food - Whole Dog Journal Article Dog Food Review Ratings I looked up eye watering in the search area and found this thread maybe it can help with Honey's problem http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...e-tearing.html |
I would try something grain free because a lot of dogs have a problems with grains. Blue Buffalo, Acana and Now are some good brands. |
That could be the problem- Peanut's Vet wanted him on the SD- I tried it and he turned into an itchy pooing mess!! I took him off real fast! He is currently on Canine Caviar and is doing great!! |
Science Diet does use a lot of grain in their food. I'm not sure why they charge more for that food because it has much the same ingredients as some of the less expensive kinds. I think it's more for the name than the quality. Gracie has been on a good quality grain free for quite some time and had very little eye watering. Once I changed her to distilled water it stopped all together. I really think their bodies do react to some of the things that are in the foods. |
Personally, I like Blue Buffalo Freedom. It is grain free. Teeka is on the puppy formula and is doing great! She has some eye drainage, but it has gotten better since she has been on it. It has been almost 2 months since I switched her to this. My vet said that it takes about 3 months to rid the body of the other food and grains. She also was scratching a lot and that has gotten better, too! |
I have Harley on Science Diet as well. I noticed his eyes are watering really bad too!!! I just switched him from Pedigree 2 weeks ago. Is it ok to switch again already? |
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Has anyone tried Natural Balance Small Bites Potato & Duck? I heard it was good for dogs with eye watering and itching problems. |
Go Blue Buffalo. It is a really good food. My two boys are eating that and loving it. Just mix a tablespoon of water in it for gravy and I add a little wet small breed chicken and veggies in it and they go for it. Excellent food! |
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Brothers Complete also has a grain free that does not use white potatoes. Brothers Complete Grain Free Dog Food | Review and Rating |
chester is on solid gold sun dancer grain free, doing very well on it |
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My pups who do not need special diets are on Science Diet Ideal Balance and they are all fine! No messy eyes and no issues. There is a grain free Ideal Balance, but honestly I tried it and did not see any real reason to continue it and went back to the regular one. Here is a link for information about this food: Ideal Balanceâ„¢ Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Dinner - Dry |
Let me also add that discharge from eyes is not always food. There are many reasons for it! Might want to speak with your vet for some input. |
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Hi all - this is Lori and I work for Hill's. Just want to jump in and ask Princess keke if Honey has seen the vet about her eyes watering. I checked with our Veterinary Consultation Service about the eye watering condition and there is no research to suggest food causes eye tearing. On the other hand, itching can be a sign of an allergy related to food. It sounds like grain free food is the preferred choice for these little ones. Has anyone tried Ideal Balance Grain Free food? It’s new from Hill’s and may be a good option for you. |
Personally I would stay away from by- products, corn and always use a grain free. The first ingredient should be meat or a meat meal. I recommend trying Nature's Logic. It is a 5 out of 5 star food, listed by the dog food advisor web site. I use it with some of their raw products. My 3 Yorkies are doing great! You will also notice these 5 star foods have higher K calories. They may be more expensive but you use less when feeding time comes. In the long run you save. |
Many of us have done our own research with dog foods and have found that switching from a grain based food does help with various issues. A food that has only "meat" listed as it's first ingredient with three grains following is basically a gran based food. "Meat" is about 80% fluid. After the meat has gone through the high temperature extrusion process there is very little meat value left. Companies that will not state what kind of meat or what parts of the animal are used could very well be using by products and low value body parts. Low value protein is a source of digestive problems as well as other health related issues. |
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I agree about the eyes and did also say that. Go to a vet is my answer to that one. :) I have had many dogs on Hill's and have never had the eye issues I hear about on this forum that people claim are from food. |
There are many ways to research how dog food is made besides the Dog Food Advisor. If you are convinced that feeding your dog grain and synthetic vitamins is best for your dog then surely go for it. But if people have educated themselves about the pet food industry and decided to go in another direction than don't insult their intelligence. Nutrition is not rocket science. Any intelligent person can learn about animal nutrition. There are many details about the pet food industry that are kept out of the public eye and people do well to educate them selves about the truth. "Meat" is hardly a sufficent description of the protein source that is put into many bags of kibble. Perhaps Hills would like to describe where their "meat" is sourced. Like what is this meat? What animals are used and where are they obtained? What parts of the animals are used when obtaining this mysterious meat? |
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Riley eats Canine Caviar abd has never been better. We started with Wild Ocean for 3-months and then Open Sky for 3-months and just started the Wilderness last week. |
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And I myself Totally believe in a rotation diet. This is something from Champion Foods that explains it a little better than I could... Reduced food intolerances: Many food related intolerances develop over time because people often feed their cats and dogs the same food, day after day. Feeding a rotation diet reduces the risk of your pet developing intolerances, because they are not fed a single protein source long enough to become sensitive to it. Enthusiasm for meals: Feeding a rotational diet ensures mealtime is even more exciting! Balance: A Biologically Appropriate diet is rich and diverse in essential proteins and fats. Rotating your formula offers your dog or cat even more diversity-- keeping your cherished pet happy, healthy and strong. |
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