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02-14-2014, 03:57 PM | #16 |
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| They sell airtight containers to keep pet food in that work very well for keeping the food fresh. They seal air out so your food won't be effected by the humidity. |
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02-14-2014, 05:16 PM | #17 | |
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Im sorry. I didn't mean to come across high an mighty if I did. I need to work on how I word things when typing the out. I do apologize. I am still learning what are the best foods out there as well. I was simply trying to open discussion on it to try to find out why you guys might think it is better, perhaps I would agree once hearing your reasons an want to switch my dogs. Sorry for coming cross the wrong way. | |
02-14-2014, 05:36 PM | #18 | |
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Jackson has eaten Acana the most consistently in his life, but we've switched around/rotated a bit. For example, Fromm is/was a popular brand around here for Yorkies and most do really well, but Jackson did not. Otherwise, he's never had any MAJOR issues with food (minus little things that I notice, more or less stool, softer/harder, eye tearing, hair texture, etc). Even though I currently feed Acana as his primary diet, I recently had a 2.5lb bag of the Royal Canin YT formula with no ill effects, he really really likes the flavor, so I use it for interactive toys/etc. I was considering feeding it more consistently but the price really stinks when you have a 17lb dog. A 2.5lb bag wouldn't last him too long, and 10lbs really is just too much for my one dog for my own preference. It's just very pricey for a larger Yorkie, but I do trust the company. I actually even *gulp* picked up a bag of Purina One Beyond the other day at the grocery store. No corn, no soy, no wheat, it's actually a pretty darn decent food. I wanted to have extra food because of the snow storm and didn't feel like going to the pet store where they sell Acana. His poop was better than ever yesterday and today, and the price was super cheap (it was like $7 for 3.5lbs). Who woulda thought.
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02-14-2014, 05:55 PM | #19 | |
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I hope I didn't.
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02-14-2014, 06:24 PM | #20 | |
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I have raised dogs all my life. Mostly mutts. I always fed the grocery store brand food, Purina One was one of my favorites and a dog trainer friend of mine swears by it. but she has 4 really large dogs and can not afford to feed the high priced stuff at the pet store. Anyway, it wasn't until I got my Shih Tzu a year ago,( a breed well known for having sensitive tummies), that I really started to pay attention to what I fed my dog, how good of a quality food it was, what it was made of etc. My breeder for my Shih Tzu, and all the research I did on the breed told me I had to be very careful on what I fed my little guy. So I started paying attention. I have only been at it for a year now however, and am still learning. But Athena is my first Yorkie. It is possible her needs may be different from his. Even if they normally wouldnt be, no tow dogs are alike regardless same breed of not. Your right that it gets very confusing researching it online. I often feel far more confused after I research then I was before. It all depends on who you talk to, what page you go to, who does the article/ review....who do you trust and who dont you? You know I almost got RC formula for weening puppies when I first brought Athena home because she was so young. I ddint because I thought it wasn't a good brand. now I kin of wish I had. But she is doing great on the wellness core. I will however consider changing when what I have for her now is gone. that will be a little while though. Its a brand new 5 lb bag. Last edited by R-Teddy; 02-14-2014 at 06:26 PM. | |
02-14-2014, 06:33 PM | #21 |
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| lol no not really, but it did come across a bit defensive to me, which is what caused me to re-read mine and realize perhaps I could have worded that a lot better. Its so hard when typing. misunderstandings can come about easily. |
02-14-2014, 06:45 PM | #22 | |
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02-14-2014, 06:53 PM | #23 |
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| Sorry about that! I just really like my breeder; Deb's awesome!
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02-14-2014, 07:03 PM | #24 |
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02-14-2014, 07:05 PM | #25 |
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| Well you know, a top quality food is only top quality if the eat it. If they wont eat it, its not doing them any good. |
02-14-2014, 07:13 PM | #26 |
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| And that was my problem, not that I saying RC is bad but it does bother me that I am feeding him something that makes his paws itch.
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02-14-2014, 07:38 PM | #27 |
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02-14-2014, 08:07 PM | #28 |
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| You mean this brat
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02-14-2014, 08:09 PM | #29 |
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| geezz I really need to stop posting from my phone, I always leave words out or use the wrong words which makes me sound like I might have finished 5th grade!!
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02-14-2014, 08:17 PM | #30 |
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