When people feed the worst food there is and then wonder why their dog has allergies

[chachi]

Originally Posted by princesschloe1

The thing is they spend over $100 a month to feed him Iams. He is a very big, 70 pound dog. To them, they don't know about food brands and only feed him Iams and assume because it's $100 for them that it's great food. Iams contains a lot of fillers and corn products and has been recalled many, many times. I see the dog constantly struggling and being fed this food which actually does trigger his allergies because he can't have food with many ingredients. The vet gave them Science Diet before this which was a little better than Iams but they went back to Iams.. and the allergies came right back with it.

I guess everyone has their own opinion about what they want to food, I mean, after all - it is their dog so that's their choice. The same goes for the few people in this thread who feed Iams without a problem. I just don't think it is a good food, especially to be paying over $100 monthly for it when the dogs hair/skin falls off specifically on this food. He was actually just fine for a month on Science Diet.. this is what bothers me. These people are close in the family so I can state my opinion to them without them being offended.. but they just don't understand that if the dog doesn't do well on Iams then it's time to change it. There is a difference between a dog thriving on it and NOT doing well on it. It's their dog though and nothing I can do. He gets locked up in 1 room 24/7 without any toys ever and he just has to sit there day in and day out then to top it off they feed him a food that isn't working for him... this is what triggered me to write this post - I feel bad for him.

Oh I agree if the dog isnt doing well on the food its time to change it not keep doing the same things causing problems. MY chachi couldnt tolerate RC I had to change because he itched while on it. I dont think he has an allergy to corn but there must have been something else in it he couldnt tolerate. But thats why I feed the Iams mine have never had a problems with it and they are picky eaters and they it is very hard to find food and treats they will eat

[chickensmith]

Yes it is sad that he is having issues....skin problems are the worst. Honestly unless there was an added supplement in the science diet (ie for sensitive skin, etc) the basic ingredients aren't that much different. The price really is not that much difference either....I just looked at petco and the difference is barely 11 cents more a pound for SD than iams. I know at times cost can be a concern but if he did better on the SD it may be worth suggesting to them to check at the local pet store rather than buying from the vet? I'm thankful my dogs have done well on it because winnies food struggle has been a real PITA and was very upsetting.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by princesschloe1

The thing is they spend over $100 a month to feed him Iams. He is a very big, 70 pound dog. To them, they don't know about food brands and only feed him Iams and assume because it's $100 for them that it's great food. Iams contains a lot of fillers and corn products and has been recalled many, many times. I see the dog constantly struggling and being fed this food which actually does trigger his allergies because he can't have food with many ingredients. The vet gave them Science Diet before this which was a little better than Iams but they went back to Iams.. and the allergies came right back with it.

I guess everyone has their own opinion about what they want to food, I mean, after all - it is their dog so that's their choice. The same goes for the few people in this thread who feed Iams without a problem. I just don't think it is a good food, especially to be paying over $100 monthly for it when the dogs hair/skin falls off specifically on this food. He was actually just fine for a month on Science Diet.. this is what bothers me. These people are close in the family so I can state my opinion to them without them being offended.. but they just don't understand that if the dog doesn't do well on Iams then it's time to change it. There is a difference between a dog thriving on it and NOT doing well on it. It's their dog though and nothing I can do. He gets locked up in 1 room 24/7 without any toys ever and he just has to sit there day in and day out then to top it off they feed him a food that isn't working for him... this is what triggered me to write this post - I feel bad for him.

Originally Posted by princesschloe1

By the way, I didn't mean to offend anyone who is feeding Iams with good results, I just wanted to clarify that part!

.. andd, this is BabieChloe but this is my new account.

Way to make me think I was going crazy by the user name switch! What's with that anyway?

[princesschloe1]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Way to make me think I was going crazy by the user name switch! What's with that anyway?

Yes, I got a new username! I was going to reply from BabieChloe so not to confuse anyone but ended up answering from this one by accident lol.