What to feed him?

[GizmosMommy]

When I got my baby at 13 weeks, the breeder was already feeding him Pedigree so that's what I stuck with. I inquired and the response I got was that Pedigree isn't a good dog food because it has more fillers than anything. I've thought about the raw diet but I'm not quite sold on it yet. Does anyone have any ideas on what I should feed him?

[MIZBROWN]

There's lots of information on here about food... Im sure someone will post a link for you soon (I dont know how)... none the less, the most important thing to do when looking for a food is NO FILLERS... no foods with corn... i started with Eukanueba, then Iams and now after finding this great site, i've switched my baby to Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lovers Soul and she loves it.... Others seem to like Innova, Timerwolf and Canidea - hope this helps

[Ellie May]

I prefer homecooking but some good canned foods are Evangers, Canidae, Innova and Evo (if you want grainless). I don't like kibble at all but you could go with Innova, Canidae, Chicken Soup, Solid Gold, Natural Balance, Life's Abundance or Orijen (very high in protein and grainless) to name a few.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by GizmosMommy

When I got my baby at 13 weeks, the breeder was already feeding him Pedigree so that's what I stuck with. I inquired and the response I got was that Pedigree isn't a good dog food because it has more fillers than anything. I've thought about the raw diet but I'm not quite sold on it yet. Does anyone have any ideas on what I should feed him?

I progressed from premium kibble, to homecooking, to raw - and I'm totally sold on the raw. I use Nature's Variety Raw Frozen medallions. My guys are doing incredible on it - better than on homecooking. Their poos are teensy, don't have any smell, and basically just turn to powder bc their bodies use almost all of the food in raw. You don't have to supplement like you do w/ homecooking, so it's very easy.

I guess you kind of have to decide what will work for you: a premium kibble, homecooking, or raw...and go from there.

[GizmosMommy]

Originally Posted by MIZBROWN

There's lots of information on here about food... Im sure someone will post a link for you soon (I dont know how)... none the less, the most important thing to do when looking for a food is NO FILLERS... no foods with corn... i started with Eukanueba, then Iams and now after finding this great site, i've switched my baby to Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lovers Soul and she loves it.... Others seem to like Innova, Timerwolf and Canidea - hope this helps

Can you tell me more about the Chicken Soup? Do you make it? Buy it? Sounds yummy. lol

[GizmosMommy]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

I prefer homecooking but some good canned foods are Evangers, Canidae, Innova and Evo (if you want grainless). I don't like kibble at all but you could go with Innova, Canidae, Chicken Soup, Solid Gold, Natural Balance, Life's Abundance or Orijen (very high in protein and grainless) to name a few.

Can you please tell me more about the homecooking? Another question I want to ask is his stool? Will it change drastically because right now he isn't crated and doesn't go in the house. With me being at work for an extended period, I don't want him having accidents.

[GizmosMommy]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I progressed from premium kibble, to homecooking, to raw - and I'm totally sold on the raw. I use Nature's Variety Raw Frozen medallions. My guys are doing incredible on it - better than on homecooking. Their poos are teensy, don't have any smell, and basically just turn to powder bc their bodies use almost all of the food in raw. You don't have to supplement like you do w/ homecooking, so it's very easy.

I guess you kind of have to decide what will work for you: a premium kibble, homecooking, or raw...and go from there.

Thanks. I've thought about it but wasn't quite sold on it. I heard it can get quite costly. That true?

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by GizmosMommy

Thanks. I've thought about it but wasn't quite sold on it. I heard it can get quite costly. That true?

I spend about $30 a month, I think. I was spending $60 homecooking, oi!

[GizmosMommy]

Oh wow that's really good. Is it plentiful though?

[Ellie May]

Wylie's Mom's assessment of the cost of homecooking is correct. It can get quite expensive if you go with top-of-the-line foods. Ellie pooped once a day on kibble and she poops once a day on homecooked. You can look up homecooking in the Health and Diet section and you will find a lot of info.

[GizmosMommy]

Thanks a bunches everyone!!!

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Wylie's Mom's assessment of the cost of homecooking is correct.

Were you ever shocked by it? After I calculated it for awhile, I was like "Day-um!" - 9 pounds worth of yorkie eats THIS? LOL.

[Ellie May]

When people say they homecook and it is cheaper than kibble, I have a hard time believing it. It is impssible, especially if you go organic and Amish. It costs right around $25-$30 a month here too without supplements.

[GizmosMommy]

Wow!!! That does deserve a daaaaayyyyyyyyuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmm lol

[GizmosMommy]

Originally Posted by MIZBROWN

There's lots of information on here about food... Im sure someone will post a link for you soon (I dont know how)... none the less, the most important thing to do when looking for a food is NO FILLERS... no foods with corn... i started with Eukanueba, then Iams and now after finding this great site, i've switched my baby to Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lovers Soul and she loves it.... Others seem to like Innova, Timerwolf and Canidea - hope this helps

After getting lost for like :30, I'm proud to say that I've made the switch to Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover's Soul! So far so good. Thanks!!