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losting · 11-13-2008, 05:11 PM

I have been feeding my little Jack Science Diet, b/c that is what the breeder fed him. He seems to do fine with it, and I know quite a few people that have used this food for years and have never had a problem. I have read on here though, from quite a few people that they don't like Science Diet. What should I do or what do you all recommend?

Jack is about 14 wks old now, and I hate to switch his food. I'm not sure what to do!!!

bildio · 11-13-2008, 05:28 PM

I fed Gus Science Diet for several puppy months. I'd guess that there are better foods, and worse, so I'd say it falls in the middle quality wise.

At one year of age I switched Gus to Wellness for small breeds. I think that Merrick and Wellness are good, and there are other good brands too. I don't think it's critical to switch immediately, but continue to research and collect input. When you decide, plan on mixing the Science Diet and the new food together for a couple of weeks of feedings.

marcerella02 · 11-13-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by losting

I have been feeding my little Jack Science Diet, b/c that is what the breeder fed him. He seems to do fine with it, and I know quite a few people that have used this food for years and have never had a problem. I have read on here though, from quite a few people that they don't like Science Diet. What should I do or what do you all recommend?

Jack is about 14 wks old now, and I hate to switch his food. I'm not sure what to do!!!

I HIGHLY recommend switching. In my opinion it is NOT a good food and your guy is so young it woud be great to get him on a high quality food for the rest of his life! I would switch to Natural Balance. It is a great food- the company is accountable for the food- you can enter your bar code online and see the tests that your bad went through and how it did.

BamaFan121s · 11-13-2008, 05:53 PM

It's not the best food, and it's not the worst. What you have to figure out is if it is what is best for YOUR dog. If you want to try some other foods, switch gradually and see how he does. If you try a new food and it doesn't seem to be the right one for him, you can always switch back.

diggy4 · 11-13-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

I HIGHLY recommend switching. In my opinion it is NOT a good food and your guy is so young it woud be great to get him on a high quality food for the rest of his life! I would switch to Natural Balance. It is a great food- the company is accountable for the food- you can enter your bar code online and see the tests that your bad went through and how it did.

DANG i did not know that HOW COOL you always have the best tricks and tips Marci!!!! thanks for posting

twalla · 11-13-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

I HIGHLY recommend switching. In my opinion it is NOT a good food and your guy is so young it woud be great to get him on a high quality food for the rest of his life! I would switch to Natural Balance. It is a great food- the company is accountable for the food- you can enter your bar code online and see the tests that your bad went through and how it did.

WOW! Learn something new every day! Thanks, Marci

Yorkieluv00 · 11-13-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

I HIGHLY recommend switching. In my opinion it is NOT a good food and your guy is so young it woud be great to get him on a high quality food for the rest of his life! I would switch to Natural Balance. It is a great food- the company is accountable for the food- you can enter your bar code online and see the tests that your bad went through and how it did.

Thanks Marci for another good tip!!! you always have the best advice !!! we love ya girl!!!

Yorkieluv00 · 11-13-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

I HIGHLY recommend switching. In my opinion it is NOT a good food and your guy is so young it woud be great to get him on a high quality food for the rest of his life! I would switch to Natural Balance. It is a great food- the company is accountable for the food- you can enter your bar code online and see the tests that your bad went through and how it did.

Thanks Marci for another good tip!!! you always have the best advice! i fed my yorkie Science Diet and it gave him bad skin allergies. so bad so that he had a balding white spot that i noticed directly after him being put on that food. so i took him off and he eats canidae! Science diet is crap food

Missiemiss · 11-13-2008, 06:33 PM

Science Diet is always recommended by Vets because they get a kick-back on it. Honestly, it's not the best out there.

There are lots of nutritious foods out there to feed your pup. You'll get many recommendations.

I use LIfe's Abundance. Just as you would the others, take the time to research all of your options. Your baby can't make the choice, it's in your hands.

If you want to do some research on Life's Abundance you can read all you want at: Welcome to Trilogy

Free samples are also available. Just let me know and I'll make sure you get some.

chestermama · 11-13-2008, 11:25 PM

I personally would not feed science diet, it has by products, corn and some have bha and bht. Hills does science diet and they are a big corporation that puts whatever it wants to into their food.

krisknr · 11-14-2008, 06:53 AM

Please go to this site and look up the food you are feeding, then look at the 5 and 6 star foods. Dog Food Reviews - Main Index - Powered by ReviewPost
Also it is good to switch your dogs food from time to time. A varied diet is much better than the same thing all the time. Plus how would you like to eat nothing but chicken and rice every day for years?

SLewis024 · 11-14-2008, 07:07 AM

when london was a puppy i fed her science diet lamb and brown rice puppy food and now she gets natures best lamb and brown rice by science diet. she likes it and shes healthy.

BamaFan121s · 11-14-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by krisknr

Please go to this site and look up the food you are feeding, then look at the 5 and 6 star foods. Dog Food Reviews - Main Index - Powered by ReviewPost

The information and ratings on that site are based completely on the opinions of the site editors, not long term professional research. It's a great site to use to compare ingredients in various foods, but shouldn't be used as the only source of info when searching for a food for one's dog. Here are a few others that educate more in depth regarding nutritional needs...a much better idea than just picking a food off a list.

Dog Food Review Ratings

The Dog Food Project - How does your Dog Food Brand compare?

Dog's individual needs differ--what may be the highest rated/best match for one dog may not work for the next. People need to research and determine what their individual dogs needs are rather than just blinding picking something that someone gave a high rating to.

morrislaz · 11-14-2008, 08:08 AM

I have fed 3 dogs on Science diet and they have all trived. I tried other brands but poop wise this was the best.
They do have an natural food called nature's best which is what I currently use in small bites. I had someone in the know look at the ingredients and they said it was fine. I do give carrots for treats and sometimes a little chicken with the kibble.

krisknr · 11-14-2008, 09:16 AM

In reply to BamaFan121s reply you will find that all 3 sites basically agree but the dog food review site I listed is really user friendly and my favorite.
PS the site is completely independent of any dog food manufacturer and lists the people who do the reviews and what there professions are. They also explain why the ratings were given. It is a great site!!!

11-13-2008, 05:11 PM	#1
losting Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Elida, Ohio, USA Posts: 13	Science Diet I have been feeding my little Jack Science Diet, b/c that is what the breeder fed him. He seems to do fine with it, and I know quite a few people that have used this food for years and have never had a problem. I have read on here though, from quite a few people that they don't like Science Diet. What should I do or what do you all recommend? Jack is about 14 wks old now, and I hate to switch his food. I'm not sure what to do!!! __________________ Lauren

11-13-2008, 05:28 PM	#2
bildio Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 1,537	I fed Gus Science Diet for several puppy months. I'd guess that there are better foods, and worse, so I'd say it falls in the middle quality wise. At one year of age I switched Gus to Wellness for small breeds. I think that Merrick and Wellness are good, and there are other good brands too. I don't think it's critical to switch immediately, but continue to research and collect input. When you decide, plan on mixing the Science Diet and the new food together for a couple of weeks of feedings. __________________ *Niko (3 yrs) Gus (5 yrs)* *Squirt (17 yrs - RIP)*

11-13-2008, 06:33 PM	#9
Missiemiss Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 651	Science Diet is always recommended by Vets because they get a kick-back on it. Honestly, it's not the best out there. There are lots of nutritious foods out there to feed your pup. You'll get many recommendations. I use LIfe's Abundance. Just as you would the others, take the time to research all of your options. Your baby can't make the choice, it's in your hands. If you want to do some research on Life's Abundance you can read all you want at: Welcome to Trilogy Free samples are also available. Just let me know and I'll make sure you get some. __________________ Gracie Froto Blair and RIP Bear-Bear 12/31/08 & RIP Roscoe 06/12/08 Free Samples! All-Natural, High-quality Pet food for your Furbaby! http://www.trilogyonline.com/missiemiss

11-14-2008, 07:07 AM	#12
SLewis024 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rochester, Ny, USA Posts: 173	when london was a puppy i fed her science diet lamb and brown rice puppy food and now she gets natures best lamb and brown rice by science diet. she likes it and shes healthy. __________________ Shannon&London

11-13-2008, 05:53 PM	#4
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	It's not the best food, and it's not the worst. What you have to figure out is if it is what is best for YOUR dog. If you want to try some other foods, switch gradually and see how he does. If you try a new food and it doesn't seem to be the right one for him, you can always switch back.

11-13-2008, 11:25 PM	#10
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	I personally would not feed science diet, it has by products, corn and some have bha and bht. Hills does science diet and they are a big corporation that puts whatever it wants to into their food.

11-14-2008, 06:53 AM	#11
krisknr Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: WI Posts: 186	Please go to this site and look up the food you are feeding, then look at the 5 and 6 star foods. Dog Food Reviews - Main Index - Powered by ReviewPost Also it is good to switch your dogs food from time to time. A varied diet is much better than the same thing all the time. Plus how would you like to eat nothing but chicken and rice every day for years?

11-14-2008, 08:08 AM	#14
morrislaz Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 76	I have fed 3 dogs on Science diet and they have all trived. I tried other brands but poop wise this was the best. They do have an natural food called nature's best which is what I currently use in small bites. I had someone in the know look at the ingredients and they said it was fine. I do give carrots for treats and sometimes a little chicken with the kibble.

11-14-2008, 09:16 AM	#15
krisknr Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: WI Posts: 186	In reply to BamaFan121s reply you will find that all 3 sites basically agree but the dog food review site I listed is really user friendly and my favorite. PS the site is completely independent of any dog food manufacturer and lists the people who do the reviews and what there professions are. They also explain why the ratings were given. It is a great site!!!