Interesting- Dog Food

[kgirl2]

Hi this is kgirl2 i am just going to tell you greenies are bad for your dog just warning you because lots of people feed there dogs greenies.If you want any more information about greenies send me a letter.

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by phfgkl

There was a segment on our local news just now, it said you can go in to any grocery store, and as long as the dog food says AFCCO on it, that it's just as good as the organic and every other kind of food out there. He said that people are just wasting their money on all this expensive food. Guess that's why all of our dogs always lived long healthy lives on purina

Wrong!

WHO REGULATES THE PET FOOD INDUSTRY

[YoRkiE Te aMo]

Just to put my 2 cents worth in ..
What u do not pay in food costs ..
u may end up paying double in medical costs

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by phfgkl

Okay, just got back from the pet store a bit ago. I looked through all the bags of food that I was interested in(I had down to look at canidae, innova, solid gold, wellness and one other. anyway, I looked at the innova evo, and decided against that, it had way too much protein in it 40%, which I know is not good for their liver, so did decide on the solid gold weebits or something like that. It has no fillers, no grain, wheat or soy, and looked like a great food. The canidae she said, since they changed their formula, isn't as good anymore. She said they have lost a lot of repeat buyers in there that were buying the canidae. So, hopefully this one will be good for them. The nice thing is that it is small bites, so, the little ones can eat it better. I had done a check on the pro plan with the salmon, and the ingredients didn't look bad at all in that one, but, hubby said get one and stay on it.

I am SO glad to hear that you chose Solid Gold - it is a 4 star food but it is a WAY better food than Purina or Pedigree - BRAVO!!! Alot of our members here feed it and their babies are doing very well on it.

A big THUMBS UP to you hun!

[Woogie Man]

Originally Posted by YoRkiE Te aMo

Just to put my 2 cents worth in ..
What u do not pay in food costs ..
u may end up paying double in medical costs

EXACTLY!! I always tell anyone that gets a puppy from me to spend the money on the food or you'll be spending it (and a lot more) at the vet. I spend more time educating them about the importance of a quality food than probably any other single aspect of care. One more thing. A lot of folks here are looking for a quality food but want something they can buy locally. Often the most recommended brands aren't available in someone's local area. You can just go to a site such as Pet Food Direct and order it. They price most foods below retail so, even with the shipping costs, you still aren't paying more than you would if you could find it in a local store. This way no one is limited with their pet food choices. So, do your research, find a brand you want, and don't worry about it not being available. I feed Nature's Logic. It's the only dry food that has no synthetic vitamins and minerals added due to the quality of the food itself exceeding AAFCO guidelines. Pet Food Direct sells it at a price that is well below retail so I'm not paying extra for it even with the shipping costs added in.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

I always tell anyone that gets a puppy from me to spend the money on the food or you'll be spending it (and a lot more) at the vet. I spend more time educating them about the importance of a quality food than probably any other single aspect of care.

OMG, Jim - that is SO wonderful!

I hear of so many breeders (not necessarily here) who are feeding the worst foods ever. Such a poor start for a puppy.

[Telea]

Solid Gold Wee Bits is a good food. I have fed it in the past. Good choice, better than Purina or Pedigree.

[phfgkl]

Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

I am SO glad to hear that you chose Solid Gold - it is a 4 star food but it is a WAY better food than Purina or Pedigree - BRAVO!!! Alot of our members here feed it and their babies are doing very well on it.

A big THUMBS UP to you hun!

I didn't see anything in it that was bad for the dogs. This is what I got
New Formula!

Diet specially formulated for the high energy needs of small breed dogs, or those dogs that will be 20 pounds or less as adults. Just a Wee Bit is available in a very small kibble to accommodate small mouths.

Crude Protein, Min 28%
Crude Fat, Min 18%
Crude Fiber, Max 4%
Moisture, Max 10%
380 kcal/cup


Ingredients
Bison | Ocean Fish Meal | Millet | Brown Rice | Cracked Pearled Barley | Rice Bran | Canola Oil | Tomato Pomace | Flaxseed | Natural Flavor | Salmon Oil (source of DHA) | Choline Chloride | Taurine | Dried Chicory Root | Parsley Flakes | Pumpkin Meal | Almond Oil | Sesame Oil | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Thyme | Blueberries | Cranberries | Carrots | Broccoli | Vitamin E Supplement | Iron Proteinate | Copper Proteinate | Ferrous Sulfate | Zinc Sulfate | Copper Sulfate | Potassium Iodide | Thiamine Mononitrate | Manganese Proteinate | Manganous Oxide | Ascorbic Acid | Vitamin A Supplement | Biotin | Calcium Panthothenate | Manganese Sulfate | Sodium Selenite | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | Riboflavin | Vitamin D Supplement | Folic Acid |

[Woogie Man]

Well, Ann, as you know, we are what we eat. Also, when you take into account that a puppy's organs aren't fully developed until about 20 weeks of age the need for a quality food becomes vital. I do think most breeders here recognize that and make sure their pups get off to a good start. On a side note, my brother has a Rhodesian Ridgeback that he's been fighting a constant battle with over allergies. He's spent soooo much at vet over it with no results. I got him to switch over to the dry food I'm using but still she was breaking out. I then found out that the canned food he was feeding her was the chunky kind, with the gravy. I told him to try the loaf style of the same brand and now she's fine...no breakouts for a good while. Turns out the chunky style used wheat gluten for the gravy. So many brands use this in their chunky formulas and it should be avoided. Just a little FYI for those that feed canned.....Jim

[Woogie Man]

I'm so glad to see the OP has decided to look into a more quality food. Good for you!! If your dogs have been doing well on a lesser quality food, you should see them positively thrive with a better food. Best to you and your fur-babies.

[carmengamble]

Originally Posted by phfgkl

Okay, just got back from the pet store a bit ago. I looked through all the bags of food that I was interested in(I had down to look at canidae, innova, solid gold, wellness and one other. anyway, I looked at the innova evo, and decided against that, it had way too much protein in it 40%, which I know is not good for their liver, so did decide on the solid gold weebits or something like that. It has no fillers, no grain, wheat or soy, and looked like a great food. The canidae she said, since they changed their formula, isn't as good anymore. She said they have lost a lot of repeat buyers in there that were buying the canidae. So, hopefully this one will be good for them. The nice thing is that it is small bites, so, the little ones can eat it better. I had done a check on the pro plan with the salmon, and the ingredients didn't look bad at all in that one, but, hubby said get one and stay on it.

Congrats on your decision, I'm glad you decided to stay away from Purina.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by carmengamble

Congrats on your decision, I'm glad you decided to stay away from Purina.

I thought the food she listed was made by Purina, and she wanted to know what was so bad about it.

Natural Salmon and Brown Rice Formula - Products - Purina® Pro Plan®

[yorkiepuppie]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

Well, Ann, as you know, we are what we eat. Also, when you take into account that a puppy's organs aren't fully developed until about 20 weeks of age the need for a quality food becomes vital. I do think most breeders here recognize that and make sure their pups get off to a good start. On a side note, my brother has a Rhodesian Ridgeback that he's been fighting a constant battle with over allergies. He's spent soooo much at vet over it with no results. I got him to switch over to the dry food I'm using but still she was breaking out. I then found out that the canned food he was feeding her was the chunky kind, with the gravy. I told him to try the loaf style of the same brand and now she's fine...no breakouts for a good while. Turns out the chunky style used wheat gluten for the gravy. So many brands use this in their chunky formulas and it should be avoided. Just a little FYI for those that feed canned.....Jim

i wish the breeder i got milu from didn't suggest such a crappy food for my baby! (eukanuba) i mean, i even specifically asked him about what the best thing to feed is. i don't think he has any clue nor cares much about it...

quick question, what treats do you recommend?

thanks!

[yorkiepuppie]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I thought the food she listed was made by Purina, and she wanted to know what was so bad about it.

the OP ended up buying solid god weebits (i think that's what it's called), she didn't buy purina.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by yorkiepuppie

the OP ended up buying solid god weebits (i think that's what it's called), she didn't buy purina.

Oh, I was waiting to learn what was bad about the ingredients listed, I think I missed a few replies. Sorry.