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Britster · 03-13-2009, 01:02 PM

But here we go... I'm feeding my picky dog the Dog Whisperer Puppy Food and he really does like it. According to Dog Food Analysis - Reviews of kibble it's only 3 star though? Here's the thing, I feel bad switching his food AGAIN. But for price reasons for me as well as health reasons for him, I feel like I might as well go for a higher rated food that basically costs the same and/or less, ya know? So technically, I'm saving money. Here's my choices I'm considering switching to:

- Wellness
- Merrick's
- Solid Gold (even though this one is a little more expensive than my liking)
- Taste of the Wild
- Blue Buffalo (specif. Blue Wilderness)

Can anyone help me narrow it down to the best in your opinions, price/health-wise? And if your yorkies like it? 'Cause he's pretty picky.

Wylie's Mom · 03-13-2009, 01:15 PM

Really, those are all nice choices -- I like them all for different reasons.

However, in looking at the ingredients and analysis of what you're feeding, there is really nothing wrong w/ it and there are no red flags. It's maybe a bit overboard on quantity of different ingredients, but that's not a red flag either. Some dogs can be sensitive to barley, but it sounds like your guy is doing okay on it.

If he likes it and he's picky - maybe just keep things as is? Or, if you want some grain-free food in the mix - you could also just mix-in one of your other choices w/ what you're feeding.

marcerella02 · 03-13-2009, 01:16 PM

lol - you know you ARE going to get 39387373 different opinions

I would not feed Wellness- since they have gone "big box store" you gotta wonder about quality control.

I like Taste of the Wild- their ingredients look good- hopefully Crystal (Ellie May) will see this thread- she knows a lot about the different facilities where dog food is made .

JesBred · 03-13-2009, 01:17 PM

Well we've tried all of those except the Merrcks. We first tried Blue Buffalo and it made my girl extremely ill and we switched within days of getting it. We then switched to Natural Balance (fish and potato) which I didn't like the smell so a few months later we switched to Solid Gold wee bits which she LOVED. We then thought she had food allergies and switched to Wellness Core Ocean (doesnt smell good) and she ate it but didn't gobble it up like the Solid Gold. We are now switching her to TOTW because I always catch her eating out of brothers bowl before she eats her Wellness (he gets TOTW) so I know she likes it. I think eventually well mix the Solid Gold and TOTW because she loves both. It took a long time to find a food we both could agree on and took forever because she has such a sensitive stomach we have to change her food over a 3 week time span. I didn't think the Solid Gold was that expensive compared to Wellness or Natural Balance.. maybe its just my area though.

MaddiesMommie · 03-13-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

lol - you know you ARE going to get 39387373 different opinions

I would not feed Wellness- since they have gone "big box store" you gotta wonder about quality control.

I like Taste of the Wild- their ingredients look good- hopefully Crystal (Ellie May) will see this thread- she knows a lot about the different facilities where dog food is made .

What does "big box store" mean?...

I thought this was really good stuff.

marcerella02 · 03-13-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

What does "big box store" mean?...

I thought this was really good stuff.

oh I think it is Petsmart now that is carrying it. Before it was just supplied to specialty stores so i felt better about quality control - and it IS still good food- i just worry now that it is mass produced.. that's all...

PennysMum · 03-13-2009, 04:05 PM

Penny really, really loved Merrick's Turducken formula, but her stools were a little bit loose on it. I've since changed her to a grain free diet (Acana Provincial) and her digestive issues have resolved-- but I think the Turducken was her favorite thing in the entire universe. Poor pup!

wemple2 · 03-13-2009, 06:08 PM

I'd stick with what she likes and will consistently eat.

_Chrissy_ · 03-13-2009, 09:16 PM

Max is eating Wellness Small Breed and loves it.

I still add about a small sprinkle of EVO to it because I am using the bag up.
He has been eating it this way for about 3 months now. Almost switched all the way over.
I like it because it says it is formulated for small breed dogs and has 28% protein & probiotics added. I get it at Costco.

_Chrissy_ · 03-13-2009, 09:24 PM

As far as where to get all them foods you listed are available at "big box stores " now. I have seen all of them at either Petco, Petsmart or PetValu.

No offence about the big box store comment.
But I think they are all good food choices depending on what your pup likes.

AVERYxo · 03-13-2009, 10:45 PM

not that there is anything wrong with any of the foods you listed.. but since you asked for opinions (i PICK: WELLNESS

) but again.. just my opinion! ( i have a picky baby, as well)

AVERYxo · 03-13-2009, 10:48 PM

oh and if your baby is picky & gets bored with food easily.. you can always pick a 'kind' that both you and your baby like & rotate the 'flavors' you are feeding him, every few months or so! ..as long as your baby doesn't have any diet restrictions, allergies, etc!

GOOD LUCK!!

Britster · 03-14-2009, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AVERYxo

oh and if your baby is picky & gets bored with food easily.. you can always pick a 'kind' that both you and your baby like & rotate the 'flavors' you are feeding him, every few months or so! ..as long as your baby doesn't have any diet restrictions, allergies, etc!

GOOD LUCK!!

Good idea, actually. He seems to get bored, lol

Britster · 03-14-2009, 05:43 AM

I've been thinking Wellness, too. I emailed them and asked for a few samples.

Britster · 03-14-2009, 05:45 AM

Thanks for your guys help!

03-13-2009, 01:02 PM	#1
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I know there's 39387373 food threads. But here we go... I'm feeding my picky dog the Dog Whisperer Puppy Food and he really does like it. According to Dog Food Analysis - Reviews of kibble it's only 3 star though? Here's the thing, I feel bad switching his food AGAIN. But for price reasons for me as well as health reasons for him, I feel like I might as well go for a higher rated food that basically costs the same and/or less, ya know? So technically, I'm saving money. Here's my choices I'm considering switching to: - Wellness - Merrick's - Solid Gold (even though this one is a little more expensive than my liking) - Taste of the Wild - Blue Buffalo (specif. Blue Wilderness) Can anyone help me narrow it down to the best in your opinions, price/health-wise? And if your yorkies like it? 'Cause he's pretty picky. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

03-13-2009, 01:15 PM	#2
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Really, those are all nice choices -- I like them all for different reasons. However, in looking at the ingredients and analysis of what you're feeding, there is really nothing wrong w/ it and there are no red flags. It's maybe a bit overboard on quantity of different ingredients, but that's not a red flag either. Some dogs can be sensitive to barley, but it sounds like your guy is doing okay on it. If he likes it and he's picky - maybe just keep things as is? Or, if you want some grain-free food in the mix - you could also just mix-in one of your other choices w/ what you're feeding. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

03-13-2009, 01:16 PM	#3
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	lol - you know you ARE going to get 39387373 different opinions I would not feed Wellness- since they have gone "big box store" you gotta wonder about quality control. I like Taste of the Wild- their ingredients look good- hopefully Crystal (Ellie May) will see this thread- she knows a lot about the different facilities where dog food is made . __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

03-13-2009, 01:17 PM	#4
JesBred YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 350	Well we've tried all of those except the Merrcks. We first tried Blue Buffalo and it made my girl extremely ill and we switched within days of getting it. We then switched to Natural Balance (fish and potato) which I didn't like the smell so a few months later we switched to Solid Gold wee bits which she LOVED. We then thought she had food allergies and switched to Wellness Core Ocean (doesnt smell good) and she ate it but didn't gobble it up like the Solid Gold. We are now switching her to TOTW because I always catch her eating out of brothers bowl before she eats her Wellness (he gets TOTW) so I know she likes it. I think eventually well mix the Solid Gold and TOTW because she loves both. It took a long time to find a food we both could agree on and took forever because she has such a sensitive stomach we have to change her food over a 3 week time span. I didn't think the Solid Gold was that expensive compared to Wellness or Natural Balance.. maybe its just my area though. __________________ Jess Mitzy

03-13-2009, 04:05 PM	#7
PennysMum Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 427	Penny really, really loved Merrick's Turducken formula, but her stools were a little bit loose on it. I've since changed her to a grain free diet (Acana Provincial) and her digestive issues have resolved-- but I think the Turducken was her favorite thing in the entire universe. Poor pup! __________________ Penny: Bane of Moles! Terror Among Terriers! Really Gosh Darn Cute! Penny @ Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/583831

03-13-2009, 06:08 PM	#8
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	I'd stick with what she likes and will consistently eat. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

03-13-2009, 09:16 PM	#9
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	Max is eating Wellness Small Breed and loves it. I still add about a small sprinkle of EVO to it because I am using the bag up. He has been eating it this way for about 3 months now. Almost switched all the way over. I like it because it says it is formulated for small breed dogs and has 28% protein & probiotics added. I get it at Costco. __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)

03-13-2009, 09:24 PM	#10
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	As far as where to get all them foods you listed are available at "big box stores " now. I have seen all of them at either Petco, Petsmart or PetValu. No offence about the big box store comment. But I think they are all good food choices depending on what your pup likes. __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)

03-13-2009, 10:45 PM	#11
AVERYxo Lovin' my Girlies!! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orange County, CALIFORNIA Posts: 3,609	not that there is anything wrong with any of the foods you listed.. but since you asked for opinions (i PICK: WELLNESS ) but again.. just my opinion! ( i have a picky baby, as well) __________________ Meg & my baby girls Avie & Gemma

03-13-2009, 10:48 PM	#12
AVERYxo Lovin' my Girlies!! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orange County, CALIFORNIA Posts: 3,609	oh and if your baby is picky & gets bored with food easily.. you can always pick a 'kind' that both you and your baby like & rotate the 'flavors' you are feeding him, every few months or so! ..as long as your baby doesn't have any diet restrictions, allergies, etc! GOOD LUCK!! __________________ Meg & my baby girls Avie & Gemma

03-14-2009, 05:43 AM	#14
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I've been thinking Wellness, too. I emailed them and asked for a few samples. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

03-14-2009, 05:45 AM	#15
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Thanks for your guys help! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier