Which brand of dog food do you feed?

[elemtchr99]

Originally Posted by Britster

No! I would definitely advise against it. Google "Nutro Consumer Affairs". Wayyyy too many dogs got ill on it, and some even died. I don't trust them as a company at all and the food is way over priced for the ingredients.

If you need to shop at Petsmart, go with Blue Buffalo.

Edit- just saw BonBon posted the same thing as me! lol.

OH NO!!!! I did NOT know this I will definitely look into other foods asap. Hope my Petsmart has either Blue Buffalo or Wellness. That is the only pet store anywhere close to me (and that's a 50 min. drive). Thanks to ALL of you for the info!!!

[kdhawks]

Levi eats Orijen now (which he loves), but he has eaten Blue Buffalo in the past. Blue Buffalo is in my opinion the best food that Petsmart carries.

[_Chrissy_]

Wellness Small Breed right now.
Also like and have fed: Acana and Nature's Variety Prairie line.

[Furbaby Friend]

I have not seen it mentioned, so I thought I should ask. Anyone have any opinions on Science Diet Toy and Small Breed Puppy (dry food)?

That's what our little girl is being fed now and I thought I really should continue what she's already eating when we bring her home. Especially since I've read it is tricky to switch their food as they have sensitive stomachs...

[Princes mom]

Blue Buff (weight control), Solid Gold Wee Bits and Wellness. Wellness is the newest one for him, and his favorite. He only eats dry kibble.

[sleeves211]

I guess I'm the only one using Now Puppy - grain free.

[paulinanguyen2]

snickers LOVES ziwipeak venison and orijen red meat formula expensive..but well worth it. my baby has tons of allergies and dry skin.. and he is one picky eater...but he loves his ziwipeak..and orijen.

[ltret0294]

The 3 younger pups are eating NB Potato/Duck kibble and several of the Merrick canned foods. Zipp (15yrs) is on K/D b/c of his kidney values being at the border of normal/high, but stable last 6 months .
Lots of choices. Please read the ingredients labels, ask YTers questions. Ask the manufactors for small 2-3 lbs sample bags. If you are interested in a certain brand/variety and it is not carried by local stores you may check into mail ordering, if affordable.

[Hazelzmibaybee]

Hazel went from yucky Iams to Blue buffalo and she LOVES it!

[zoedo]

It's very disheartening that pet stores which should be dedicated to a pet's well being are selling such poor quality foods that can actually be harmful to them. I made a list of the foods that were recommended here on this forum and went to a very, very large pet store (we're on vacation) and Blue Buffalo was the only brand they carried that wasn't the low quality corn based dry foods. As a matter of fact, one aisle was designated to one particular brand (poor quality) food. When I asked the clerk about the others brands she wasn't familiar with any of them.

[dabido]

Originally Posted by Hazelzmibaybee

Hazel went from yucky Iams to Blue buffalo and she LOVES it!

I know Iams is probably considered 'discount', but my Levi doesn't complain- he eats Iams puppy small breed every day, and every 2-3 days gets some canned food.

Is there anything bad about Iams that I should know about? I started looking into Blue Buffalo, but the prices are about double.

What's the justification of making the switch?

[Britster]

Originally Posted by dabido

I know Iams is probably considered 'discount', but my Levi doesn't complain- he eats Iams puppy small breed every day, and every 2-3 days gets some canned food.

Is there anything bad about Iams that I should know about? I started looking into Blue Buffalo, but the prices are about double.

What's the justification of making the switch?

I don't complain about eating McDonald's or pizza, either, but it doesn't mean it's good for me.

The way I look at it... yeah, a person CAN survive eating fattening foots, smoking and drinking a ton of alcohol. And some people will live 'til their 100 living like that. But it doesn't mean it's healthy or you should do it.

Dogs are carnivores, meat-eaters. Check out the ingredients in Iams and compare them to Blue Buffalo Wilderness, or Acana, or any other high quality food. The differences are amazing. Plus, Iams have been recalled ALOT and have been involved in animal testing. A big in my book.

IamsCruelty.com

Also, check out
Dog Food Reviews | Dog Food Ratings
Dog Food Analysis - Reviews of kibble

for references.

Keep in mind, feeding a higher quality food means feeding less, as well as less poop. I currently feed Acana and my 15lb boy eats 1/2 cup a day, along with some wet food. He typically poops 2x a day and they are small, firm and not very smelly (gross, analyzing my dogs poop... LOL)

[dabido]

Originally Posted by Britster

feeding a higher quality food means feeding less, as well as less poop.

That's all I needed to hear. LOL

In all seriousness..Thanks for the info. I was sure there was a reason behind nobody else feeding Iams. I just didn't know what it was.

I just ordered a bag of Blue Buffalo small breed puppy. I'll let you know how Levi's switch goes!

Thanks

[proudmama]

My female 12 wk eats Royal Canin Puppy 33
My male 2 yrs has changed quite a bit from different, healthier brands - right now he is eating something called 'now' it's healthy wholeness in a black and gold bag... can't figure out the name of it.

Does anyone know any negative things about the Royal Canin, bad effects from eating it? How can one find out what *exact* nutrients the dogs need daily/weekly to be 100% healthy, so I can find the dog food, treats or simply make it all myself...

Thanks loves!

[Shorkielover]

Wellness Small Breed Super 5 mix and Wellness Puppy canned food. Mocha loves it and has done great on Wellness.