Any Royal Canine parents out there?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Roxi Ree

Nancy, the surgeon feels that there is no need for any additional supplements at this time. Her MVD is so mild that he would actually be OK with her being on normal adult food (Roxi will be 1 in November). The adult food has less protein than the puppy food and since she has shown no symptoms of liver disease (other than her bloodwork) is why he said he felt she would be fine on the normal food. He would like to have her bloodwork checked before we change food and then after we change food to give us a better idea of which is better. I think he is trying to save me money, but I don't have any problem keeping her on the prescription low-protein food. She really doesn't eat that much and she has put on 9 oz. since we switched her over (I'm still trying to get her to 3 pounds)

Oh my that is tiny, I hope she continues to do well!

[BoltonsMom]

After a few of you brought up iching and RC dog food I noticed Bolton doing this. Not chronically though. After talking to the vet this morning he said to only change his food if he is going to the bathroom more then normal and he thinks the scratching is possibly a seasonal allergy.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by BoltonsMom

After a few of you brought up iching and RC dog food I noticed Bolton doing this. Not chronically though. After talking to the vet this morning he said to only change his food if he is going to the bathroom more then normal and he thinks the scratching is possibly a seasonal allergy.

If your dog is allergic to an ingredient in your dog food there might be itching, but I think people often read about it and think "Oh no, my dog is itching, it must be the food!" It's much more likely it's an environmental or seasonal allergy. If the itching continues or becomes worse, I would try switching to a food without corn or chicken.

[KazzyK810]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Concerning price, I buy the 10 pound bag for around $35.00 so it figures out to about $3.50 a pound. The bag it comes in is one of the best on the market, it's the only one I found that doesn't fall apart.

After reading your post on the 10lb bag, I inquired at a local store I sometimes buy ZoE's food from when I don't want to make a trip across town to Petsmart, if they could get the 10lb bag of RC YT28 for me. They are usually a few dollars more than petstores for the small bags but I pay it because it's so close & convenient. I had no idea what they'd charge for a 10lb bag.

They called today and left a message that it had come in with their new order of supplies and a bag would be reserved for me. They charged $29.99 plus tax for the 10lb bag. I was thrilled but tried not to let it show so they don't mark it up

I've already been thinking about getting another puppy, but with this I can now feed two for what it's been costing me to feed just one....it must be a sign I am supposed to get another pup!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by KazzyK810

After reading your post on the 10lb bag, I inquired at a local store I sometimes buy ZoE's food from when I don't want to make a trip across town to Petsmart, if they could get the 10lb bag of RC YT28 for me. They are usually a few dollars more than petstores for the small bags but I pay it because it's so close & convenient. I had no idea what they'd charge for a 10lb bag.

They called today and left a message that it had come in with their new order of supplies and a bag would be reserved for me. They charged $29.99 plus tax for the 10lb bag. I was thrilled but tried not to let it show so they don't mark it up

I've already been thinking about getting another puppy, but with this I can now feed two for what it's been costing me to feed just one....it must be a sign I am supposed to get another pup!

Ha ha that's funny. It sure sounds like a sign!

[gidget529]

Was just at my local pet store picking up some RC. Buyer was there at the time. She says RC is moving to take the numbers off of the bags. They have already done it in some of the puppy products. She says the #s are the protein content, and that when she talked to the RC representative about it, they claim consumers are complaining the #s are too confusing.

[pinkpatty]

Only feed Royal Canin to Keno, started with Royal Canin years ago for my Bichon Frise who had stomach issues. Fed her the Special and all her problems went away. As little as these dogs eat, Royal Canin is not that over priced.

[Bitsy]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

If your dog is allergic to an ingredient in your dog food there might be itching, but I think people often read about it and think "Oh no, my dog is itching, it must be the food!" It's much more likely it's an environmental or seasonal allergy. If the itching continues or becomes worse, I would try switching to a food without corn or chicken.

Do you know which foods don't have corn or chicken?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Bitsy

Do you know which foods don't have corn or chicken?

You have to look on the package, for example, Royal Canin, has both chicken and corn in some of their formulas. Other formulas, don’t though, so it depends which you buy. Wellness makes a food called Simple Solution that has only 5 ingredients: Duck, Canola Oil, Tomato Pomace, Vitamin/Minerals and Ground Rice) and this could be beneficial for testing for an allergy. Wellness Simple Food Solutions® Rice & Duck Formula. I believe paw itching is the itching associated with food allergy.

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Originally Posted by Bitsy

Do you know which foods don't have corn or chicken?

I had good luck with the RC Rabbit and Potato. However it is RX. This started me in the right direction. We did end up switching recently to a hydrolyzed diet but her stomach and allergies started acting up. I was very happy with it when she was on it.

[MJsBella]

Bella was started on RC - I am afraid to try anything else - I would not even know what to try!

[Kaos]

Kaos was on RC28 for a few months and did VERY well on it. I changed him to Artemis for a month, and he didn't do that well at all. (even though its higher rated) His eyes watered, he had bad breathe and his tummy was upset. I changed him back to his RC last week, and he's doing wonderfully. I guess we will be sticking to RC from now on.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Kaos

Kaos was on RC28 for a few months and did VERY well on it. I changed him to Artemis for a month, and he didn't do that well at all. (even though its higher rated) His eyes watered, he had bad breathe and his tummy was upset. I changed him back to his RC last week, and he's doing wonderfully. I guess we will be sticking to RC from now on.

I don't really like Artemis either personally. I don't think it's very fair to completely judge "higher rated" foods by just trying one. With that said, I also don't think it's fair to judge "lower rated" foods by just trying one either. And those ratings sites are a great tool however there are some 5 and 6 star foods that I would NEVER feed due to where the food is produced, the company behind them, recalls, customer service, etc. The ratings don't take into mind manufacturing processes. To me, it seems crazy that Nutro for example is in the 3 star category along with Natural Balance, Royal Canin, and Wellness Simple Solutions, when those last three are a world of difference better than Nutro in regards to quality control and company ethics.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Britster

I don't really like Artemis either personally. I don't think it's very fair to completely judge "higher rated" foods by just trying one. With that said, I also don't think it's fair to judge "lower rated" foods by just trying one either. And those ratings sites are a great tool however there are some 5 and 6 star foods that I would NEVER feed due to where the food is produced, the company behind them, recalls, customer service, etc. The ratings don't take into mind manufacturing processes. To me, it seems crazy that Nutro for example is in the 3 star category along with Natural Balance, Royal Canin, and Wellness Simple Solutions, when those last three are a world of difference better than Nutro in regards to quality control and company ethics.

Great post and this is something far to people mention. Quality control is an extreemly important factor.

[Kaos]

Originally Posted by Britster

I don't really like Artemis either personally. I don't think it's very fair to completely judge "higher rated" foods by just trying one. With that said, I also don't think it's fair to judge "lower rated" foods by just trying one either. And those ratings sites are a great tool however there are some 5 and 6 star foods that I would NEVER feed due to where the food is produced, the company behind them, recalls, customer service, etc. The ratings don't take into mind manufacturing processes. To me, it seems crazy that Nutro for example is in the 3 star category along with Natural Balance, Royal Canin, and Wellness Simple Solutions, when those last three are a world of difference better than Nutro in regards to quality control and company ethics.

Oh I didn't mean to judge the quality of the brands based on trying one higher rated food. I just meant since I found one that works for him already, I rather not change it up again. It may not be the BEST rated but I think Kaos does wonderfully on it. You made great points though.