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12-15-2011, 07:33 AM | #1 |
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| Great Life dog food? Does anyone feed Great Life dog food? If so, what can you tell me about it? Is it a good food from a good company or should I stay away? |
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12-15-2011, 05:09 PM | #2 |
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| Hmmm...no replies. Has anyone heard of this food? |
12-15-2011, 05:20 PM | #3 |
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| I'm going to guess that very few people here have fed it. If we are just looking at the website and company, then I would not feed it. It's partially freeze dried raw which I wouldn't like. Digestive enzymes and such - that's not something that foods need. No feeding trials. They apparently don't want to spend money on it. Who created the recipes? I like well known companies that do feeding trials and people creating the foods that I am comfortable with. This wouldn't be my choice.
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12-15-2011, 05:44 PM | #4 |
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| Thanks Ellie May. It was recommended at the (specialty) food store where I shop. It's supposed to be a good food...4 stars according to one website...but I've never been very good at the comparisons. |
12-15-2011, 06:11 PM | #5 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| I agree with Ellie May's points. Plus, it is a very pricey food. You can choose a great food and not spend so much $$$.
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12-17-2011, 04:34 PM | #6 |
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| Hmmm...now I'm confused. I've been doing some online reading and everything I'm coming up with looks o.k. The formula was created, and the company founded in 1996, by Dr. Elliot Harvey M.H....who also wrote the book titled "The Healthy Wholistic Dog"...and he writes for Healthy Pet Newsletter and Animal Wellness Magazine. He is also a consultant to Pet Product News. Not trying to be sarcastic or anything but, am I missing something? |
12-18-2011, 07:26 AM | #7 | |
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Keep in mind that there are many people with Dr. in front of their names but you wouldn't trust all of them with your health or your pet's. Anyone can publish a book and write for newsletters. Pet Product News is a marketing group, so don't take their word that Dr. Harvey or his views are best. Great Life Dog Food is sold at only one boutique in all of Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Some people swear by it. Personally I would save the $$ for vet visits. Just my opinion.
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12-18-2011, 07:33 AM | #8 |
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| Rather, I would spend the money on a doggy nutritionist for a personalized diet.
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12-18-2011, 12:07 PM | #9 | |
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Now don't take this the wrong way, it's just a funny for you for the day. Gross... Per the Walmart site found here http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ol-Roy-Gourmet-Beef-Cuts-Dinner-In-Gravy-Dog-Food-5.5-oz/10533152 they claim, "Animal feeding tests using aafco procedures substantiate that ol' roy gourmet beef cuts dinner in gravy dog food provides complete And balanced nutrition for growth And maintenance." Obviously, confidence in the manufacturer and hopefully transparency are key. I am sure feeding tests are a good thing, however, that truly sickens me regarding Ol' Roy.
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12-18-2011, 12:17 PM | #10 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Feeding tests alone definitely don't cut it. As you wrote, it is the whole picture, many factors, including the manufacturer.
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