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04-30-2012, 09:48 AM | #16 |
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04-30-2012, 10:07 AM | #17 |
Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member | When a dog poo's a lot (several times a day, large quantities), it is an indication that their bodies are not using the nutrients from what they take in (food). Grain-FREE food is always best, as grain cannot be broken down and utilized by canines, and grain can cause many allergies.
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04-30-2012, 08:34 PM | #21 |
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| I'm glad your Truffle is doing better. Ground flax seed is a good ingredient so I don't understand why some companies are using whole flax seed that can be so harmful to the delicate digestion of some dogs.( smaller dogs in particular) They just cannot tolerate so much fiber in their food and are unable to digest the seed so they get none of the benefit of the flax. |
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When a dog poo's a lot (several times a day, large quantities), it is an indication that their bodies are not using the nutrients from what they take in (food) I have been told and have read the Same Thing!! I know Riley's poo's are much smaller, firm and have no smell when I am feeding him his Primal Raw morning and night. | |
05-01-2012, 06:06 AM | #24 |
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| It is really hard to find a grain free that does not use white potato in place of grain. Sweet potato is a much better and more nutritious substitute. However, few use sweet potato exclusively. White potatoes are not a great food for humans to eat on a regular basis much less feed it to our little dogs on a regular basis. Too much starch that raises the glycemic index. There is so much diabetes in dogs these days and it is a diet driven disease. I feed frozen grain free raw and it is the closest to the perfect food I have found but for traveling it doesn't work so I am always checking out the grain free brands to see if any have changed their ways. |
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05-02-2012, 12:08 AM | #26 |
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| I just looked it up on Nature's Variety Instinct Dry Dog Food | Review and Rating Have you ever used this? I am just a little concerned about a bit too much fiber being in this one, too. The pumpkin seeds and tomato pomace are bit concerning but not a huge issue if they digest well. I would rather see omega3's in the food but I have a supplement anyway. It does seem to be a good choice of a grain free food. Would love to hear of any results anyone has had with it. |
05-02-2012, 02:32 AM | #27 | |
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We just started Sheldon on this food, he is eating limited ingredient grain free turkey, I am 1st time dog owner and I did a lot of research before deciding what to feed him and I was not aware of the fiber content. I am going to look and compare. | |
05-02-2012, 03:09 AM | #28 |
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| Just did a quick research and found out that Fromm, Acana foods has the same % as Nature's Variety. 3.5% fiber. Now by petcurean has 4% |
05-02-2012, 07:57 AM | #29 |
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| i feed natures variety intsinct frozen raw oscar is doing quite well on it. i just have to say that there is no one food out there that will be perfect for every dog. i guess you just do what is right for your own dog no matter what the ingredients may be... at least that is what i try to do .. |
05-02-2012, 09:00 AM | #30 |
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| I really feel that a good grain free raw is one of the best foods you can feed your dog. I am feeding a grain free raw but am looking for a grain free kibble type food for travel since frozen does not travel well. The flax seed that is whole and not ground has been known to create a lot of extra poo in many dogs, small ones in particular. The nutrients of flax seed that is not ground are not able to enter into the dog as it should either. Flax seed is a good ingredient if it is ground but causes more harm than good in it's in it's original state. |
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