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09-08-2014, 04:37 PM | #16 | |
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Op, Make sure you pick a palatable economic one, it would be such a shame if you found one you like and your dog didnt. maybe your local mom and pop or feed store will have some samples to try? Or if you find a company you are considering you could write and request a sample or find out if they will have an area representative that will be coming near you and see if they will meet you at a store and sample you out. The sales reps whole goal is to get more people to like and want to buy their food so they are usually more than happy to accommodate- and if they can meet you at a store they are already trying to promote their product at and show off that pet food buyer how interested the community is in their food it's just more bonus points for them so I bet they would be happy to help. Good luck on the job hunt'
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09-10-2014, 06:00 AM | #18 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MN, USA
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| I was feeding my boys Premium Edge by Diamond for about a dollar a pound at 35lb for $34.99 (+tax) but we just moved and I haven't been able to find it so I switched them to Diamond Naturals which also has a four star rating (all the 5 star food gave my big boy soupy poopy) and it's a 40lb bag for $30 at Menards. So far so good! |
09-10-2014, 07:36 AM | #19 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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09-10-2014, 08:50 AM | #20 | |
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Diamond does have a tendency to deal with a lot of recall issues but I think it is more specifically one particular plant of theirs on the east coast side. It is also important to note when one company umbrellas many others - for example Taste of the Wild is a Diamond brand food and therefore made in the same plants and subject to many of the same concerns. A recall can happen for many reasons so I think it is important to research recall frequency and the stated cause - a poor mix resulting in lower vitamin contents for example vs salmonella contamination both of course which are not acceptable but there is a whole lot to navigate in the flood of dog food world!
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09-10-2014, 01:19 PM | #21 |
YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania
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| Oh I was not aware of that. Unfortunately my relative already bought a large bag of dog food. Hmm, maybe I can buy some type of container to put the food in, to keep it fresh longer. I will mention to my relatives to buy a smaller bag next time. Thanks
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09-10-2014, 01:24 PM | #22 |
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| I actually read good reviews on canidae, and that's what m relatives bought my dogs. I'm kind of ticked because I thought we would talk about food options, and I guess my relatives didn't realize you have to slowly introduce new dog foods. Now I have to buy a small bag of their original dog food so they don't get upset tummies
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09-11-2014, 08:28 AM | #23 | |
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When I first got my GSP, Buddy, almost 10 years ago I swore I'd NEVER feed Diamond foods because of the recalls. Then I found just how many "brands" are Diamond products and had to try some just to find a food Buddy's system could handle. Pretty much every brand has had a recall at some point and every feeding style has pros and cons. | |
09-11-2014, 08:28 AM | #24 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Van Alstyne, TX
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| I would just use some ziplock bags. Inexpensive and easy to use/store.
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09-11-2014, 08:46 AM | #25 |
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| Remy is on Fromm. I love that brand.
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09-11-2014, 08:46 AM | #26 |
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| It's advised to keep the food in the original bag it came in. It's designed to keep the food fresh for longer. Make sure the air is rolled out of the bag, If it doesn't have a zip lock closure, tape it up. Make sure no air or bugs can get in there & store in a cool dry place. So it would be ideal to get a storage container just for dog food.
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09-11-2014, 10:26 AM | #27 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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09-11-2014, 10:28 AM | #28 | |
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09-11-2014, 01:43 PM | #29 |
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| Yes, very good point!
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09-12-2014, 09:12 AM | #30 | |
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I was referring to freezing the food in small batches. I agree about keeping the food in original packaging and storing it in a cool dry place when you are not planning to divide and freeze the food. I love bags that have the ziplock top so that I can push the excess air out of the bag and zip it closed. It is always a good idea to keep the original bag until all the food is gone, in case of recall or any other issues with the food too. Personally, I don't buy more food than my dogs will eat within about a 2-3 week period.
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