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09-15-2015, 07:16 AM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Yok, NY
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| Blue Buffalo Dry Food I plan on feeding my yorkies I get on Saturday Blue Buffalo dry food. There are many different types for small breeds from Diet formula to grain and grain free. I am confused as to which one to buy. Can someone explain the benefits of grain vs. grain free dog food? Thanks |
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09-16-2015, 03:05 AM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ME
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| I would you Royal Canin Yorkie. I see a lot of patient on Grain Free Blue Buffalo with food allerigies too it. |
09-16-2015, 08:09 AM | #3 |
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| I don't know what happened to my post above? There is not real evidence that grain free does anything for dogs. The number one allergies for dogs are chicken, beef, soy, dairy, eggs and NOT grains. There is the rare reaction, but in the practice I work at those are the number ones. There is no blood test, even some though some veterinarians try to test for one. The only way to test for food allergies is a food trial either novel protein or hydrolyzed diet. It is rarer owners are willing to do a home made diet trial. Basically Blue Buffalo has made a lot of money selling grain free at the dismay of veterinary dermatologists. |
09-16-2015, 08:28 AM | #4 |
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| Thanks for the advice. That actually confirms what my friend told me. She works in Finance and worked on the BB IPO so she has done extensive research on BB Brand and told me to go with the Life Protection Brand unless my dogs have a known allergy. Her suggestion was start with the cheaper product, grain free and the basic products only need to be used if the dogs cannot tolerate the Life Protection product. And she said the Wilderness product is a complete waste of money. I am going with the Adult Small Breed Healthy Weight Food and will see how that goes. |
09-16-2015, 08:30 AM | #5 |
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| From PETMD.com ************** What Is Grain Free Pet Food, Really? http://www.petmd.com/themes/petmd_v3...petmd-seal.jpg By Lorie Huston, DVM Grain free pet foods are currently very popular. But are they really healthier for your pet than other types of pet foods? Let’s take a closer look at that question. While it is true that many pets do well on grain free diets, it is also true that these diets were developed more in response to consumer (i.e., human) preference than to the actual nutritional needs of our pets. Nutritionally, the most important aspect of a pet food is whether the food provides complete and balanced nutrition. If the food contains excesses or deficiencies of specific nutrients, the pet will suffer as a result. This concept is true regardless of whether the food contains grains or not. Each ingredient in the diet provides a unique set of nutrients to the overall makeup of the food. Together, the ingredients need to combine to provide a complete nutrient profile for your pet, without any excesses or deficiencies that can cause illness for your pet. It is certainly possible for grain free diets to provide this type of complete nutrition for your pet. However, these diets are not the only option, or even necessarily the best option, for each individual pet. There is no one diet or type of diet that is perfect for all pets. In other words, no pet food is a one-size-fits-all nutritional solution. Does Grain Free Mean Carb Free? Another popular feeding concept that often seems to go hand in hand with feeding grain free pet food is the feeding of a high protein, low carbohydrate diet. High protein, low carbohydrate diets do have their place, particularly in the feeding of diabetic cats. However, it is important not to assume that a grain free diet is a low carbohydrate diet. In fact, some grain free pet foods contain carbohydrate levels similar to or even higher than diets containing grains. In many grain free diets, ingredients such as potatoes replace the grains in the food and often these ingredients have more carbohydrates than the common grains used in pet food. As a result, grain free and low carbohydrate pet foods are not always synonymous with one another. Is Grain Free Pet Food More 'Natural'? Proponents of grain free diets sometimes claim that grains are an unnatural source of nutrition for our pets. They argue that ancestors of our current-day dogs and cats did not eat grains. However, it could be argued that potatoes and other forms of carbohydrates are no more “natural” for our pets than are grains. Fortunately, our pets (dogs and cats alike) have evolved to be able to digest grains as well as many other sources of carbohydrates (including potatoes). What About Cat and Dog Food Allergies? Another popular misconception that many pet owners fall victim to is the assumption that grain free diets are the best diets for pets with food allergies. While food allergies do occur in pets, corn and other grains are not among the most common allergens found in foods. In fact, according to some of the available research, corn is actually one of the least likely sources of food allergy. In one literature review1, 278 dogs with food allergy were evaluated and the problem ingredient was clearly identified for each dog. Beef was the most common allergen, being responsible for 95 of the cases reported. Dairy was responsible for 55 cases, making it the second most frequent cause. Corn was identified as the offender in only 7 cases. In cats, the situation is similar. Fifty-six cats were evaluated in this study2. Forty-five of the food allergies resulted from eating beef, dairy, and/or fish. Corn, meanwhile, was responsible for only 4 cases. Feeding a grain free diet is a legitimate option for your pet. However, feeding a grain free diet still requires choosing a diet that includes complete and balanced nutrition for your pet. Choose ingredients with which you, as a pet owner, are comfortable. But remember that in the long run, it is the nutrient profile that is important, not the individual ingredients in the pet food. As with all things related to your pet’s health, your veterinarian is your best source of information regarding pet foods. Your veterinarian is knowledgeable about all types of pet food and can help you determine the type of diet that is best for your pet.
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09-16-2015, 09:07 AM | #6 |
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| I had My little one on Blue Buffalo and it was causing Her anal glands to fill up almost once a week. She adored the food though, it was the one in the pink label with chicken and lamb. Her coat looked great while She was eating it as well. I had to switch her to Wellness Brand Fish and sweet Potato because of her allergies to certain meat proteins. She loves the food and I love the fact I do not have to take Her to the vet once a week anymore! |
09-17-2015, 02:22 PM | #7 |
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| I would stay away from Blue Buffalo they have some serious quality control issues and have issues with where there their ingredients come from.
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09-17-2015, 04:45 PM | #8 |
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| I quit using BB when we got a bag that was 50% kibble and 50% life source bits. My pups had stomach upset from it and when I called BB they were kind of flip about it and said..oh that happens sometimes (the wrong mixture in the bag). I decided that if the quality control was that lax I didn't want to feed it to my pups. Maybe it is better now.
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