Quality dog food with only fish as protein source

[lilgidget]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

Thanks. I'm going to check into a dog food with lamb and rice.

Do you know anything about Nutro for small breeds with lamb and rice.
What would you recommend?

[Mike_and_Me]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Also what I was doing, just giving a friendly opinion. Dog food is one of those hot button issues. Also what works for one might not work for another. Honestly in a perfect world I would be home cooking. With four that all have different tastes I could see that as being a nightmare lol. I tried it when Callie was an only pup and she didn’t take to it. My boys prefer dry dog food to humane food which is beyond weird to me.

I would love to home cook too, but we don't have any of those nutritional powders that you add to balance the food available here. People say whatever freshly cooked food you give to your dog is better then kibble but I wouldn't want to risk it. Mike LOVES all food.

I found a link with all of the complaints submitted from dog owners to FDA before and after their report in 2018 was published. For those concerned about this topic I think it's worth checking if the food we feed came up in complaints. There's a LOT of grain free Acana, but I just checked again that the one we give was not mentioned. When I'll have time I'd like to read them one be one. Worth noting that Wellness's CORE line is mentioned there in several complaints, but it might have been after the report. Also, out of hundreds complains only 5 of them are yorkies.

https://www.fda.gov/media/128303/download

[lilgidget]

Does anyone know anything about Canidae Pure? Pros and Cons.

[swgayorkie]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

Does anyone know anything about Canidae Pure? Pros and Cons.

I’m sorry but I do not know anything about either of the foods you have asked about. I believe at one time there was a pet nutritionist on this group but that has been quite some time ago. I did get some help by calling Chewy and telling them what I was looking for. Then I called the dog food company and talked with their nutritionist. Good luck!

Lisa

[swgayorkie]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Wellness is a great brand. Have you checked out the Wellness small breed limited ingredient food? It’s salmon.

I was ready to order this food and first read all of the questions & answers. One revealed that one of the ingredients either comes from China or “sometimes” comes from China. Not a chance I am willing to take.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by swgayorkie

I was ready to order this food and first read all of the questions & answers. One revealed that one of the ingredients either comes from China or “sometimes” comes from China. Not a chance I am willing to take.

There are certain things handed to dog food that can only be sourced from China sadly and that’s will pretty much every pet food. I think it’s a mineral or something.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Mike_and_Me

I would love to home cook too, but we don't have any of those nutritional powders that you add to balance the food available here. People say whatever freshly cooked food you give to your dog is better then kibble but I wouldn't want to risk it. Mike LOVES all food.

I found a link with all of the complaints submitted from dog owners to FDA before and after their report in 2018 was published. For those concerned about this topic I think it's worth checking if the food we feed came up in complaints. There's a LOT of grain free Acana, but I just checked again that the one we give was not mentioned. When I'll have time I'd like to read them one be one. Worth noting that Wellness's CORE line is mentioned there in several complaints, but it might have been after the report. Also, out of hundreds complains only 5 of them are yorkies.

https://www.fda.gov/media/128303/download

My girls are anything but picky it’s the boys that are the hold out lol. Now I know how parents of multiple kids feel when cooking dinner. They all have their own tastes. Joey really really loves duck but Ollie no joke will not eat anything but Royal Canin food. Luckily I was able to find a Royal Canin food that was good for Callies IBD and has made them all not gassy.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

Do you know anything about Nutro for small breeds with lamb and rice.
What would you recommend?

The food itself looks ok no red flags to me. I don’t know enough about the company right now. You want to make sure they have actual vets on staff, do feeding trials and have good quality control. I’m a huge fan of Royal Canin and Wellness because they are great trustworthy companies. If you want to you can pm me what kind of food your looking for and why and I can look around and do some research after Callies appointment with the internist tomorrow.

[swgayorkie]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

There are certain things handed to dog food that can only be sourced from China sadly and that’s will pretty much every pet food. I think it’s a mineral or something.

I was told today it is one of the B vitamins.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by swgayorkie

I was told today it is one of the B vitamins.

Yeah I’m not sure that’s a huge issue like if they were getting a meat source or something.

[matese]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

Do you know anything about Nutro for small breeds with lamb and rice.
What would you recommend?

FDA names 16 brands of dog food linked to canine heart disease

Nutro is on that list.


You should keep a copy of this FDA list.

[aweitzm1]

I previously used the Wellness Salmon Limited edition and highly recommend it.

[lilgidget]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

Thanks. I'm going to check into a dog food with lamb and rice.

Have stopped the Nulo and am considering going with Purina Pro Plan Focus with Lamb and Rice. Purina One was NOT on the list of what not to buy.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by swgayorkie

I am searching for a quality dog food with fish as protein source, preferably NOT grain free to feed my Yorkies. They both tend to have constipation issues & in the past have been on a food with cod and pumpkin but #1 it is grain free & #2 it is made in another country.. I changed them to Royal Canin Digestive care. It has not helped with the constipation and they both have started licking their feet a lot! The vet recommended that we go back to a food with fish. I would love recommendations from a nutritionist but don’t know how to contact one. I am open to suggestions. Thanks!

SWGAYORKIE

This website might help you. It is run by a vet nutritionist. The FAQs are extensive...if you don't see your topic, you can send and email and they do respond.

www.petdiets.com

I have a pup on RC White Fish and Potato Moderate calorie and she loves it and is doing well. It is RC PW

[swgayorkie]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

This website might help you. It is run by a vet nutritionist. The FAQs are extensive...if you don't see your topic, you can send and email and they do respond.

www.petdiets.com

I have a pup on RC White Fish and Potato Moderate calorie and she loves it and is doing well. It is RC PW

Thank you so much for your guidance. We are transitioning from the RC Digestive Care to Wellness Small Breed Limited Ingredient Salmon and Potato. We are currently at 50/50 and will soon go to 25/75. So far so good. They both really seem to enjoy it. The kibbles are small and crunchy. Their constipation and chewing on their feet seems to be improving. I am very grateful for the suggestions shared in these forums.

Lisa