I noticed dog food like all other things is going up in price. Here is a couple of shots of the ingredients and nutrition details of IAMS adult dog food. I know some folks don’t like the idea of grains in dog food but my Vet was for it and my Chocolate Lab ate it for all of her 14 years with no issues. What experiences have you had with dry dog food?
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Nature's Recipe Grain Free Puppy
When I see whole grain corn, or any other corn, I strike that dog food off the list of possible purchases. Whole grain corn is the second ingredient in the thread starter's preferred dog food. The dog food we use has Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Barley, Salmon Meal, Oats, Chicken Fat, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Dried Chicory Root, Spinach, Broccoli, Vitamin E Supplement, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale. Notice, no corn of any kind.
Some dog and cat foods have whole grain corn or cooked yellow corn as the first ingredient. They are almost poison for your pet.
Some dog and cat foods have whole grain corn or cooked yellow corn as the first ingredient. They are almost poison for your pet.
Actually corn was the third, behind chicken and barley. I was asking for opinions and I appreciate yours.
Here's what is not good about the above food. Corn, soybean are useless to the dog. They are included to raise the protein number on the label. Soybean is actually hard for a dog to digest and creates gas and digestive upset. Chicken by product is the beaks and feet and whatever else is on the slaughterhouse floor ground up and cooked. It is low quality protein. Chicken meal is a good protein source. Once high quality feeds have gone to these ingredients to lower costs. It's a corporate decision.
There are plenty of feeds that don't have these ingredients. If your vet recommends grain free food find another vet. Grain free foods can and do cause heart problems. It is just a marketing ploy. Dogs need grains in their food.
Personally I use Diamond's Chicken and Brown rice. It's highly rated and not real expensive. They also make Costco's Kirkland pet foods.
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You are using a very good food!
Our dog developed a chicken allergy so that rules out most commercial dog foods.
Lately she's had Kirkland brand salmon and sweet potato stuff and is not very pleased with it. I've always tried to mix it up for her as she gets bored with her food before the end of the bag.
We had a cat that lived to a ripe old age who really preferred the cheap corn based food. Whenever I bought him grain free cat food he sure let me know about it.
Lately she's had Kirkland brand salmon and sweet potato stuff and is not very pleased with it. I've always tried to mix it up for her as she gets bored with her food before the end of the bag.
We had a cat that lived to a ripe old age who really preferred the cheap corn based food. Whenever I bought him grain free cat food he sure let me know about it.
Thank you. We researched it pretty carefully. Youngest daughter has worked for vets and oldest son's wife is the daughter of a vet, so we listened to their advice.
Our previous little mutt (purebred black and tan dachshund) could not longer chew the dry dog food so we made his food from meat, vegetables, starches, etc. He liked it just fine. Current mutt (purebred black and tan dachshund) gets Wellness Brand Small Breed. He scarfs it down. He has lots of energy.
We feed this........no soy or corn. 83% of the protein is from meat. We also regularly mix in about 25% ground beef or cooked chicken green beans and sardines. An occasional scrambled egg also.
We learned early on with our first dog that nutrition is paramount to health. Had a shepherd with skin problems. was feeding Pedigree kibble. After a while we switched to a high grade food with no corn and in one month she was a different dog.
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Fromm Gold Small Breed
Nutrition Facts
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein
26% Min.
Crude Fat
17% Min.
Crude Fiber
5.5% Max.
Moisture
10% Max.
Caloric Content
3797
kcal/kg
1726
kcal/lb
425
kcal/cup
Ingredients:
Chicken, chicken meal, oatmeal, pearled barley, chicken broth, brown rice, menhaden fish meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried tomato pomace, dried egg product, whole oats, salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), whole barley, dried yeast, chicken liver, cheese, flaxseed, white rice, potatoes, carrots, salt, duck, lamb, sweet potatoes, celery, alfalfa meal, monosodium phosphate, Vitamins [choline chloride, potassium chloride, Vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, calcium carbonate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin D3 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, Vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid], taurine, chicory root extract, Minerals [zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc proteinate, ferrous proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, magnesium proteinate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate], yucca schidigera extract, sorbic acid (preservative), dl-methionine, l-tryptophan, sodium selenite, dried Lactobacillus paracasei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product.
Nutritional Adequacy Statement
Fromm Family Small Breed Adult Gold Food for Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth and maintenance, including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).
Nutrition Facts
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein
26% Min.
Crude Fat
17% Min.
Crude Fiber
5.5% Max.
Moisture
10% Max.
Caloric Content
3797
kcal/kg
1726
kcal/lb
425
kcal/cup
Ingredients:
Chicken, chicken meal, oatmeal, pearled barley, chicken broth, brown rice, menhaden fish meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried tomato pomace, dried egg product, whole oats, salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), whole barley, dried yeast, chicken liver, cheese, flaxseed, white rice, potatoes, carrots, salt, duck, lamb, sweet potatoes, celery, alfalfa meal, monosodium phosphate, Vitamins [choline chloride, potassium chloride, Vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, calcium carbonate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin D3 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, Vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid], taurine, chicory root extract, Minerals [zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc proteinate, ferrous proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, magnesium proteinate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate], yucca schidigera extract, sorbic acid (preservative), dl-methionine, l-tryptophan, sodium selenite, dried Lactobacillus paracasei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product.
Nutritional Adequacy Statement
Fromm Family Small Breed Adult Gold Food for Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth and maintenance, including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).
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We adopted a shelter puppy about a month ago. The shelter uses Hills Science Diet chicken/rice formula for puppies. After about a week of having him we noticed he scratched alot and scooted his butt on the floor. I had a hunch it might have been either the chicken or grain that he might be allergic to. We have a small family-owned pet store close by that recommended N&D Pumpkin/Lamb formula. After 2 weeks on it he eats less and the scratching is almost non-existent. It has vegetables (carrots, peas, etc) fuits (blueberries, apples, etc) and comes highly recommended for puppies with sensitive tummies.
I rotate flavors of Fromm 4-star or Gold large breed for my dog...good stuff.
We also feed the occasional scrambled egg. He likes that.
We rotate through, usually Acana and Nutrience. I have tried some other slightly cheaper brands as well but I find my dog seems to have allergy issues with them, chewing her paws, scratching her ears etc.
Grains are fine for dogs. It's one of the main distinctions between domesticated canines and wolves.
I've fed kirkland for years, chicken rice and vegetable for most of their lives, now salmon formula for the dog with joint problems and weight management for the dog with metabolic issues. As someone mentioned, it's just re-labeled Diamond. Great balance of protein/fat/fiber, addresses their joint and weight issues very well at a good price. The picky one doesn't like salmon but I didn't like spending $10k on new knees, so it's what she gets and she's doing super well for her age.
I've fed kirkland for years, chicken rice and vegetable for most of their lives, now salmon formula for the dog with joint problems and weight management for the dog with metabolic issues. As someone mentioned, it's just re-labeled Diamond. Great balance of protein/fat/fiber, addresses their joint and weight issues very well at a good price. The picky one doesn't like salmon but I didn't like spending $10k on new knees, so it's what she gets and she's doing super well for her age.
Purina Alpo, or purina Dog Chow. They get lots of eggs, bones, kitchen scraps too, also they sneak some goat grain sometimes(has molasses in it), and the odd time I see them at the mineral salt lick. The farm supply has some really cheap dog food which we tried but they didn't like it.
Maremma's are a large breed, but don't waste too much energy or eat more than they need, so they don't eat much less than something like a yellow lab, and don't overeat(unless its something really good), and ours seem to go 13-14 years on the cheaper food.
A few years ago, one ate nearly a pound of dark chocolate once(we were cooling truffles on the covered porch), and was a bit twitchy for the afternoon, but the next day was back to normal. He is maybe 130-140lbs so I guess that helps.
Maremma's are a large breed, but don't waste too much energy or eat more than they need, so they don't eat much less than something like a yellow lab, and don't overeat(unless its something really good), and ours seem to go 13-14 years on the cheaper food.
A few years ago, one ate nearly a pound of dark chocolate once(we were cooling truffles on the covered porch), and was a bit twitchy for the afternoon, but the next day was back to normal. He is maybe 130-140lbs so I guess that helps.
People have been feeding their dogs primarily grains and ofal for millennia. They are adapted to it too a large degree. In America, we have been trained and conditioned by the pet food industry to think that people food is basically poisonous for dogs.
Tens of millions of chihuahua's and other breeds in Mexico live to advanced old ages without ever being fed a bit of commercial dog food. They eat tortillas, rice, beans, dairy and meat just like their humans do. It might not be the optimal diet for a dog but it works well enough for most.
Tens of millions of chihuahua's and other breeds in Mexico live to advanced old ages without ever being fed a bit of commercial dog food. They eat tortillas, rice, beans, dairy and meat just like their humans do. It might not be the optimal diet for a dog but it works well enough for most.
