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by colshe on 20 October 2009 - 13:10
I agree Steve, there's so much to learn about dogs and why they do the things they do. We should take extra caution when buying dog food or dog treats from commercial companies. Let us not allow commercial companies control the health of our dogs, we should take charge as owners/companions. Best approach is homemade dog treats where we knew by heart the ingredients and the nutritional value it can give for our dogs to stay fit and healthy, enjoying long fruitful years with us. Here's a site worth reading to learn more about dogs and why they do things they do. I saw stories in a dog's viewpoint.
http://woofgangbakerylakewoodranch.com/category/a-dogs-view
by yellowrose of Texas on 20 October 2009 - 18:10
i JUST MADE IT LINKABLE....GOOD POST
...YES READ LOTS OF RECIPES FOR YOUR DOG...COMMERCIAL DOG FOODS MUST BE READ AND RE READ ON THE INGREDIENTS...YES THEY MAY LIVE ON IT FOR A WHILE..BUT LIKE STEVE 1 REINTERATED...
.....DISEASE DOES NOT SHOW UP FOR YEARS LATER OR CAN IN MONTHS LATER...
jUST Beware of what is in the bag that looks so inviting and so pretty to look at..
YR
by olskoolgsds on 22 October 2009 - 03:10
If you have a Costco, do a little research on the kirkland lamb or chicken. 35 lbs for about $25. After years of Royal Canin GSD 24 mixed with raw meat, I got sick and tired of it going up every other month. I do not feed my dogs cheap food, I would take food from my own plate before I would do that. I did some research on Costco's kirkland (it isn't made by Kirkland, but a good solid brand, I cannot remember who at the moment) I found that it is at least as good as RC. and IMO better. I value my dogs and will not skimp on money if it is necessary, but I could find no good reason to not switch. The dogs like it better and they appear quite healthy on it. Less money does not always mean less quality. More money does not always mean better quality. This is often the rule of thumb, but not always. In the case of a 50lb bag for $20 I would have to take a long serious look at that however.
by Jyl on 22 October 2009 - 03:10
I have a friend that feeds it also. She has been feeding it for 1-12 years and her dogs look great!! She uses the lamb and rice.
by Two Moons on 22 October 2009 - 05:10
My dogs will not eat Purina with the exception of the large breed puppy, last year I stopped using it for my pups for several reasons.
I believe as a base the cheaper foods are fine as long as you watch whats in them, my brand is fairly basic and thats where you add what you will to round it out. My brand has never been involved in any of the recalls and I've used it for nearly 20 years. The dogs eat it wet or dry.
If I had to pay what some of you pay, I would go completely raw.
I would not buy anything from Sam's aka Wall-mart, and I would not buy Ole Roy. I do not like designer brands either who make outrageous claims with a price to boot.
In my opinion some of our human foods are no safer than some dog foods so we're all at risk for this and that.
Don't think expensive means quality, it doesn't.
by wrestleman on 22 October 2009 - 15:10
by Two Moons on 22 October 2009 - 17:10
In the old days scraps and catch O the day was probably a luxury.
Todays problem is preservatives and artificial supplements, and contaminates.
I don't care for anything that has the smell of Wall-mart on it, or the words (made in China).
Have you ever seen Coyote scat ?
They will eat anything, including droppings of other animals, and yet they thrive.
Its all only opinions.
by MaggieMae on 22 October 2009 - 21:10
Wal Mart smell - hahahahahaha
by michael49 on 23 October 2009 - 12:10
Back in the eighties I had several rotties. My wife carried a pup to the pet shop with her one day, the owner gave her the sells pitch about eukanuba which I believe was a fairly new food during this time.He opened a small bag and the puppy ate it like he was starving.Well after that experience we decided that eukanuba was the best choice for our dogs,we had been feeding purina. I fed the eukanuba for a period of about 6 months and the dogs did thrive on it.I was at the co-op one day and saw some diamond , which at the time was also a fairly new product at least in our area. I bought a bag and decided to do a little test, I placed a bowl of each eukanuba and diamond in each kennel and given the choice the dogs chose the diamond.I'm not saying the diamond was the better food,but the dogs chose it and thrived on it for about half the cost.For me its not a matter of more expensive equals better, it's about which food meets the needs of my dogs at a reasonable price.Like moons, if I could afford it I would pass on the kibble altogether and feed raw only, the benefits are obvious to the eye.
by John Kennedy on 24 October 2009 - 01:10
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