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Post by Courtney on May 1, 2009 15:21:27 GMT -5
The food we feed (Orijen) didn't make the list Does anyone know if it still has the good reputation it had before?
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Post by Chloe on May 11, 2009 15:14:08 GMT -5
Thanks so much for the info on where I can get some of these different foods!
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Post by pistis on Dec 25, 2009 17:09:14 GMT -5
Just curious... On both lists (wet and dry) Mary posted, I didn't see any of those mentioned, but I did see Diamond Products. I was just wondering who "they" were that were not recommending the regular Diamond food. Maybe I just missed something, but I did not see any specific Diamond products on the list. And from other peoples' responses I am now under the impression that I shouldn't get Diamond products anyway for my dogs to eat? The reason for these questions is I am trying to find a better product for Lola and Ergo to eat. I want them to have the best food possible. Ok I'll be honest; I want them to have the best everything possible! They have always been fed Nutro with no problems, but when we first got Lola a year and a half ago we were told Nutro was a pretty good product. I'm thinking trips to feed stores will be in our future soon. Which brings me to my next question; I have always thought of feed stores (if that's even the correct term for them) as the country stores that they are. I know you can buy a lot of horse products at some (if not most or all) of them. So my question is, why do they carry some of the best dog foods you can buy for your dog? Why is it that pet stores and even Vets do not carry these high quality products, but feed stores which are mostly located in more rural areas do? That really confuses the crap out of me.
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Post by RealPitBull on Jan 6, 2010 15:59:12 GMT -5
There are way better foods out there than Diamond. Diamond's chicken and rice for example has white rice in it, along with beet pulp, 'natural chicken flavor', and two meals in the first 13 ingredients listed. That's more than enough for me to stay away from it. Their beef formula has beef meal listed first, also beet pulp and 'natural flavor'.
As far as feed stores, I dunno...I kind of think of them more as specialty stores, and that is where you tend to go to buy stuff that isn't widely available and/or very popular. Just like since I tend to buy a lot of organic/specialty/veg foods, I have to go to specialty stores like Trader Joes or Whole Foods or my local mom and pop natural food store to get a good variety.
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Post by pistis on Jan 6, 2010 19:23:23 GMT -5
Gotcha....Well, toil and trouble are almost out of their food, so I will find the nearest feed store and check out what it has to offer. I'll be really happy to get them on a better diet. I'm also looking into supplements that will be good for them as well. Thanks Mary =)
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Post by maryellen on Jan 6, 2010 20:25:43 GMT -5
Taste of the Wild is sold at tractor supply, its a good grain free food and reasonably priced.. you can also try merrick, orijen, canidae, innova, DVP Natural balance, Solid gold, Fromm
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Post by pistis on Jan 6, 2010 21:44:04 GMT -5
Good to know- would you say all those brands you just listed are nutritionally equal to each other, or are any better than the others (without price in mind)?
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Post by AmyJo27 on Jan 6, 2010 22:33:54 GMT -5
I feed Taste of the Wild and Boomer is doing AMAZING with it! No problems what so ever!
From my experiences, I would highly recommend TOTW!
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Post by SunraysPitBulls on Jan 6, 2010 23:29:30 GMT -5
Yeah we switched to taste of the wild, pacific salmon due to Jettas allergies, and I think it has helped a ton! And now all 4 of our dogs are on ONE food... We feed it to our rescues as well, of course!
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Post by pistis on Jan 6, 2010 23:40:53 GMT -5
Is it a bad sign that TOTW isn't on that 2009 Top Foods list on the previous page? Just wanting to cover all my bases and make sure I get answers to any of the questions swimming around in my head. That way when I make a decision to switch I can be 100% confident that I did all my research. Btw, thanks to all for all your input.
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Post by valliesong on Jan 7, 2010 2:12:14 GMT -5
Is it a bad sign that TOTW isn't on that 2009 Top Foods list on the previous page? Just wanting to cover all my bases and make sure I get answers to any of the questions swimming around in my head. That way when I make a decision to switch I can be 100% confident that I did all my research. Btw, thanks to all for all your input. The list at the beginning of the thread is just the broad brand categories. I have the actual article, and under Diamond they only recommend Chicken Soup and Taste of the Wild. Premium Edge is ok too. Those foods are all made by Diamond, but if you look at the foods in the store, Diamond is not listed on the front of the bag. They are just the parent company. Meal in itself is not bad, as long as they specify the type of meat and it is not made from by-products. So it should say "chicken meal" or "lamb meal," not "meat meal" or "poultry meal" or "chicken by-product meal." Meal simply means that it has been cooked and had the water removed. You have to take water weight into account when you look at the meat content of a food. If it just says "chicken, brown rice, etc." once you take the water out, it will have a lot less meat protein in it than a food that says "chicken meal, brown rice, etc." So in the first food, there is actually likely more rice in the food than chicken. Unless your dog is on a diet for specifc health issue that requires low protein like kidney disease, meat or a specified meat meal should always be your first ingredient. Any grains should be whole grains, and not fractions, meals, middlings, etc. I also suggest avoiding corn, wheat, and soy, as they are very common allergens and not very digestible. Beet pulp is only a "stool conditioner" and provides no nutritional value, so essentially it is a filler. Artificial anything (colors, preservatives, flavors, etc.), propylene glycol, and any sugars (including corn syrup) should also be avoided. Hope this helps. Even WDJ says there are many foods that meet their criteria but don't appear on the list, so if you find something else, do your own research.
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Post by maryellen on Jan 7, 2010 8:22:54 GMT -5
price wise they are all close in price. i personally dont follow the WDJ food list when it comes out, as what works for one dog might not work for others..
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Post by pistis on Jan 7, 2010 13:59:51 GMT -5
Awesome! Thanks ladies- always appreciated
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Post by RealPitBull on Jan 11, 2010 16:23:44 GMT -5
price wise they are all close in price. i personally dont follow the WDJ food list when it comes out, as what works for one dog might not work for others.. Yup, this is a good point - it's no the be-all-end-all. It is a good starting point, though.
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Post by zueszena on Feb 6, 2010 15:50:17 GMT -5
ok i was ready to switch foods and am more confused than ever...diamond is now stay away from or is chicken soup for pups still ok???
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Post by valliesong on Feb 6, 2010 22:20:38 GMT -5
The list at the beginning of the thread is just the broad brand categories. I have the actual article, and under Diamond they only recommend Chicken Soup and Taste of the Wild. Premium Edge is ok too. Those foods are all made by Diamond, but if you look at the foods in the store, Diamond is not listed on the front of the bag. They are just the parent company.
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Post by RealPitBull on Feb 18, 2010 16:13:14 GMT -5
Chicken Soup is a good food, from what I hear.
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Post by rkg on Feb 24, 2010 9:59:52 GMT -5
Does anyone know of a good healthy dog food for sensitive tummies? My pit has such a sensitive stomach - he got sick from Wellness, then switched him to California Natural and that makes him really sick. He's now back on rice/chicken but I would love to find a dog food that is good for him too. My vet is clueless - they still suggest science diet (ugh!). Any suggestions? Thanks
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Post by sugar on Feb 24, 2010 10:24:12 GMT -5
How long was your pup on the foods before you switched them? My Chubs had the runs when I first put him on Orijen 6 Fish, but now (about 2.5weeks later) he gobbles it up happily and his stools are looking better (soft, but they have shape...not a gross puddle). It could take time your your dog's tummy to adjust and of you switch foods too often their tummy never has time to do that. Also, look into what treats/how many given...it has made a difference in Chubby's BM
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Post by rkg on Feb 24, 2010 11:12:06 GMT -5
I kept him on Wellness for a few weeks and he wasn't getting better. California Natural he also was on for a few weeks. I even put him on it gradually but (combined with rice) and then he just kept getting sick (to the point where he would get sick in the house b/c he couldn't hold it in). I limit his treats to the organic brown rice/chicken sticks from Trader Joes' - no rawhides. I'm thinking some sort of organic sensitive stomach food with only a few ingredients but wasn't sure if anyone had any luck with any specific one....
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