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  1. 08-30-2003, 03:48 PM #1
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    What's the healthiest dog food?

    Do any of you know what is the healthiest dog food? We are almost out of dog food, and are going to buy new dog food eathier today, or tomorrow. And I would really like to know what is the healthiest dog food is. Does anyone know? We are currently feeding Sadie Eukanuba, but I'm not sure. Thanks everyone!

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  2. 08-30-2003, 03:58 PM #2
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    I'm don't think there is a "healthiest dog food", but I recommend Nutro, and Royal Canin. I think they're both good brands.
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    My vet says that ScienceDiet is very healthy for your dog, and my dogs love it. They eat Iams now, but both are very good brands.
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    Like Julie said, I don't think there is a healthiest. Theres a food for everydog and some foods other dogs can't have. Whatever Sadie likes.

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    I wouldn't recommend Iams. Not only are their no nutrients in them and they abuse animals while testing on them. Besides, I have noticed the kibble has an oily feel to it.

    But I agree, there is no 'healthiest'. Some do have better ingrediants than others but you shouldn't force your dog to eat something they don't like.

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    primabella,
    The Iams Company has suspended its contract with a research lab it hired to conduct nutritional studies on its pet food products, after allegations made by PETA that dogs and cats at the lab were being abused.

    I use Canidae, with good results for our furry pups.


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    Thanks everyone for your replies!

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  8. 08-30-2003, 06:42 PM #8
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    Iams may be bad but it's all Leo and Patrick will eat. They get really bad diarreah if we switch their diet.

    Just go with whatever Sadie likes!

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    Why don't you take Sadie to your vet and buy whatever he/she recommends? They would probably know best. I'm sure the "healthiest food" varies from dog to dog.

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  10. 08-30-2003, 08:02 PM #10
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    I agree with RubyMutt. I just told you what works for my dogs, and what they like. I don't think that Iams is bad, not for my dogs anyway. They like those two kinds of dog food, and won't eat anything else, so I would say to get Sadie whatever she likes.
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    I know i have recommened this before, but it (chicken soup for the dog lovers soul) has really good ingredients...check out the website...it sold me...you just have to find a pet store near you that sells it...and another great perk...it not only has more natural ingredients in it, but it is cheaper than Eukanube (which you are feeding now)...the pet store i go to, says that their customer's dogs love it...here is the link to the website...

    http://www.chickensoupforthepetlover...m/default.html

    It is not a human grade food, but has more natural ingredients than most commercial brands. I cant believe it isnt more expensive...but since it isnt considered human grade...i guess that is why...

    Robyn

    BTW, a 35 lb bag (largest they sell), is $25, where i believe a 40 lb bag (largest Eukanuba sells), is like $36...








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    I too feed Chicken soup for the Pet Lover's soul.

    I think that is what is meant by Iams comments is their quality has diminished over the years. No offense intended.
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    Actually the best place here on PT to look for dog foods is to do a search in Dog General.
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    Like others said, there is no 'healthiest dog food'. Kai did wonderfully on Raw and I intend to switch him back to raw after a vet visit so we could make a specific diet for him to allow him to lose some weight. Right now, he's on Innova. I love their ingredients. Also, Kai's tried wellness before. He seems to know what's good for him. He's only volunteered to eat Nutro Max, Wellness, Canidae, Innova and Royal Canin. He HATES Eukanuba. Also I have a confession, Kai would never eat his Eukanuba so I tried a kibble. After trying it, I knew why he didn't like it. It tasted gross. When we bought wellness, it smelled sooo nice. I didn't even have to try it since he loved it.

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    Chicken Soup for the Soul is excellent, as is "Wellness" dog food. We carry both of those at work.

    Thank you Wolf_Q!
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