dog food comparison

[KYS]

Just curious on what everbody feeds their
dogs and why.

I was feeding Nurto Natural Lamb and Rice
for 7 yrs and was quite pleased with the results. (nice shiney coats etc.)
I mix the kibble with natural food and always soaked it in warm water first.
I worried about bloat in my large dogs.
I recently changed to Flint River Ranch lamb and rice because it is a baked human grade dog kibble. (do not need to soak)
I have only used it for a month so it is to
soon for me to critique(sp)it.
My females seems to like it, more than my
male does.

[Sudilar]

I feed my two German Shepherd Dogs Eukanuba Large Breed. It has a joint management system that supplies ingredients that promote healthy joint cartilage. It also contains omega acids to promote a healthy coat. Of course, they also eat "people food" in addition to their dog food.
Su

[Pam]

Although I don't have a dog right now (mine have passed away) I fed them Eukanuba. I had been feeding my standard poodle the same food that her breeder had been feeding her, but she had a "gas problem" (if you get my drift). I mentioned this to my vet and he suggested Eukanuba. I switched over gradually, making a 1/2 and 1/2 mixture of the old food and the Eukanuba and gradually increasing the Eukanuba and decreasing the old food. The end result......no gas!! My cats eat Eukanuba too and since they are getting older and sleep so much I give them the less active formula and they seem to enjoy it (no fussy appetites!)

[teena]

I feed my border collie & aussie Science Diet Lamb & Rice. My b/c has (believe it or not) irritable bowel syndrome and can only tolerate lamb and rice. Any beef or corn products and he turns into the dog from hell. It makes him vomit and have the runs something terrible. Used to feed Iams until they sold to Proctor & Gamble Co.

[karen israel]

Cody is a chip off this ole block..he has to watch his weight. He lost over 25 lbs after his ACL surgery so he eats 1 cup of Hills Canine RD(full of fiber) and 1 c if Kibbles and Bits Lean and 1/4 c of Canine RD canned mixed with a piece of shredded boneless chicken breast in chicken broth, greasless, fatless, with carrots and celery (hey! only the best for my mom's grandog! ) Sounds like a lot but it's not for his size. Hardly, if ever, gets anymore "table food". A doggie treat after his nightly walks only.

[teena]

Karen:
You are so funny - you crack me up! That's what my hubby and I call our dogs - my mom's granddogs!

[KYS]

Karen what is ACL surgery.
I am not very good with abbreviations.

[Sudilar]

Karen,
How did Cody tear his anterior cruscite ligament (ACL)? What kind of dog is Cody? My Great Pyrenees (now deceased) tore hers while jumping down three stairs in my living room many years ago. After the surgery, she still had a slight limp. Later, arthritis set in. I hope Cody feels better now.
Su

[karen israel]

Well, because I couldn't spell it, I initialed it but Su helped me out(thanks)He tore one knee racing to the door between the frig and a chair that was pulled out instead of in (where it belongs Dad!)and skidded to a stop and the other by favoring it. A week later it was properly diagnosed so during that time he must have been in agony (no signs of it just couldn't get up well)My vet rushed over one night with a stretcher (me hysterical at 11pm leaving frantic phone messages)The next day made energency appt w/ortheopedic surgeon. Three months in solidary then the other leg 3 months later. He was the best patient, I on the other hand was a mess, took off work in order to help him outside and comfort him during both surgeries. God I love this dog! He is a Golden Retreiver/Yellow Lab mix DOB: Dec 2 1991. Oh..never answered your ?..I think it's the ligament behind the knee that enables it to bend and bear weight-lots of human sports players get it constantly. By the way, he lost 2lbs! 98 now lots of walking to keep limber (arthritis in hips, front left paw) masssages (doggie heaven) and NO people food (99.9% of the time) Just shut me up! Cody! Cody! Cody!! Hugs and kisses to you all for your comments!

[Doxiedoxie]

I feed Innova Senior after having bad luck with a variety of other brands. My dogs have allergies to pollens and foods( one cant have beef or soy) and also both had to have bladder stone surgeries last year.

I started doing a bit more research, and decided I would no longer feed my dogs Hill's products. They never did well on Eukanuba or Iams OR Nutro's either. I found Innova, which is made from human grade foods, and also has probiotics to aid digestion, and glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate for joing protection. Against my vet's advice ( they wanted me to feed Hill's C/D) I put both dogs on the Innova and they have maintained their urine pH and not developed any crystals or stones and only one UTI in the past year. They also have more energy and the allergies seem more under control. If I sound like an ad, its only because I'm very thrilled with the Innova product. I even feed it to my 7 rats now!

[tatsxxx11]

I have two pups; a yellow lab Star and a husky/shep (x) Cody. I feed them both Eukanuba Large Breed mixed with warm water and a tablespoon or two of canned Iams for flavor. Like most labs, Star would eat anything and EVERYTHING if I let her. The other day she actually got a 2lb. raw salmon fillet out of the frig and dragged it through 2 rooms before I wrestled it away! Fortunately, she LOVES all raw fruits and veggies, which the vet is thrilled about her having. One of their favorite leisurely activities is to sit under the apple tree in our back yard until they get "boinged" on the head, and then munch away! At my friends' kennel, where I help out sometimes, we sell Innova. Many people swear by it! Innova does a have lot of unique extra goodies like fruit, garlic, etc., but unlike Eukanuba, it only has glucosamine; no chondrotin. And of course, every few weeks or so, a "Frosty Paws" or, on special occasions, a Friendly's handpacked vanilla cup!

[dogncatluvr]

I feed my senior Lab Nutro's Natural Choice Senior, and my younger Lab gets Nutro's Natural Choice Chicken and Rice. Both have glucosamine and chondroitin.
They also get a carrot every afternoon, and it is the highlight of their day. Both love any fresh fruit, but are partial to grapes and canteloupe. A few beans have disappeared from the garden too, now I wonder how that might have happened?

[KYS]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by tatsxxx11:
The other day she actually got a 2lb. raw salmon fillet out of the frig and dragged it through 2 rooms before I wrestled it away!>>>>>>>


Now I want to know how she got a 2 lb.
raw salmon fillet out of the Frig?

[Doxiedoxie]

Just wanted to clarify that Innova Senior does have Chondroitin sulfate in addition to Glucosamine; while Innova ( regular) does not contain either.

[lhg0962]

It is interesting to see what everyone else does for their dogs as far as feeding. I was buying those 40 pound bags of Iams for my two Golden Retreivers and since they are so big, it was getting quite expensive. I had a discussion with my veterinarian about the different types of food and his response was that no company spends more on researching animal health than Purina. He said his dogs and cats had always eaten Purina food and lived long, healthy lives. Mine came up on Purina Puppy Chow, but now eat Pedigree. I guess I really didn't listen to him all that well, but they will eat the Pedigree dry, but didn't like the Iams or Purina without a canned food mixed in. There isn't much I wouldn't do for any of my animals, but expense does become an issue, unfortunately. My dogs seem to be very satified with the Pedigree as their base food and they love to get their occasional treats (Milkbones, grapes, apples, etc.)