Science Diet?

[PJ's Mom]

Does anyone here feed their dogs Science Diet? Is it a good food? I just started Peej and Bailey on Science Diet Mature and they seem to like it well enough. I just hope its a good food for them.

[borzoimom]

Was this food recommended by your vet for a health problem?

[PJ's Mom]

Not for a health problem, but she did say it was time to switch them to a senior food.

[borzoimom]

Then you can do better than that. I wanted to make sure the dogs were not on it for health reasons. Science diet is pretty low on the scale in quality.
What allergies do you dogs have? Or like any arthritis etc?

[cyber-sibes]

I have always fed mine Science Diet & they are very healthy.

Science Diet gets a mixed review here on PT. One of the objections is usually that it contains corn, which can't be digested whole, but my vet (who used to work near their plant) told me that it is so finely ground, it is not a problem. She felt its actually a very good kibble. You'll here other objections here too.

Science Diet also produces lines of specialty formulas often prescribed by vets for different problems.

[borzoimom]

cyber sibes- I am glad your dogs are doing well- however the fact is- only the "heart"/pulp of corn can be digested even finely ground still turns into a filler that is passed in the stool.
Rules with diets- if you see no side affects- probably not to switch. However- this is taking place.
If I knew if your dogs have allergies ( which I rather doubt considering what they are eating now.. ) I can post a few ideas.
There are countless threads on food on this site. So a search and you will get more information.

[borzoimom]

read this link.. Notice who really makes Science diet.. http://www.dog-spoiling-made-easy.co...gredients.html

[luvofallhorses]

We feed the dogs and cats at the shelter Science Diet and they do fine on it. IMO it's a lot better than some foods out there.