Purina Pet Foods

**Zippy** · 08-18-2007, 08:43 PM

Really that's werid.I have heard Purina isn't good but after the posioned food who's to say what is good.I feed Blue Bluffilo and it's good to know that if i am in a pinch that at least Purina is good.

**catmandu** · 08-18-2007, 08:54 PM

True enough as Blue Buffalo which is expensive was on the bad foot list and Purina wasnt.

**Medusa** · 08-19-2007, 09:08 AM

My vet has been out of town all week taking continuing ed classes but he gets back tomorrow and I'm going to call and talk to him about this. I was relieved when the pet food tragedies occurred because I saw that Purina wasn't on the list. My old vet , who has since retired, started my cats on Purina 16 years ago; he told me that they were the best then and so I never changed foods. None of my cats have ever had a problem w/it, they gobble it up, so I saw no need to try something else. If my vet has anything to add when I talk to him, I'll be sure to post it.

**catmandu** · 08-19-2007, 02:52 PM

I Know The Cats Love The Purina One Formulas When I Get Free Bags. Maybe I Will Have To Start A Gradual Switch Over!

**steel** · 08-19-2007, 03:07 PM

My 6 cats love purina cat food & Its all i buy.I like the bonus bags but they are never around that long.Purina has many diff flavors but they are doing away with purina chefs blend cat food.Thats too bad cause its my cats favorite.I often call purina & ask them to send me a few $2.00 discount coupons.Its great cause I get 2.00 off each 18 lb bag of purina cat food i buy.Heres the toll free number.Call them mon-fri.9-4 central time or go to http://purina.com. 1-800-778-7462

**momcat** · 08-19-2007, 05:35 PM

The proper food for our loving kitty companions is often a tough choice to make. We want only the best food that will maintain good health but at the same time something that our kitties will eat. Like many who are owned by a kitty, I have to depend on my vet for advice, the only problem is that at times the recommended food isn't available in stores. This post is a great help and valuable service to our PT family! Thanks for sharing.

**Jessika** · 08-19-2007, 06:24 PM

I'm not saying this is how your vet office is ran, but I will throw this thought out there. Every vet office I've been in is sponsored by a company; whether it be Hills, Eukanuba, or Purina. Since those particular clinics are sponsored by that company, they are required to carry and promote their foods as part of the sponsorship. That doesn't necessarily mean that that particular vet recommends that type of food over another, but in some cases, they are required to do so.

That having been said, of the "grocery store" foods, I would feed my pets Purina One over the other brands carried, but I still prefer to feed them their current diet (which shall remain unnamed in this thread, because that isn't the point) because I just have better results with their current food. This doesn't mean my food is better or that Purina is bad, it just means I have better results with this particular brand. And I even astounded the vet at their last visit because of all the Aussies she sees, mine have the best looking/feeling coats, clearest eyes, etc.

But just remember, no matter what anyone says -- feed what works for you and your pets! I encourage everyone to do their own research and find out what works best for you!