Frequent Pooping?

[Pawsitive Thinking]

If her "motions" are normal then I wouldn't worry too much about it, maybe gradually introduce a different brand if you can afford it. However if her stools are runny, have mucus or blood in them then I would suggest a trip to the vet just in case

[MonicanHonda]

I would bring in a different brand. Feeding Delta a different food decreased her poops from 4+ times a day to maybe 2. Nutro has menadione which is known to be a carcinogen, so that is why I stopped feeding and refuse to feed anything with that in it... Honda was on it, and I won't feed it again.

You can do a lot better with less money... if there isn't so much filler, you don't have to feed as much, so it lasts longer. And I've also just noticed that Nutro is EXPENSIVE! Go grain free.... You can get Taste of the Wild for about 22-28 dollars depending on where you buy it. Stay away from the pacific stream because it does have ethoxyquin in it... which is a bad preservative... the other two brands have fish meal... but in rather small amounts. This is what Remy is on.

You can also look into Blue Wilderness (a bit more expensive), Wellness, Nature's Variety Instinct, Solid Gold Barking at the Moon, Before Grain from Merrick, Canidae Grain free... those are just a few. I believe TOTW is the cheapest though.

[MonicanHonda]

Oh, and if you belong to a Costco near you, there is a pretty decent fish based food that is grain free there... it's like Kirkland... but I forget the name...

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Hmmm.... from what I know, Nutro is a pretty good quality dog food. Maybe try TOTW like MonicaHonda suggested! Science Diet makes excellent pet foods, too!

[MonicanHonda]

Just check out http://www.dogfoodproject.com/

You'll see how the foods add up to what is considered a good dog food.

[dab_20]

Thanks you guys! Very helpful. Monican Honda... are those brands you can get at Petsmart? Or like those specialty pet stores? I do live in the city so I'm sure I can find them. I had no idea that Nutro contained a carcinogen (cancer causer, right?)!

Lablover, thanks for the info. I have heard Science Diet isn't the best on here somewhere, but I'm glad to know its good! We feed Sam Science Diet Z/D... and I like it... He's got energy and a super shiny coat!

[MonicanHonda]

I know the ones I named can be found at Pet Supplies Plus and most at Petco. As for Petsmart... I would try Blue Buffalo....

[caseysmom]

Oh, and if you belong to a Costco near you, there is a pretty decent fish based food that is grain free there... it's like Kirkland... but I forget the name...

Yep, I have been very happy with this food, it is Nature's domain.

[MonicanHonda]

Yup! That's it.