Best Dog Food

Captbob · 03-19-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by shtihl

ok lets get something straight. yes some canned foods are good and some dry foods are good but it depends on the dog mostly and as far as that bit about eating McDonalds for weeks and then having steak and getting the runs? what kind of steak did you eat? it will usually have the opposite effect and back up the plumbing. i feed my dogs pedigree dry and as a treat i get an occasional can of iams lamb/rice to mix with it. they love it and pedigree donates $1 from every sale to help rescue animals

Pedigree is a cheap food with some pretty poor ingredients. It is not the worst food, but pretty close..... Probably would be great for chickens with all the grains that it is made of. Also, the meat sources are vague.. meat meal,, what kind of meat, road kill? I wouldn't feed my dog that , if it was free..... Pedigree should donate some money to a Vet fund for taking care of the dogs that get sick eating their food...

Ingredients:
Ground yellow corn, meat and bone meal, corn gluten meal, chicken by-product meal, animal fat (preserved with BHA/BHT), wheat mill run, natural poultry flavor, rice, salt, potassium chloride, caramel color, wheat flour, wheat gluten, vegetable oil, vitamins (choline chloride, dl-alpha tocopherol acetate [source of vitamin E], l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate [source of vitamin C], vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate [vitamin B1], biotin, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement [vitamin B2], vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement), trace minerals (zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide)

Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 21%
Fat: 9%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 12%

http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index....badingredients

Elijah · 03-19-2007, 11:42 AM

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[i feed my dogs pedigree dry and as a treat i get an occasional can of iams lamb/rice to mix with it. they love it and pedigree donates $1 from every sale to help rescue animals

After all the information that's been posted here just over the past couple of months about dog food, some still haven't gotten the message.

Pedigree should be donating five bucks instead of one.

siberian husky lover12 · 03-19-2007, 01:21 PM

Well were do you get that dog food. If I were to get that food I would have to work to pay for it because my mom is a cheap liar, saying that cheap is stiil good, that one thing i hate bout her.

Elijah · 03-19-2007, 05:02 PM

Just my opinion, but at 12 years old, Laura, it's not your place to pay for the dog's food. Perhaps you mom isn't into dogs like you are and could care less about what he/she eats. Nothing wrong with a summer job to help pay for it if you desire but, be 12 while you can and don't try to be 18...it goes quick enough as it is.

BTW-give your Mom some slack, after all she's feeding you and the dog. I wouldn't tell her what is recommended here as she may not want you back on the forum anymore.

siberian husky lover12 · 03-19-2007, 05:05 PM

Ok, but she really doesnt care about the dogs, always saing that she's going to get rid of them, but she never does.

Captbob · 03-19-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian husky lover12

Ok, but she really doesnt care about the dogs, always saing that she's going to get rid of them, but she never does.

See if there is a Costco near where you live. get the Kirkland Signature. It is inexpensive and good....

siberian husky lover12 · 03-19-2007, 05:27 PM

no costco here

Elijah · 03-19-2007, 05:46 PM

Since this thread is about the "Best Dog Food", this is a great link for comparing nearly all brands and their ingredients.

http://forums.dogfoodproject.com/pos...dogfood&page=1

Check out the ingredients in Ol' Roy...

Ground yellow corn, meat and bone meal, corn gluten meal, soybean meal, wheat middlings, animal fat (preserved with BHA and citric acid), chicken by-product meal, rice, animal digest,

Three guesses what "animal digest" is.

Laura-I don't know what kind of work a 12 year old could/can do to make a few coins on the side but, the only thing I can think of for a girl is baby sitting. Perhaps if you're serious enough about feeding you dog the best you/Mom can afford, maybe you could try that. Tell her you'll pitch in to help buy something better for your canine buddy. I use to get up at 4:00 am when I was 14 in the summer months to help deliver milk (shows my age!!) but that was to get extra money to take the girls to the movies.

siberian husky lover12 · 03-19-2007, 05:50 PM

HA! Well still if i do get enough money to buy that food you mentioned,I would still not be able to get it becuase there is no brands like that here. I live in a very small town and we dont have much.

Dog Mom · 03-19-2007, 06:20 PM

My girls eat what I eat and they always have a bowl of dry food called Promise. My vet said as long as they get bones and some crunchy food, it is OK. My dogs usually live into the late teens and have no health problems.

Elijah · 03-19-2007, 07:00 PM

Oh, well...

Ginny01OT · 03-19-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian husky lover12

HA! Well still if i do get enough money to buy that food you mentioned,I would still not be able to get it becuase there is no brands like that here. I live in a very small town and we dont have much.

You can get most dog food through Petfooddirect.com or Sitstay.com

kmac395@hotmail.com · 03-19-2007, 07:09 PM

The best dog food, without question, is Timberwolf Organics. It is the only thing I have fed my GSDs for the last 5 years. It is expensive, but worth every penny.

Captbob · 03-19-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian husky lover12

HA! Well still if i do get enough money to buy that food you mentioned,I would still not be able to get it becuase there is no brands like that here. I live in a very small town and we dont have much.

There are places where you can order dog food online and if you buy a large enough bag, they will shop it for free. Maybe someone can post a web site that has good prices for food....

spottydog · 03-20-2007, 02:57 AM

I completely agree that we should feed our dogs whats best for them, and it's really an individual preference.
My dog is about 10 years old. However he naturally has very bad skin, and a few years ago my vet recommended Addiction pet food. I did a lot of research before switching brands, and I have to say I'm very happy with the brand. His dry patches and scratching have cleared up and he looks healthy. They have a website and you can order online: www.addictionfoods.com

The Mack · 03-23-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kmac395@hotmail.com

The best dog food, without question, is Timberwolf Organics. It is the only thing I have fed my GSDs for the last 5 years. It is expensive, but worth every penny.

There is NO best dog food in general. It all varies on the dog to determine which ones best. When someone asks me what the best dog food is, I can't give them an answer. I need to know more about their dog to determine what I think is the best. Sure, there are many GREAT dog foods out there. Pinpointing which ones the best right off hand is not possible. And yes, I'm well aware of Timberwolf's Ingredients.

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Originally Posted by spottydog

I completely agree that we should feed our dogs whats best for them, and it's really an individual preference.
My dog is about 10 years old. However he naturally has very bad skin, and a few years ago my vet recommended Addiction pet food. I did a lot of research before switching brands, and I have to say I'm very happy with the brand. His dry patches and scratching have cleared up and he looks healthy. They have a website and you can order online: www.addictionfoods.com

That's the first time I've ever heard of a vet recommending any food worth anything.

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Originally Posted by siberian husky lover12

Well were do you get that dog food. If I were to get that food I would have to work to pay for it because my mom is a cheap liar, saying that cheap is stiil good, that one thing i hate bout her.

Tell her the better the food, the cheaper it'll be.

spottydog · 03-26-2007, 02:48 AM

"That's the first time I've ever heard of a vet recommending any food worth anything."

Happy to hear that, it feels good knowing that my dog is eating a premium brand and that it's good for him. Does your store distribute Addiction?

Pet food does get expensive, but if it suits the dog and its within your budget, it's worth it.

Mama 2 Pebbles · 03-26-2007, 03:55 AM

The best food is the highest quality food your dog will eat.

Pebbles eats Solid Gold WolfCub (Bison) Large Puppy
She's been doing great on it.......healthy, shiny, very little dandruff, firm poops. When she's older she'll probably eat the MMillennia or one of the other SG adult foods.

vedo · 03-26-2007, 08:53 AM

I am afraid of all dog food right now. I began making Vedo's meals...brown rice, fresh vegies, chicken, eggs, cottage cheese.... I thought I would wait and see what happens with all this recall mess. I was feeding him Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers...Something, but that is made by"Diamond Foods" a company that had items on the recall list. Also I found out Diamond Foods was involved in an earlier recall mess. So I really don't know what to do...I am reading all of your comments though.

Kim · 03-26-2007, 11:56 AM

I've got my dog on the BARF diet and her skin, coat, and teeth are great! I'm reading this great book called Scared Poopless and it covers diet and health problems. Very interesting... (Barf stands for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food)