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Old 06-03-2008, 12:50 PM   #61
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Re: Healthy Dog Food

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Now you are changing what you previously stated. You said a food too high in grains would kill a dog and that is simply not true. You are totally incorrect here and I highly suggest you do more research.
I never said "food too high in grains". I said "a diet too high in grains" in both cases. If you are going to accuse me of being wrong at least pick something I actually said.
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Psst *all* of the essential amino acids for dogs **CAN** be gotten from plant sources......
Show me where I stated otherwise. Do you think vegan diet is healthful for dogs?
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You are giving the terms "incomplete" and "complete" quality assignments that you shouldn't be. The terms are specific and accurate and have nothing to do with quality.
In the context of the diet "completeness" is certainly a measure of quality. It's the difference between health and deficiency disease or even death.
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Old 06-03-2008, 10:42 PM   #62
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Re: Healthy Dog Food

Well, to sum it up I think you would seriously benefit from some nutritional and chemistry books..... your ideas posted throughout this thread are incorrect.


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Old 06-05-2008, 10:16 AM   #63
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Re: Healthy Dog Food

I, just like all of you, want to feed my dogs the best possible choice, within a reasonable budget. I have been using Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul Large Breed Puppy for 2 months now and love the food.

I feed dry kibble. Their coats have never looked better and they love the taste.

The ingredients are very similar to Blue Buffalo Wilderness and about 15 dollars less for a 35lb bag.

I used to feed Innova, but I like this even better!

Just one woman's opinion.
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Old 09-18-2008, 09:04 PM   #64
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Re: Healthy Dog Food

Hello I am new here...

I have fed various premium foods over the years. Most recently Canidae with a brief switch to Innova(I had used Innova in the past) while researching raw diets.

This is the diet I am currently feeding.

For meat I am feeding raw chicken parts. Backs, necks, wings, leg quarters, gizzards and hearts. I am also feeding some turkey necks, and a little lamb and beef. Chunked up.

3 packages of the pre washed collards at Publix
2 Zucini squashes
a package of mixed broccoli and cauliflower

2 apples cores and seeds removed.
4 sweet potatoes
two big handfuls of green beans
1.5 cups of water
1/3 cup safflower oil
1/3 cup of ground flax seed
1.44 pounds of beef liver

I upped the water a bit in this mix.
I also dropped the Vitamin C Crystals. Between the Collards, green beans and with the addition of the Cauliflower, I think I have a very good level of vitamin C in the natural state. Cauliflower is very high in vitamin C. The plus side is that none of my vitamin c sources are in the form of citric acid. Which can be hard on tooth enamel.
I cut out the fish oils and especially cod liver oil. The Beef liver is providing very adequate amounts of Vitamin D. I do not want to over do vitamin D.

I am covering the other omega 6 needs by giving the dogs canned sardines in spring water. Brunswick makes a high quality product for human consumption. The dogs split a can every other day.
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Re: Healthy Dog Food

New to the forum and also a new pup owner. It's my first pup and I'm really trying my best to get him what any loving pet deserves. Since my girlfriend and I got him we've been so indecisive about what food to get him. We bought Purina One for the time being until I could research what was actually healthy and what wasn't. I'm really glad I found this thread because now I know what to stay clear away from and what to buy him.

I've chosen to go with Natura's Innova dry kibble because a local pet supply store carries it and I could get a discount on it through my friend. Hopefully Rico (My Pup) adjusts well to the change of food. Thanks again to all who have contributed to this thread.
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Re: Healthy Dog Food

I tried a bunch of different foods for my little guy, he's a picky eater, and the best that worked for him was Wellness or Purina Pro-Plan.
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I love these foods. California Natural, Innova, Healthwise. THey are all great foods and they do not taste that bad either.
Natura products is the best brand
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Hello I am new here...

I have fed various premium foods over the years. Most recently Canidae with a brief switch to Innova(I had used Innova in the past) while researching raw diets.

This is the diet I am currently feeding.

For meat I am feeding raw chicken parts. Backs, necks, wings, leg quarters, gizzards and hearts. I am also feeding some turkey necks, and a little lamb and beef. Chunked up.

3 packages of the pre washed collards at Publix
2 Zucini squashes
a package of mixed broccoli and cauliflower

2 apples cores and seeds removed.
4 sweet potatoes
two big handfuls of green beans
1.5 cups of water
1/3 cup safflower oil
1/3 cup of ground flax seed
1.44 pounds of beef liver

I upped the water a bit in this mix.
I also dropped the Vitamin C Crystals. Between the Collards, green beans and with the addition of the Cauliflower, I think I have a very good level of vitamin C in the natural state. Cauliflower is very high in vitamin C. The plus side is that none of my vitamin c sources are in the form of citric acid. Which can be hard on tooth enamel.
I cut out the fish oils and especially cod liver oil. The Beef liver is providing very adequate amounts of Vitamin D. I do not want to over do vitamin D.

I am covering the other omega 6 needs by giving the dogs canned sardines in spring water. Brunswick makes a high quality product for human consumption. The dogs split a can every other day.
Have you verified the vitamin C is available in the veggies?
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Old 10-26-2009, 11:12 AM   #69
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if you look up natures variety they carry raw meat that they make just for dogs and cats. they have medallians, chubs etc that is the healthiest diet you can feed your pet
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Re: Healthy Dog Food

This post is from 2006.. with it being resurrected in 2008.
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Have you verified the vitamin C is available in the veggies?
Dogs are able to produce their own vitamin C, so it's really not much of a worry.
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