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Red Hot Cardinal Fan
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| I feed Bil-Jac Sensitive Stomach to my two inside dogs. One is an english bulldog and she had problems with vomitting and the typical bad gas that they are known for. After trying out a few different feeds, this one has been the best for me. No more vomitting issues and her gas is probably as good as it is going to get for a bully. It has also helped my other dogs alleregy and skin issues. One big thing that I like about this food is that it is cooked differently than most dog foods, I believe at a lower temp. The feed itself looks like a pelleted horse feed almost, but it is pretty soft and not extremely hard like most kibble.
For those who are wanting to try a different feed but can't find it local, look on Petsmart.com. That is where I get mine from and several times throughout the month they will have either free shipping over $50 or $0.99 shipping. I usually have a months worth of dogfood for them on hand, and then will keep my eye open for the discounted shipping when I open the last bag. |
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| We feed Dr. Tim's kinesis. It's made by a vet in Alaska and he'll talk with you one on one to see which would be best for your dog. I get it shipped from chewy.com |
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 Serious Snap Trapper
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | We have four dogs. A 3 year old English Mastiff, who has never finished a meal unless mixed with yogurt, broth, or eggs. Always been on the thin side. Never liked food... A 4 month old English Mastiff, who is taking the same habit up as the 3 year old. Refuses to eat. A 6 year old Bull mastiff and a 5 year old Chug.
We have tried multiple brands and flavors. Pedigree, Science Diet, Nutro, Natural Balance, Diamond Naturals, Purina and a few others. Nothing seemed to stick for any longer than one bag worth. They like it for a week or so, then quit eating. So, we get a different brand every, single time. Haven't had an issue with eating since. Not sure if it's boredom related or what. But the 3 year old is finally putting on weight and finishing meals. |
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 Chasin my Dream
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Location: Alberta | Grain free and non filler filled dog food...my Cane Corso will get SUPER stiff if he eats anything with grains in it...so our dogs don't get doggie treats either cause MOST are made with grains. |
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Location: MN | Blue Buffalo has been the only thing that my Aussie's will continuously eat. My male doesnt really care what he eats lol, but my female is SUPER picky. She would go days without eating and then we kinda forced her to eat on other grain free dog food. Ive been very happy with Blue Buffalo so far! And so has my girl  |
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Go Get Em!
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Location: OH. IO | winwillows - 2016-04-14 5:57 PM
Some things to know about "grain free" dog food. The issue is not grain in general, rather the fact that a lot of dogs do not do well with wheat, corn or soy in their food. All dog food that has a nugget or shaped form needs to have starch in the formulation to hold that shape together. As long as the starch source is not corn, wheat or soy, dogs will do fine, even benefit from some oatmeal, rice or even barley in the formulation, as long as the inclusion is low. The vast majority of grain free dog foods use potato for the starch source. In general, they list it several different ways on the ingredient list. If they had to lists all potato sources as simply potato, it would be the number one ingredient on the list by volume. Most people would not feed "Potato Dog Food". Grain free sounds much better. So, the issue is not keeping all grains of all kinds out of dog food at any level. The issue is not to feed a dog food that has corn, wheat or soy in the formulation. If you made a change to grain free and your dog does better, most likely, the elimination of the terrible three, corn, wheat and soy, are the reason, not the addition of potatoes in the diet.
Where is your fog food sold.and can you tell me the benefits of brown rice over white?I'm only asking because I saw a writing on dog food that doesn't suggest brown rice.im researching different food now as I have a very sick dog. |
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Go Get Em!
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Location: OH. IO | jake16 - 2016-08-20 11:18 PM
winwillows - 2016-04-14 5:57 PM
Some things to know about "grain free" dog food. The issue is not grain in general, rather the fact that a lot of dogs do not do well with wheat, corn or soy in their food. All dog food that has a nugget or shaped form needs to have starch in the formulation to hold that shape together. As long as the starch source is not corn, wheat or soy, dogs will do fine, even benefit from some oatmeal, rice or even barley in the formulation, as long as the inclusion is low. The vast majority of grain free dog foods use potato for the starch source. In general, they list it several different ways on the ingredient list. If they had to lists all potato sources as simply potato, it would be the number one ingredient on the list by volume. Most people would not feed "Potato Dog Food". Grain free sounds much better. So, the issue is not keeping all grains of all kinds out of dog food at any level. The issue is not to feed a dog food that has corn, wheat or soy in the formulation. If you made a change to grain free and your dog does better, most likely, the elimination of the terrible three, corn, wheat and soy, are the reason, not the addition of potatoes in the diet.
Where is your fog food sold.and can you tell me the benefits of brown rice over white?I'm only asking because I saw a writing on dog food that doesn't suggest brown rice.im researching different food now as I have a very sick dog.
Nevermind...can't do chicken...but thanks....if anyone here makes their own food can you go into detail please |
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 My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | jake16 - 2016-08-20 10:23 PM
jake16 - 2016-08-20 11:18 PM
winwillows - 2016-04-14 5:57 PM
Some things to know about "grain free" dog food. The issue is not grain in general, rather the fact that a lot of dogs do not do well with wheat, corn or soy in their food. All dog food that has a nugget or shaped form needs to have starch in the formulation to hold that shape together. As long as the starch source is not corn, wheat or soy, dogs will do fine, even benefit from some oatmeal, rice or even barley in the formulation, as long as the inclusion is low. The vast majority of grain free dog foods use potato for the starch source. In general, they list it several different ways on the ingredient list. If they had to lists all potato sources as simply potato, it would be the number one ingredient on the list by volume. Most people would not feed "Potato Dog Food". Grain free sounds much better. So, the issue is not keeping all grains of all kinds out of dog food at any level. The issue is not to feed a dog food that has corn, wheat or soy in the formulation. If you made a change to grain free and your dog does better, most likely, the elimination of the terrible three, corn, wheat and soy, are the reason, not the addition of potatoes in the diet.
Where is your fog food sold.and can you tell me the benefits of brown rice over white?I'm only asking because I saw a writing on dog food that doesn't suggest brown rice.im researching different food now as I have a very sick dog.
Nevermind...can't do chicken...but thanks....if anyone here makes their own food can you go into detail please
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 Duct Tape Can't Fix Stupid
Posts: 2748
Location: Warsaw,NY | I feed 2 of my Frenchies Fromm Salmon with wellness grain free can food, My 3rd Frenchies has a horrible stomach. Threw up multiple times daily for a year after I imported him. He gets Rpyal Canine french bulldog formula with wellness lamb/sweet potatoe can and lots if Ricotta cheese, this is what works for him. Raw didnt even help him. He is also on Reglan 2x daily and Omeprazole daily. Fromm is the only food with no recalls other than their can food cuz it had too much vit D in it. |
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 Horsey Gene Carrier
Posts: 1888
Location: LaBelle, Florida | I have fed several different brands over the years.
I have worked in kennels, vets, and the animal industry for a lot years.
One thing I have found is that there is NO ONE food that will work for all dogs.
My friend has fed ProPlan to her show dogs and NEVER had an issue. I used it for about 2 months and my dogs got the screaming you know what and it took me about 2 weeks to figure out it was the food.
I have used ProPlan in the past with no issue on previous dogs.
I started using Diamond food, was great for about 3 bags and the same thing as the ProPlan. Finally switched to TOTW salmon....with in 2 days stools firmed and my itchy house dog quit itching.
The whole point is that you have to find what works for you and your dogs and be able to get it (availabilty). |
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 Quarter Horse HIstorian
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Location: Aubrey, Texas | winwillows - 2016-04-14 4:57 PM
Some things to know about "grain free" dog food. The issue is not grain in general, rather the fact that a lot of dogs do not do well with wheat, corn or soy in their food. All dog food that has a nugget or shaped form needs to have starch in the formulation to hold that shape together. As long as the starch source is not corn, wheat or soy, dogs will do fine, even benefit from some oatmeal, rice or even barley in the formulation, as long as the inclusion is low. The vast majority of grain free dog foods use potato for the starch source. In general, they list it several different ways on the ingredient list. If they had to lists all potato sources as simply potato, it would be the number one ingredient on the list by volume. Most people would not feed "Potato Dog Food". Grain free sounds much better. So, the issue is not keeping all grains of all kinds out of dog food at any level. The issue is not to feed a dog food that has corn, wheat or soy in the formulation. If you made a change to grain free and your dog does better, most likely, the elimination of the terrible three, corn, wheat and soy, are the reason, not the addition of potatoes in the diet.
Thank you for this informative post. I learned several things that will help with my mutt! (Mama was a German Shepherd girl in trouble). Interesting about the potato starch used to make the kibble. Potatoes are a member of the nightshade family, as I recall. But then again, I had a vet once tell me that dry dog food was good to help keep one's teeth scraped clean between vet cleanings. I have had Katie on Royal Canine for GS, but will look into the Renew Gold- |
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| forty years ago I had a dog start to have seizures. After working with the vet we finally determined that they were caused by Purina Dog Food. I have never fed that since. I feed Diamond dog food now because my dog eats it better than anything else. My dog just doesn't like the cheaper dog foods. I guess he is trying to tell me something. He is fat and looks great. |
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  Angel in a Sorrel Coat
Posts: 16030
Location: In a happy place | Where do you buy Taste of the Wild? |
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Go Get Em!
Posts: 13503
Location: OH. IO | sorrel horse ranch - 2016-08-22 6:39 AM
Where do you buy Taste of the Wild?
Tractor supply has it;) |
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 Zeal Queen
Posts: 3826
Location: TEXAS | Iams mini chunks...mine love it |
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Elite Veteran
Posts: 883
Location: Southern Indiana | I am feeding canidae platinum....I believe its some kind of chicken formula, but its been awhile since I bought it. Was feeding blue buffalo, but decided to try the canidae. She eats it good. |
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Posts: 889
| Blue Buffalo. My dogs really love it. It's also grain free. I use www.chewy.com for all my pet food/treats. Great prices! |
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 The Bling Princess
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Location: North Dakota | Iams |
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 It's not my fault I'm perfect
Posts: 13739
Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | Taste of the Wild for sure! |
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Tried and True
Posts: 21185
Location: Where I am happiest | I used to feed taste of the wild. After a couple months my dogs quite eating it and one started having digestive issues. Now for the last 2 years I have been feeding Earthborn Holistic and it is a awsome food and my dogs are doing great on it. |
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