Dog owners:what kind of food do you buy?

I have heard great things about blue buffalo wilderness--especially for dogs that are having issues with skin. I personally feed it to my dog and she loves it It is on the pricier side but I think it is definitely worth the money...hope your dog gets to feeling better!

We really like the Natural Balance line. It's a limited ingredient diet with no grain or corn. Our vet recommended it over the stuff they sell in their office.

my dog is allergic to lots of things. We tried all sorts of "hypoallergenic" foods for him. We found Acana to work the best. Its a high quality food with no fillers. we started him of Pacifica, because the vet said fish would be great for his skin and coat, but he didn't like it much, so we moved him to Acana Grasslands. he loves it and his allergies are basically gone.

For a long time, we were buying Nature's Variety duck for our Newfoundland. When we realized we were spending close to $70 a week on her food, though, we started shopping around.

We ended up compromising on Purina Pro Plan, which is Purina's "higher end" product. It's not holistic or grain free like Nature's Variety or Blue Buffalo, but she thrives on it and meat is the first ingredient, followed by rice.

I also give her homemade meals a couple of times a week-- usually drained, rinsed ground beef, brown rice, Greek yogurt and a few egg whites mixed together. Not only does it pack a good natural protein punch, but it helps the food last longer.

Hope this helps.

I feed mine Wellness Super5 mix and add a little fresh pet select wet food (a tbsp). I also add salmon oil to help his skin. You're right Purina is a horrible food for dogs . All filler.

Yes, Purina is a corn based food. Try moving to a brand that has more protein content. I have found that "4health" costs about the same, and is made with far better ingredients. :flowerforyou:

I lost my best buddy a month ago...Petie...he was a rat terrier and he was 12 years old. The vet told me his kidneys completely shut down... she asked what I was feeding him and I told her Kibbles and Bits...she had a fit..... that is probably what made his kidneys shut down...it is grain filled and high carb.....lots of grains......

I miss him so bad, please do some research and stop feeding your dog crap filled with grains.....

you will have to spend a little more money on their food but let me ask you, is the dog worth it...if i could have my Petie back I would feed him filet mignon everyday.....

dont feed your dog grain based food.....

Costco Nature's Domain. It gets reviews as high as the expensive pet store brands. I used to by Fromm dog food. It was great food, but very expensive. Nature's Domain had a similar rating, but at a fraction of the price. My dogs seem to really like it and I can switch between the Turkey and Salmon to keep them interested.

I will have to look for this. Thanks for the tip.

I hear you....dog food has gotten pretty expensive. I have a large dog, used to have 3 big dogs and went through a lot of food. In my opinion most supermarket and some 'prime' dog foods are cr@ppy. When I got my first dog, rescue I fed him waht the previous owner fed him. Not a supermarket brand but something from a well known manufacturer sold in pet stores. Milo pooped tons, had gas and I then started reading labels. I fed him Solid Gold Hund'nFlocken for a few years and he did really well on that. I also added some greek yogurt, chopped veggies (carrots, beans mostly) and the occasional egg to his kibbles. Yes, the Solid Gold was a tad more expensive but he needed less kibbles, adding the occasional 1/2 cup of veggies or a couple of tablespoons of yogurt or kefir or an egg to the kibbles added 'excitement' to his food. He started having a much shinier, smooth coat, less flaky skin, smaller poop and NO gas. I suggest to go to a perstore, check for brands that contain some type of meat as first ingredient, no food coloring, no 'funky' (artificial/chemical) preservatives. Some foods have skin issues/allergies due to food coloring, soy, certain protein sources. I loke to switch around between 2 or 3 different brands (nothing worse than a dog that only eats one brand and then you can't get that brand or the manufacturer makes some changes.......). The most expensive food is not always the best. Keep in mind - your dogs has to like it, you have to be able to afford it etc. Some folks swear by raw food diet or a homecooked diet. If you have the time/freezerspace, time to research healthy recipes it may be an option. I sometimes supplement raw duck or turkeyneck but only to feed it outside. I try to buy food with high meat/fish content, prefer no soy but whole grain/barley/pea etc, no food colors/artificial preservatives. Sometimes our pet store has coupons or specials, many brands have a buy 10 get one free program. If you want brands I have tried you can pm me. Good for you and your dog that you are trying to improve his/her health with a better diet!!!! :flowerforyou:

Costco Nature's Domain. It gets reviews as high as the expensive pet store brands. I used to by Fromm dog food. It was great food, but very expensive. Nature's Domain had a similar rating, but at a fraction of the price. My dogs seem to really like it and I can switch between the Turkey and Salmon to keep them interested.

Yes, CostCo's Nature Domain brands seem 'tasty'.....according to my Malamute......Fromm is similar to Solid Gold from what I remember

We alternate between Orijen and Taste of the Wild dry food mixed with a small amount of Merrick canned food.

Our dog eats better than we do =( We spoil him lol.

Mine get Blue Buffalo. its a little on the pricey side but well worth it. Less shedding on a Husky is a blessing. They also get chicken, brown rice and veggies twice a week.

If they are getting dry itchy skin with the weather changes try adding a little fish oil to their food

Castor and Pollux Organix

My rescue has serious stomach problems and Castor and Pollux seems to be very kind to her.

Made from high quality ingredients, including a minimum of 28% Lamb and 30% brown rice, Wainwright's Adult Complete Dog Food is hypo-allergenic and suitable for adult dogs aged 1 - 7 years. £38 a bag but works out cheaper than what we used to feed her the same old food would cost £64 - £80 a month