Dog Food

[Miss Kitty]

I am running out of the huge bag of dry food purchased for Molly at the recommendation of her breeder and if I change, now is the time to start. It is called Strongpoint and can only be purchased in 40 lb. bags from a company that delivers. The breeder told me beef based food was best. Our vets don't seem to disagree with this, but other than this one brand, I have found no substitutes.

Any suggestions? Molly is a 17 lb. sheltie. Thanks!

 

[Jdarg]

That kind sounds like a pain in the butt! Other than the Science Diet/Iams foods, I don't know much about the others- sorry. My vet likes the Science Diets, but our dogs are on Natural Choice Lamb and Rice- it was the only food our Golden's skin could tolerate for some reason, and we just stuck with it for these guys.

 

[RiverOtter]

That kind sounds like a pain in the butt! Other than the Science Diet/Iams foods, I don't know much about the others- sorry. My vet likes the Science Diets, but our dogs are on Natural Choice Lamb and Rice- it was the only food our Golden's skin could tolerate for some reason, and we just stuck with it for these guys.

We have the same problem with our Golden. He eats Natural Choice Senior (lamb and rice). I was told several years ago when our Golden would loose his hair by June from scratching that dogs are allergic to yellow corn. Look at the label of most dog food and yellow corn is the main ingrediant

 

[Jdarg]

We have the same problem with our Golden. He eats Natural Choice Senior (lamb and rice). I was told several years ago when our Golden would loose his hair by June from scratching that dogs are allergic to yellow corn. Look at the label of most dog food and yellow corn is the main ingrediant

I remember going through bag after bag of dog food and nothing working. It was such a relief to find it. Our golden, Maisie was allergic to everything- food and environmental allergies. MacG and Fiona don't seem to have any skin issues, but the food seems to give them everything they need. If it had some doggy downers in it , it would be perfect food!

 

[RiverOtter]

I remember going through bag after bag of dog food and nothing working. It was such a relief to find it. Our golden, Maisie was allergic to everything- food and environmental allergies. MacG and Fiona don't seem to have any skin issues, but the food seems to give them everything they need. If it had some doggy downers in it , it would be perfect food!

Almost immediatly after switching to Natural Choice years ago. Our Golden kept his hair year round. We had him tested for allergies and here's the list:

Grass
Dust
Down (Keep in mind he is a hunting dog :roll: )
The ingrediant in flea shampoos (starts with a "p")

 

[Miss Kitty]

Thanks y'all....I'm a little afraid to change foods. Our first sheltie had tummy issues. Of course, this huge bag did last me about 5 months. I had been adding some Spot's Stew (canned) to her meals when she had all that dental work, so it lasted extra long.

 

[Jdarg]

Almost immediatly after switching to Natural Choice years ago. Our Golden kept his hair year round. We had him tested for allergies and here's the list:

Grass
Dust
Down (Keep in mind he is a hunting dog :roll: )
The ingrediant in flea shampoos (starts with a "p")

Oh man- all the ones that you can't avoid! I saw aN allergy report yesterday on a Bichon that is allergic to dust mites- same as my kids. Not a lot you can do about that one!

 

[Jdarg]

Thanks y'all....I'm a little afraid to change foods. Our first sheltie had tummy issues. Of course, this huge bag did last me about 5 months. I had been adding some Spot's Stew (canned) to her meals when she had all that dental work, so it lasted extra long.

I would stay on it- you know it agrres with her! What kind of expiration date is on the bag? Could you order 2 bags at a time?

 

[Beach Crazy]

Marley eats ProPlan and I have had alot of compliments on how beatiful her coat is. This is the only food she has ever eaten since she started eating solid food. Now, if we can figure out how to keep her from shedding, I'd pay big money! I personally think it's because she is inside 98% of the time and the central heat and air wreak havoc....

 

[Beach Runner]

Most breeders I spoke to prior to purchasing our pup were adamant about the BARF (Bones and Raw Food) diet. With some it's in the contract you sign when you purchase the pup. That's what my breeder friend who wrote this website (and had a dog at Westminster last year) uses http://www.ridgewoodpoodles.com/raw_natural_diet%20-%20prep.htm . She spends an hour a day preparing food for her dogs. No way I'm doing that! Thank goodness the breeder friend of hers from whom I bought my pup agrees with me. She recommended Blackwood dry plus a spoonful or so of high-quality canned food such as Canidae, and that's what Miss Pepper eats.