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MTK 06-09-2010 03:20 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
I hope most wouldn't feed their kids shit food, so why feed your pets shit food?

firstdown 06-09-2010 04:28 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=Mattyk;705572]I hope most wouldn't feed their kids shit food, so why feed your pets shit food?[/quote]
Well my kids don't lick their balls or ass so there is a difference. I always get a good laugh when I watch a dog licking themself then run over and start to lick their owners in the face.

Trample the Elderly 06-09-2010 05:49 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
Did FD start this thread? I'm kind of partial to IAMs myself. It gives my coat a nice shine.

Smooter 06-09-2010 06:51 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=firstdown;705560]Something just seems wrong about this statement.[/quote]

Good catch. lol.

Schneed10 06-09-2010 07:41 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=firstdown;705591][B]Well my kids don't lick their balls or ass so there is a difference.[/B] I always get a good laugh when I watch a dog licking themself then run over and start to lick their owners in the face.[/quote]

This had me busting out laughing, LOL.

Ultimately the food your dog can tolerate is going to be an individual thing. Just like for people. Some dogs have iron stomachs and can take anything, others get the runs from nothing.

There's a tendency for people to blame the dog food when something goes wrong with the dog, but typically there's an underlying medical condition that's to blame.

I've heard of quality problems with certain dog foods (unsanitary conditions at the processing plant, etc.), but if you do some research and find the dogfoods with decent records, from there it's just a matter of finding the one that agrees with your pet's stomach. There's no food that will make them live longer or anything like that. Genetics have a much greater influence on longevity than the food does.

Same goes for humans, too. My grandmom smoked unfiltered cigs for 55 years, was an alcoholic, had hypertension, ate like shit, and lived to be 89. Go figure.

tryfuhl 06-09-2010 09:01 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=Schneed10;705480]Well that doesn't make a lot of medical sense. The food does not result in greater immunity to bladder infections, unless the food contains antibiotics.

I think the bladder infection thing was just a coincidence.[/quote]

Are you saying that there can be no bacteria in the cheaper food? That's actually believed to be one of the leading causes of bladder infection in pets. Storing the food poorly or adding moisture and letting sit easily help spread the bacteria which is often E. Coli

Schneed10 06-09-2010 09:14 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=tryfuhl;705645]Are you saying that there can be no bacteria in the cheaper food? That's actually believed to be one of the leading causes of bladder infection in pets. Storing the food poorly or adding moisture and letting sit easily help spread the bacteria which is often E. Coli[/quote]

That wouldn't make sense for mredskins' situation, he said he tried 15 different foods until it settled down. Not all of them were contaminated.

SBXVII 06-09-2010 10:00 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
Was using Nutro Natural Choice dry dog food that I would add water to. Now I use Pedigree. Two reasons.... cheaper by about $20 for same size bag and in most food stores.

htownskinfan 06-09-2010 10:46 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
kibbles n bits

firstdown 06-09-2010 11:31 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
Me and the wife had talked about getting a dog but after reading this thread and all of the different food choices that need to be made we might just get some fish.

DynamiteRave 06-10-2010 12:22 AM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
Working at Petsmart, in the breakroom there's a chart that identifies the grade of food you can provide dogs and cats. Here's a gist of it:

Low grade - Kibbles n Bits, Chef Michael, Cesar, Pedigree, Mighty Dog, Dog Chow, Alpo

Medium Grade - Science Diet, Iams, Eukaneuba, Nutro, Beneful

High Grade - Blue Buffalo, Authority, Nature's Recipe and other organic dog food.

My manager used to say that feeding your dogs anything from the low grade food category, was like the equivalent of humans eating Chinese Food all the time. It's food and it gets the job done, but it's not the best for you.

Personally, Science Diet seems to treat most dogs and cats pretty well. I convinced my friend to switch over from buying to store brand Walmart food, and she noticed a definite difference in her dog's poop quality and general well being.

mredskins 06-10-2010 09:48 AM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=firstdown;705661]Me and the wife had talked about getting a dog but after reading this thread and all of the different food choices that need to be made we might just get some fish.[/quote]


Wise choice! Dogs are a lot of work. I have two and love them but once they move on to a better place it will take a ton of convincing to get me to get another ever again.

Monkeydad 06-10-2010 02:15 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=DynamiteRave;705671]
My manager used to say that feeding your dogs anything from the low grade food category, was like the equivalent of humans eating Chinese Food all the time. [/quote]

Gag, it's worse than I thought.

Monkeydad 06-10-2010 02:15 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=SBXVII;705650]Two reasons.... cheaper by about $20 for same size bag and in most food stores.[/quote]

Those sound more like reasons to avoid it.

Monkeydad 06-10-2010 02:20 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=over the mountain;705545]yeah buster thats my dilemna now. am i being hard headed? probably. maybe its about time i look into this and make a switch and stop being lazy, content. but about a month ago my vet asked me what i was feeding them, i said purina one, i asked if i should switch. they said no, purina one is good. my pups are in great shape and weight.

can you recommend a quality dog food that has glucosamine? sorry i should do my own research but figure you could save me some hassle. going thru the site you linked had a zillion different dog foods.[/quote]

I take glucosamine myself actually. :D



You could look into a hollistic food targeted for senior dogs, I don't think it's a common additive.

I'd probably buy some supplements. Drs. Foster and Smith is a great place to get dog vitamins and healthy treats.


[url=http://pet-supplies.drsfostersmith.com/search?p=Q&lbc=drsfostersmith&uid=938468254&w=glucosamine&af=cat1:dogs%20type:product&isort=score&method=and&ts=results]Search Results for glucosamine[/url]

[url=http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=19868]Dog Joint Support with Glucosamine: Joint Care Level 3 at Drs. Foster and Smith[/url]

They have other products for arthritic dogs too.
[url=http://www.drsfostersmith.com/dog-supplies/dog-arthritic-aids/ps/c/3307/20748]Dog Arthritis: Ramps, carriers, raised feeders, and beds for dogs with arthritis.[/url]

Monkeydad 06-10-2010 02:22 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
Found a quality food with Glucosamine and Chrondroitin added to it. I've heard good things about this brand:

Adult: [URL="http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/showproduct.php?product=2299&cat=8"]Dog Food Reviews - Orijen Adult - Powered by ReviewPost[/URL]

Senior: [url=http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/showproduct.php?product=2301&cat=8]Dog Food Reviews - Orijen Senior - Powered by ReviewPost[/url]

firstdown 06-10-2010 02:31 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
My brother in law would feed his dog three chicken backs bones and all every day.

CRedskinsRule 06-10-2010 04:11 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
Apparently this pet owner used himself:

BreakingNews

Omaha man dies after being strangled by pet boa constrictor, authorities say

GhettoDogAllStars 06-10-2010 04:31 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
I use Iams, but my dog farts a lot, so I tried Nutro because it was supposed to help, but it didn't. So, back to Iams. Anyone else have this problem?

DynamiteRave 06-10-2010 04:31 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
There's also nothing wrong with (so I've read) feeding your dog a raw diet. (Raw/lightly seared meat). I've read about it in lots of holistic dog magazines.

Does anyone do/have any information on that?

DynamiteRave 06-10-2010 04:32 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=GhettoDogAllStars;705784]I use Iams, but my dog farts a lot, so I tried Nutro because it was supposed to help, but it didn't. So, back to Iams. Anyone else have this problem?[/quote]

Maybe you just have a smelly dog. Lol, what type of dog is it? I know some dogs are prone to farting more than others.

GhettoDogAllStars 06-10-2010 04:34 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=firstdown;705760]My brother in law would feed his dog three chicken backs bones and all every day.[/quote]

Yeah, my uncle's dogs probably ate 10,000 chicken bones in their lives, and never did a problem result from it. They were lab mutts.

GhettoDogAllStars 06-10-2010 04:38 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=DynamiteRave;705786]Maybe you just have a smelly dog. Lol, what type of dog is it? I know some dogs are prone to farting more than others.[/quote]

He's a boxer, and yeah they are notorious for farting. I've had several in my life, and they all farted -- smelly farts that are loud and make you think a person did it.

I always get a kick out of it, because farts are not funny to dogs, but they are hilarious to me -- so, my dog will make a loud smelly fart, and his expression doesn't change a bit. It's almost like he doesn't notice it happened. So funny to me.

Some photos, if you're interested:
[url=http://picasaweb.google.com/spam4adam/Dag/]Picasa Web Albums - Adam - Dag[/url]

CRedskinsRule 06-10-2010 04:44 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
OK the sunglasses - HILARIOUS

mlmdub130 06-10-2010 04:53 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=GhettoDogAllStars;705790]He's a boxer, and yeah they are notorious for farting. I've had several in my life, and they all farted -- smelly farts that are loud and make you think a person did it.

I always get a kick out of it, because farts are not funny to dogs, but they are hilarious to me -- so, my dog will make a loud smelly fart, and his expression doesn't change a bit. It's almost like he doesn't notice it happened. So funny to me.

Some photos, if you're interested:
[url=http://picasaweb.google.com/spam4adam/Dag/]Picasa Web Albums - Adam - Dag[/url][/quote]

my dobie farts all the f-ing time, he will get off the sofa strech out with his ass in the air and cut one loose, some times when we are on a walk or run he will fart with each step it's f-ing hilairious, to me atleast. and yeah they are loud and could easily be mistaken for human farts, but his don't usually smell.

i didn't click on the photos til after i posted but he is a good lookin dog i've never seen an all white boxer before

firstdown 06-10-2010 05:03 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
Little Ms Hubbard went to her Cubbard
to fetch her poor dog a bone.
When she bent over thats when rover took over
and gave her a bone of his own.

mlmdub130 06-10-2010 05:07 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[url=http://www.hulu.com/watch/99942/saturday-night-live-mostly-garbage-dog-food]Hulu - Saturday Night Live: Mostly Garbage Dog Food[/url]

i feed my dobie and lab avoderm it really helps their coats look amazing everyone always asked if we have them groomed, not the case they get baths when they get in the the river or lake. i switch up the flavors and they love it

the cats get purina one dry food and fancy fest wet food, neither is to expensive and costco carries fancy fest

Warpath 06-10-2010 06:58 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
OK I completely forgot I started this thread but damn you people took right to it. Lots of different foods out there that you guys use. Have you guys ever heard of [URL="http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/"]Natural Balance[/URL]? The only chain that it is sold in is Petco and its also sold in some of the mom and pop independent stores. Its one of the most natural and healthiest foods out there. Its right up there with Blue Buffalo and Wellness and is usually cheaper. Feel free to check out the ingredients. I also started this thread to see what I could do to make any of you switch to Natural Balance as I recently started working for them a few months back. We do tons of events on weekends where we hand out free samples, Ive recently done a NY Mets game and the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. If your in the Baltimore area feel free to stop by our tent at the [URL="http://www.dogfest2010.org/"]Dogfest[/URL] in Timonium MD on the 19th and Ill gladly give you some samples. Hit me up if I can help you make the switch!
I guess I should say that I am NOT paid on commission so don't think Im trying to make money off you guys!

Smooter 06-10-2010 07:38 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=firstdown;705799]Little Ms Hubbard went to her Cubbard
to fetch her poor dog a bone.
When she bent over thats when rover took over
and gave her a bone of his own.[/quote]

I thought it was old mother Hubbard?

Monkeydad 06-11-2010 10:48 AM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=DynamiteRave;705785]There's also nothing wrong with (so I've read) feeding your dog a raw diet. (Raw/lightly seared meat). I've read about it in lots of holistic dog magazines.

Does anyone do/have any information on that?[/quote]

Actually, that's healthier than any pet food, even hollistic ones. Problem is...the meat and veggies will get VERY expensive.

Monkeydad 06-11-2010 10:51 AM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=GhettoDogAllStars;705784]I use Iams, but my dog farts a lot, so I tried Nutro because it was supposed to help, but it didn't. So, back to Iams. Anyone else have this problem?[/quote]

As a Boston Terrier owner, I know all about gas.


Try getting something called Acidophilus and adding it to the food if you can't find a food that cuts it down.

[URL="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=823"]Dog Nutritional Supplements: Acidophilus+[/URL]

^that bottle will last a LONG time since you only add like a tablespoon to the food. You may be able to find it cheaper locally at a pet store too.








Damn, I feel like the Warpath resident veterinarian.

GhettoDogAllStars 06-11-2010 10:56 AM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=mlmdub130;705793]...some times when we are on a walk or run he will fart with each step...[/quote]

We call that, "crop dusting" :biggthump

[quote=mlmdub130;705793]i didn't click on the photos til after i posted but he is a good lookin dog i've never seen an all white boxer before[/quote]

Thanks. He might be albino, but I don't think so because he has some pigment (spots, nose, etc). He's also recognized by the AKC, and as far as I know they don't recognize albinos. I actually think he has some pit bull in his heritage, although again the AKC only recognizes pure breeds afaik, but some impure ones probably get through.

GhettoDogAllStars 06-11-2010 10:59 AM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=Buster;705904]As a Boston Terrier owner, I know all about gas.


Try getting something called Acidophilus and adding it to the food if you can't find a food that cuts it down.

[URL="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=823"]Dog Nutritional Supplements: Acidophilus+[/URL]

^that bottle will last a LONG time since you only add like a tablespoon to the food. You may be able to find it cheaper locally at a pet store too.








Damn, I feel like the Warpath resident veterinarian.[/quote]

Nice, will do. Thanks.

mredskins 06-11-2010 11:01 AM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=GhettoDogAllStars;705784]I use Iams, but my dog farts a lot, so I tried Nutro because it was supposed to help, but it didn't. So, back to Iams. Anyone else have this problem?[/quote]


Aren't boxers infamous for farting my neighbors farts like crazy.

firstdown 06-11-2010 12:57 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=Smooter;705827]I thought it was old mother Hubbard?[/quote]

Yea, your probably correct.

Monkeydad 06-11-2010 02:33 PM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=mredskins;705912]Aren't boxers infamous for farting my neighbors farts like crazy.[/quote]

Any of the dogs with smashed faces/noses do.

Bostons, Boxers, Pugs, Bulldogs...

It comes from how they breathe and take in oxygen while they're eating. Weird, but I'm serious.

GMScud 06-15-2010 12:03 AM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
When I lived in Gainesville, one of my workout buddies was a teaching vet at UF's school of veterinary medicine. He had three dogs and a cat and fed them all Iam's. Good enough for me. I have been feeding our cat Iam's for all 6+ years of her life, and she's just as healthy as she was when she was a kitten. Knock on wood, she hasn't had a single health issue and she's just about middle aged now. Truth be told, I'd much prefer a dog over a cat, but my wife loves cats, and I don't have the time or patience for dogs right now.

BleedBurgundy 06-15-2010 07:52 AM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=Buster;705940]Any of the dogs with smashed faces/noses do.

Bostons, Boxers, Pugs, Bulldogs...

It comes from how they breathe and take in oxygen while they're eating. Weird, but I'm serious.[/quote]

Exactly right. I have both a Boxer and an English Bulldog. They both have the issue, but the boxer is by far the worst of the two.

SBXVII 06-16-2010 09:47 AM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=Warpath;705821]OK I completely forgot I started this thread but damn you people took right to it. Lots of different foods out there that you guys use. Have you guys ever heard of [URL="http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/"]Natural Balance[/URL]? The only chain that it is sold in is Petco and its also sold in some of the mom and pop independent stores. Its one of the most natural and healthiest foods out there. Its right up there with Blue Buffalo and Wellness and is usually cheaper. Feel free to check out the ingredients. I also started this thread to see what I could do to make any of you switch to Natural Balance as I recently started working for them a few months back. We do tons of events on weekends where we hand out free samples, Ive recently done a NY Mets game and the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. If your in the Baltimore area feel free to stop by our tent at the [URL="http://www.dogfest2010.org/"]Dogfest[/URL] in Timonium MD on the 19th and Ill gladly give you some samples. Hit me up if I can help you make the switch!
I guess I should say that I am NOT paid on commission so don't think Im trying to make money off you guys![/quote]

Yes used it and the dog liked it. But it's about $40 for the big bag. Plus it's not found in Giant or Shoppers or Food Lion/Bloom. So if you run out and forget you can't pick it up easily if Petco is closed.

SBXVII 06-16-2010 09:49 AM

Re: What Pet Food You Use?
 
[quote=Buster;705940]Any of the dogs with smashed faces/noses do.

Bostons, Boxers, Pugs, Bulldogs...

It comes from how they breathe and take in oxygen while they're eating. Weird, but I'm serious.[/quote]

Their also prone to heart problems. Also due to their type of skin and coat prone to skin cancers.


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