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Dog Owners, a Food Recommendation -
84Bravo1
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Went to Tractors Supply on Black Friday, in order to take advantage of a chainsaw deal.
Ended up spending more on the dog, than I spent on myself. (What?) [:0][B)]
Anyway, after much research, reading labels talking to associates - keyed in on Tractor Supply's own "4 Health" brand. Comparable to the top lines out there, Blue Buffalo, Eukanuba, Purina One, etc. Was about 1/2 to 2/3rds the cost. Ingredients are top line. No grain.
My dog LOVES it.
I purchased their "Untamed" food. Buffalo and Lentil, in this particular case. (Was $10 off) Their "4 Health" canned food, was a particular hit and seemed very high end, better (by far) than any canned food I've used. (.99C/can) I use about 1/4-1/3 can per bowl of food.
A particular hit was the Salmon and Potato variety. I bought about 15-20 cans, their entire variety. My Bud deserves the best. [:D]
Yes, I know ("knoe,") I can make my own, I may get there at some point. Right now, this has proven to be very good stuff.
Just passing it along.
Buddy sez "Hey." [:D]
Ended up spending more on the dog, than I spent on myself. (What?) [:0][B)]
Anyway, after much research, reading labels talking to associates - keyed in on Tractor Supply's own "4 Health" brand. Comparable to the top lines out there, Blue Buffalo, Eukanuba, Purina One, etc. Was about 1/2 to 2/3rds the cost. Ingredients are top line. No grain.
My dog LOVES it.
I purchased their "Untamed" food. Buffalo and Lentil, in this particular case. (Was $10 off) Their "4 Health" canned food, was a particular hit and seemed very high end, better (by far) than any canned food I've used. (.99C/can) I use about 1/4-1/3 can per bowl of food.
A particular hit was the Salmon and Potato variety. I bought about 15-20 cans, their entire variety. My Bud deserves the best. [:D]
Yes, I know ("knoe,") I can make my own, I may get there at some point. Right now, this has proven to be very good stuff.
Just passing it along.
Buddy sez "Hey." [:D]
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Thanks but no thanks. Rebel only eats homemade dog food. Not to say he wouldn't eat kibble, but I won't feed him anything-but homemade dog food. I've noticed a dog lives a few years longer if you feed them homemade dog food. And if you buy everything on sale, it's not much more expensive...
I "knoe" (knewe?) You would be along. Hence my homemade food reference. Hope you are having a great day Brother.
quote:Originally posted by remingtonoaks
Thanks but no thanks. Rebel only eats homemade dog food. Not to say he wouldn't eat kibble, but I won't feed him anything-but homemade dog food. I've noticed a dog lives a few years longer if you feed them homemade dog food. And if you buy everything on sale, it's not much more expensive...
I "knoe" (knewe?) You would be along. Hence my homemade food reference. Hope you are having a great day Brother.
I'm having a great day, I haven't spilled any gravy.[:D] How's your day going
She made sooo much for just two people, I started sneaking a couple tablespoons into the dogs feed at every feeding.[}:)]
I just couldn't stomach eating the same thing day after day and I hate wasting food! Now, both my best friends will not even consider a bowl of plain Purina kibble anymore and for a short time I was in the DOG HOUSE for my sneakery![B)]
She now makes her mega batches of stir fry every week and our furry kids have the healthiest shiny coats, and more energy than the Eveready Bunny![:D]
Growing up on the farm, dogs were strays that wandered in.
They got table scraps.....eat or don't, their choice.
I can appreciate that US55840. My dog is my best friend. Not a stray, that wandered in. He gets very much, taken care of. He deserves it.
Best dog ever.
our rescue buddies are FAMILY
Yes Sir.
The same dogs, however, will eat week old deer guts.
Then come and lick me in the face.[xx(]
I switched from Pedigree to Beneful and my dogs love it.
The same dogs, however, will eat week old deer guts.
Then come and lick me in the face.[xx(]
Perhaps you taste like *? [:0][B)][:D][}:)]
I blend Pedigree in to Beneful, Nutrish, Tempest (4 Health), or other high end food. He gets shredded chicken, or a 1/3-1/4 can of high end food mixed in.
He Loves it. Very healthy, very happy.
I paid $29ish (granted $10 off.) for a 20# bag of 4 Health. Reading the labels, it is as good or better that the other brands mentioned.
Firmed my dogs poop right up. [:D]
Did I mention, he LOVES it?
Dog food
don.
I raised and trained bird dogs for years, from a line of trainers. Hunting dogs need calories and fat for their coats.
Always fed my dogs things that I made for them, Table scrapes.
Make friends with a local butcher and pay him to save the meat and fat trimings, out of date meat, and large steak bones, he won't charge you much and it will be the best feed for your dog.
Went to Tractors Supply on Black Friday, in order to take advantage of a chainsaw deal.
Ended up spending more on the dog, than I spent on myself. (What?) [:0][B)]
Anyway, after much research, reading labels talking to associates - keyed in on Tractor Supply's own "4 Health" brand. Comparable to the top lines out there, Blue Buffalo, Eukanuba, Purina One, etc. Was about 1/2 to 2/3rds the cost. Ingredients are top line. No grain.
My dog LOVES it.
I purchased their "Untamed" food. Buffalo and Lentil, in this particular case. (Was $10 off) Their "4 Health" canned food, was a particular hit and seemed very high end, better (by far) than any canned food I've used. (.99C/can) I use about 1/4-1/3 can per bowl of food.
A particular hit was the Salmon and Potato variety. I bought about 15-20 cans, their entire variety. My Bud deserves the best. [:D]
Yes, I know ("knoe,") I can make my own, I may get there at some point. Right now, this has proven to be very good stuff.
Just passing it along.
Buddy sez "Hey." [:D]
Check out the dog food advisor, you'd be amazed at how much crap is out there. 4Health is a solid 4 star rated food, both canned and dry. I feed mine Costco's Kirkland brand lamb & rice dry (4 star) and it's canned Natures Domain turkey & pea (5 star).
Best Dog Ever!
My 10 year old Heeler/Lab mix puppy Maggie gets Diamond Naturals Lamb and Rice. Vet recommended it as a good mid priced food. Before I had her on cheap food and she eats less of this and seems to do better overall. Less grain and chicken byproducts is better. She also gets a glucosamine pill broke up in it each day as she has hip dysplasia/arthritis.
Best Dog Ever!
I was/am also a fan of Diamond Naturals. My local Farm store carries it. 33lb. bags for around (if I remember correctly) $30ish. Lamb and rice, Chicken and Brown rice, Beef and rice. Good stuff.
I usually mix food like that in with a bag of Premium food.