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rfuerst911sc 01-11-2021 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by asphaltgambler (Post 11177032)
We have a personal relationship with our Vet, who has also earned our respect over a very long period of time. I asked this same question. Without regards of cost or where to buy, what dog food brand do you recommend?
Without hesitation = Purina Pro-Plan. He said that Purina invests more $$$ in R&D for the health and well being of the animals nutrition than ALL the other brands COMBINED.

Now that's a bold statement, but true.

It's all we use.......

You're the guy ! :D I remember you saying that in a previous dog topic about Purina's R&D budget . Thank you for pointing that out .

Eric Hahl 01-11-2021 11:32 AM

I use the Taste of the Wild brand kibble....but...I mix it with what I call Woof Loaf.
My Woof Loaf recipe:

Ground Beef
cranberries (Crazins)
Squash slaw(s)
Carrot -shredded finely
Oats to soak up some moisture
Sardines

Bake like a meat loaf. Little guy loves it!

VINMAN 01-11-2021 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Hahl (Post 11177265)
I use the Taste of the Wild brand kibble....but...I mix it with what I call Woof Loaf.
My Woof Loaf recipe:

Ground Beef
cranberries (Crazins)
Squash slaw(s)
Carrot -shredded finely
Oats to soak up some moisture
Sardines

Bake like a meat loaf. Little guy loves it!

That sounds good. I'd eat it myself! :D

My guys get a cup of shreddedchicken, ground beef or ground turkey along with their kibble.



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asphaltgambler 01-11-2021 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc (Post 11177219)
You're the guy ! :D I remember you saying that in a previous dog topic about Purina's R&D budget . Thank you for pointing that out .

Yes - I really trust our Vet, has never ever led us down any wrong path. He has no ties or conflicting interests. Has enough money to buy / recommend anything he wants. He's never changed his position on Purina since knowing him.

My dog's 'grandma' has bred champion ( as in USA ) rough coated Collie's for over 40+ years. Guess what dog food brand she uses? She also could / would buy any brand she wanted, but sticks with Purina

1990C4S 01-11-2021 12:11 PM

Raw meat. 1/2 lb in the AM, 1/2 lb at 5PM. Turkey, beef, pork patties,

Tobra 01-11-2021 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Roswell (Post 11176832)
After that we may try a bag of Blue

My dogs refused to eat Blue...

One of mine did, they both like the Purina Pro Plan. Neither one does very well with corn.

I give them the odd hard boiled egg or shredded chicken too.

billybek 01-11-2021 07:55 PM

Orijen. Original for the old dog and puppy for the young fella.
Why?
Locally produced. Great quality. Great product support.
Smaller poops.

KevinTodd 01-12-2021 02:49 AM

+1 Pro Plan....

Koby, female JRT, lived 19 years.
Harley, male JRT, lived 16 years.
Max, male JRT, lived 16 years.
Stanley, male JRT, currently 4 years old.

rfuerst911sc 01-12-2021 03:16 AM

This has been a good discussion I thank all that chimed in . Last night we did a mix of the last of the Pedigree and some Purina One . Luke ate it up . This morning his breakfast was just Purina One , he chowed down like nothing has changed . After he finishes the 6 lb. bag we will switch to the Pro Plan we just purchased . Assuming he likes it and we see no issues that will be our dog food moving forward . Thanks again to all the dog lovers that took the time to reply .

Rikao4 01-12-2021 07:03 AM

mine ....
little bit of Merrick Hero kibble...
freshly..
ground Turkey
sweet potatoes.
Carrots..
Cranberries / apples..
Green Beans..
loose Spinach....

Rika

asphaltgambler 01-12-2021 07:07 AM

Good choice - we also give ours 1/2 poached egg every other day on top of his breakfast

wdfifteen 01-12-2021 07:14 AM

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Owen Walter gets some special food recommended by the vet because he has digestive system issues. It might be from eating shoes in his younger days.
We get Purina ProPlan for the other two.

asphaltgambler 01-12-2021 08:11 AM

Another gratuitous pic of our Noah....
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1610471375.jpg

berettafan 01-12-2021 10:39 AM

Purina Pro Plan as recommended by my vet. One reason he promotes it is less likelihood of recalls. It's popular in bird dog groups i read so works for me.

berettafan 01-12-2021 10:42 AM

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Baz 01-12-2021 07:25 PM

This is what we use. Note the "Senior" blend. Has extras in it for joint health. They make a "Large Breed" variety too, which is what we used before Winkipop became a senior girl....

https://www.nutro.com/-/media/barefo...1-carousel.jpg

2/3 cup in the morning and 2/3 cup for dinner.

She turns 16 next month.....still on zero meds.......

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1610511857.JPG

KFC911 01-13-2021 02:58 AM

Just saw a recall on "Sportmix"???? ... 70 lost pups :(.

....and a Blue commercial: "Feed them like familly...."

My dawg's having pizza today :)!

rfuerst911sc 01-20-2021 01:51 AM

Update: Luke has been eating the chicken and rice Purina Pro Plan for about a week now . He gets 1 1/2 cups twice a day for breakfast and dinner . He is not a inhaler he eats at a steady pace . But since switching from Pedigree to Purina his pace has picked up . He really seems motivated to eat . No issues that we can see and poop looks good .......... as good as poop can look 😁 .

The Pro Plan is available at Tractor Supply/Pet Smart/Petco so not difficult to find . They also stock the beef and salmon flavors if we decide to change things up . Price for a 18 lb. bag is $33.99 which we believe is a reasonable price for a quality product . Thanks to everyone that chimed in with advice and personal experiences , hopefully others learned something .

KFC911 01-20-2021 04:18 AM

I finally have my poopie on 100% Pro Plan... wethinks it's the good lookin' poop too :D. I've always switched between the various PP flavors/mixes ... variety change with no issues.


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