The DOG thread

[asphaltgambler]

My Vet and I are good friends - he states that Purina spends more money in R&D for the health and betterment of the animals than all the others combined. Also that some of the boutique brands spend a larger parts of their budget on just marketing.

Specifically Pro-plan / Purina is what's recommended.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Targa Me

Hello Everyone,

What kind of dog food do you guys recommend?
We are currently giving our Beagle Nutro Grain Free food but now we're hearing that grain free can lead to heart problems.

Our vet say to use Purina, the stuff that you can buy at any grocery store.

What say you?

Thanks.
Larry

Nutro is good stuff! I get mine delivered here straight from Chewy.

Note the "Senior" tag - because my 2 girls are 14 - and seniors.

They are very healthy and are not on any meds (knock on wood) and I attribute much of their health to this product.

The older one has had some mobility issues in the past and other things but all good now.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by asphaltgambler

My Vet and I are good friends - he states that Purina spends more money in R&D for the health and betterment of the animals than all the others combined. Also that some of the boutique brands spend a larger parts of their budget on just marketing.

Specifically Pro-plan / Purina is what's recommended.

I fed my last Lab nothing but Pro-Plan for over 14 years (as that's what the breeder used)...good stuff. I did a bit more research when acquiring my current 10 mo old Lab, and she's fed Authority Puppy Large Breed. Asked my vet what he feeds his own dawgs....the same. He said it's really Pro-Plan (with mebbe a few extra ingredients I think)....and not terribly overpriced like some.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by Targa Me

Hello Everyone,

What kind of dog food do you guys recommend?
We are currently giving our Beagle Nutro Grain Free food but now we're hearing that grain free can lead to heart problems.

Our vet say to use Purina, the stuff that you can buy at any grocery store.

What say you?

Thanks.
Larry

Got my current pup from one of the top breeders in the US...he used regular Purina from the grocery store and has a legacy of champion dogs.

[onZedge]

Well, since you asked...

These came highly recommended by our holistic veterinarian (as well as extensive research by Mrs. OnZedge):

Weruva "Dogs in the Kitchen" canned dog food varieties.


Honest Kitchen "Grain Free" freeze-dried (bulk pack).


Primal raw frozen formula. We get the starter variety packs because Ricky and Lucie are only ~10 lbs each, and we thaw as needed for each meal.


You can get all of these at Hollywood Feed.

[berettafan]

This little fella just joined our household. I’ve dog allergies including asthma but the benefit to my kids is worth the suffering. He’ll be a bird dog when he gets older.

[Danimal16]

Originally Posted by berettafan

This little fella just joined our household. I’ve dog allergies including asthma but the benefit to my kids is worth the suffering. He’ll be a bird dog when he gets older.

Made me smile!

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by berettafan

This little fella just joined our household. I’ve dog allergies including asthma but the benefit to my kids is worth the suffering. He’ll be a bird dog when he gets older.

What breed? It was fun watching my pup the day after bringing her home at 49 days....nose to the ground everywhere she went exploring her new world...."I smell stuff"

[berettafan]

He's a Braque Francais.

[Mr. Merk]

Originally Posted by berettafan

He's a Braque Francais.

I sure thought he was a GSP!

Pyrenean or Gascony?

[berettafan]

Pyrenean. Looks just like a GSP really. Total lap dog in the house with the exception of his once or twice daily spaz sessions.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by berettafan

He's a Braque Francais.

Had to google it....so whaddaya call him....Frenchie ?

Cool pup...

[varmint]

Originally Posted by Eric at Pelican Parts

Hurts my heart... spent time with her one last time before we had to let her go today.

Remember losing a dog at six. It was brutal.

Lost a dog when I was 45. It was worse.

Just never gets easier.



Best advice I was given is that she won’t mind if you get a new dog.

[Tobra]

My wife has been sick for a few days, strep throat. Our brown staffie hovers over her when she is sick, he is like that with kids conistently. I guess the don't call critters like that nanny dogs by mistake.

[nvr2mny]

We had to put our GSP down yesterday. Had him 12 of his 14 years. We’ve had lots and lots of animals in our lives BUT this was by far the BEST dog that wrapped us early on. He had a great life. RIP Beau

[Baz]

Originally Posted by nvr2mny

We had to put our GSP down yesterday. Had him 12 of his 14 years. We’ve had lots and lots of animals in our lives BUT this was by far the BEST dog that wrapped us early on. He had a great life. RIP Beau

So sorry for your loss. I'm sure he did have a great life and I thank you for that. You will meet again one day.....

[Stahler]

Holly. Tibetanian Terrier. Loves riding in my 68.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by nvr2mny

We had to put our GSP down yesterday. Had him 12 of his 14 years. We’ve had lots and lots of animals in our lives BUT this was by far the BEST dog that wrapped us early on. He had a great life. RIP Beau

Beau had a great life because of you...RIP ol' boy.

[Captain Ahab Jr]

It sucks dogs don't last for ever

[Danimal16]

Originally Posted by Captain Ahab Jr

It sucks dogs don't last for ever

AHHH, but they do!