Dog Food (Cont'd)

[Wahawk56]

So, I've been looking at dog food and I discovered a brand called Pure Balance. Everything I've found on this food seems to be positive. The only negative I found, is it's a Wal-Mart exclusive. It is made by one of the factories that produces some of Blue Buffalo food. Anyone here had any experience with Pure Balance?

 

[THE_DEVIL]

 

[moral_victory]

Judging by the price online you could go to Pet Smart and buy food at a better pound per dollar ratio. With the added bonus of not being in Wal-Mart. Afterwards you can head next door to target and get some benedryl to grind up into their food so your neighbor can get his required rest.

 

[HallofFame]

This is the only dog food an owner should ever buy. Start with the puppy version and move through the aging process.

 

[CuttyDoesIt]

I get the Salmon Costco stuff.

 

[Wahawk56]

This is the only dog food an owner should ever buy. Start with the puppy version and move through the aging process.

What's so different?

 

[The Tradition]

What's so different?

It has the word "science" in the name, so it must be good!

 

[naturalmwa]

Get two bunnies, leave the room, free dog food.

 

[Wendy79]

I have not. After some brand experimentation, Gable is on Zignature and doing well.

This review says it's an average food. If the dog does well (firm poops, not pooping every time it goes outside, maintaining weight/energy levels, good skin and coat) then go with it.

 

[artradley]

So, I've been looking at dog food and I discovered a brand called Pure Balance. Everything I've found on this food seems to be positive. The only negative I found, is it's a Wal-Mart exclusive. It is made by one of the factories that produces some of Blue Buffalo food. Anyone here had any experience with Pure Balance?

It's a dog, it can survive healthily on table scraps and Gravy Train.

 

[22*43*51]

Indoor dogs get Iams and Science Diet.(each react a bit differently. See dead grass thread)

Outdoor dogs get Diamond.(higher calories for more active beasts)

 

[Jan Itor]

This is the only dog food an owner should ever buy. Start with the puppy version and move through the aging process.

I've tried many different brands and my dog will eat it regularly for a couple weeks, and then slowly get to the point where she won't eat it unless she's starving. I finally read about Wellness Core (Grain Free) and she's been on it for about 8 months now. The longest she'll go before eating it is a day and a half. Normally, it's gone the night I put it down.

She's healthy and her weight has been stable. I get it at Pet Smart.

 

[HallofFame]

I've tried many different brands and my dog will eat it regularly for a couple weeks, and then slowly get to the point where she won't eat it unless she's starving. I finally read about Wellness Core (Grain Free) and she's been on it for about 8 months now. The longest she'll go before eating it is a day and a half. Normally, it's gone the night I put it down.

She's healthy and her weight has been stable. I get it at Pet Smart.

I might look into that but man I've had good luck with the science diet stuff.

 

[Raglefant]

I might look into that but man I've had good luck with the science diet stuff.

It's not problematic for you that your dog food acknowledges global warming?

 

[shank hawk]

I live in the country and have a big dog.

Shoot a deer, drag it into the yard. When everything is gone just repeat.

Use the money you save on dog food for beer.

(If you have one of them yappy little dogs substitute rabbit or squirrel in place of a deer; helps to keep the scent of rotting carcass to a minimum)

 

[Wendy79]

I might look into that but man I've had good luck with the science diet stuff.

If the dog is doing well with the current food, there's no real reason to change it up.

 

[ghost80]

"Dinner time Fido...come get it while it's still warm!!"

 

[bdg8]

I live in the country and have a big dog.

Shoot a deer, drag it into the yard. When everything is gone just repeat.

Use the money you save on dog food for beer.

(If you have one of them yappy little dogs substitute rabbit or squirrel in place of a deer; helps to keep the scent of rotting carcass to a minimum)

That is a interesting way of feeding your dog Clegg

 

[Jan Itor]

I might look into that but man I've had good luck with the science diet stuff.

Don't try to fix what's not broke. I needed to find something she'd eat and that was good for her. Wellness Core has worked pretty well. She wasn't a fan of Science Diet.

 

[Jewlick]

I have not. After some brand experimentation, Gable is on Zignature and doing well.

This review says it's an average food. If the dog does well (firm poops, not pooping every time it goes outside, maintaining weight/energy levels, good skin and coat) then go with it.

My dog eats Zignatuure too. Added bonus it is usually cheapest on Amazon so it comes to me.

 

[bdg8]

Wow, you can get Zignature with kangaroo in it . Sounds different

 

[shank hawk]

That is a interesting way of feeding your dog Clegg

I googled Clegg; he's a British pol from the Liberal party.

Other than that, since I'm at a loss to figure out what a Clegg is, I'm going with a Nordic hunter/gatherer god.

 

[Catfish_ Crazy]

So, I've been looking at dog food and I discovered a brand called Pure Balance. Everything I've found on this food seems to be positive. The only negative I found, is it's a Wal-Mart exclusive. It is made by one of the factories that produces some of Blue Buffalo food. Anyone here had any experience with Pure Balance?

I have a homemade recipe that I will try and dig up. Rice, chicken & green beans is all I can remember.

 

[bdg8]

I googled Clegg; he's a British pol from the Liberal party.

Other than that, since I'm at a loss to figure out what a Clegg is, I'm going with a Nordic hunter/gatherer god.

Your avatar pic reminded me of a character named Clegg from a show called Eastbound and Down

 

[Wendy79]

Wow, you can get Zignature with kangaroo in it . Sounds different

It can make the dog a bit jumpy.

But really, it's a unique protein source for dogs with allergies/sensitivities.

 

[bdg8]

It can make the dog a bit jumpy.

But really, it's a unique protein source for dogs with allergies/sensitivities.

mix in a little koala and it sounds delightful

 

[naturalmwa]

I have a homemade recipe that I will try and dig up. Rice, chicken & green beans is all I can remember.

People cook for their pets?

 

[shank hawk]

Your avatar pic reminded me of a character named Clegg from a show called Eastbound and Down

Oh, ok. Now it's all starting to make sense.

 

[Wendy79]

People cook for their pets?

Some people do. If the dog is getting only people food, you have to add supplements to make sure they're getting all the vitamins/minerals they need.