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Post by klouisem on Mar 28, 2013 20:02:43 GMT
So after reading a thread further down and people saying no to bakers dog food I then googled in and OMG my dogs are coming off it now!! BUT the question is what to feed now? I have a Chihuahua who loves to run and play and a 9yr old JR who has a quieter life. Buddy (my Chihuahua) needs a small dog food as he can't eat big bit with his little mouth and I'd like to keep Stella (My JR) on a senior food. So, what is best to feed??
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Post by lfurniss25 on Mar 28, 2013 20:10:54 GMT
burns small bite is brill x
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Post by sundance20 on Mar 28, 2013 20:23:01 GMT
I used to have a pet shop I recommend eukanuba or arden grange if you look at the ingredients on the side the first ingredient will either be ride maize or wheat you want it to be a meat as the first ingredient is the most if you understand? Better value for money you could say?
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Post by maddiesmum on Mar 28, 2013 20:40:38 GMT
I agree with Sundance, I used to work at an animal feed merchants, and meat percentage often indicates a better food. My Bichon is on Royal Canin Junior and looks fab on it x
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Post by BettyBo on Mar 28, 2013 20:42:38 GMT
Royal canon junior is brilliant
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Post by Shortstuff on Mar 28, 2013 21:24:34 GMT
My two chihuahuas have royal canin mini, get it from let's at home where they quite often have 3 for 2 offers. Suits them perectly
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Post by hannahj on Mar 28, 2013 21:30:39 GMT
My lab is on Wainwrights from Pets at Home. It's their own version of James Wellbeloved. I also ditched Bakers a few years back after reading about it.
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Post by pippadee on Mar 28, 2013 22:47:16 GMT
My shih Tzu has been on proplan senior since she was 7 and is nearly 15 now and you wouldn't think so to look at her! My large dogs are on arden grange.
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 29, 2013 0:24:01 GMT
Millie had a large stone in her bladder which needed surgery, I was told by the vet it was diet related - she was on Bakers. She now has Royal Canin urinary, which helps to prevent the build up of stones, as recommended by the vet.
Basically look at the ingredients on the bag. For instance if it says chicken and rice on the bag, the first two ingredients should say chicken and rice. The higher up the list of ingredients something is, the more of it there is in the food.
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Post by klouisem on Mar 29, 2013 6:59:52 GMT
Looked at royal canin & they do one for Chihuahuas, maybe I should try that? I'm off to pets at home today so i'll have a look at what thru have.
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Post by turtlespooch on Mar 29, 2013 7:56:19 GMT
:-[I have small dogs burns are brilliant...
I also used to have royal canin still good but i have noticed a vast difference in the older dogs they are looking super on the burns...
Couldnt use burns when we had the GSD as too expensive but used Royal canin and arden grange both really good
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Post by sarahp on Mar 29, 2013 8:26:05 GMT
I have always sworn by Burns, all our dogs for years have lived it, but they have recently reformulated it with less meat. I'm on my second big bag, but still evaluating the new version! All ours on it lived to a ripe old age looking fit and well, not overweight, with bright eyes and good coats.
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Post by klouisem on Mar 29, 2013 13:41:41 GMT
brought some James welbeloved, let's see if they eat it!
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Post by sporthorsecheshire on Apr 3, 2013 7:38:50 GMT
Why don't you feed raw food? I used to feed ProPlan but I'm a real raw convert xx
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Post by Tralala on Apr 3, 2013 8:01:45 GMT
I agree, raw. My lot are on Natural Instinct and they have never looked better! I also cook them vegetables. One of my dogs is nearly 17 and nobody can believe it she is so active and she looks so well. One of mine is a Chihuahua and she woofs the raw down!
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Post by brt on Apr 3, 2013 8:28:09 GMT
The ones that are not raw fed have Arden Grange.
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Post by sporthorsecheshire on Apr 3, 2013 9:09:00 GMT
I use natural instinct too!!! It's amazing xx
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Post by fanfarefan on Apr 6, 2013 21:10:43 GMT
im going to sound a real urchin , but after my pom x had heamoraghic castro enteritis , we were advised to put him on Chappie , and we have never looked back , they love it ,weights fine , and both have a fab shine
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Post by amy on Apr 6, 2013 21:19:41 GMT
My old cavalier had pedigree chum and I know that's not great food but she was never ill, never went to the vets in her life and she passed away at 15!! Saying that my puppy cocker is on James well beloved and she loves it and haven't had any problems with it  |
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Post by maihem on Apr 8, 2013 10:34:24 GMT
My Min Pins and pomeranians all have Burns mini bites (now burns puppy) They look fab on it and i also use it for my puppies and soak it for a couple of minutes in hot water.
Brilliant food x
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Post by gtr121 on Apr 8, 2013 21:08:12 GMT
Raw. Mine has shin from the Butchers and mince and liver from Tesco. It works out sooo much cheaper than buying dog food and at 13 yrs old he still thinks he is a puppy.
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Post by chocolove on Apr 9, 2013 6:13:47 GMT
Mine all have natures instinct raw. Works for all and young tiny or large ... We have 5 ... 2 chihuahuas, one very old Cav and 2 Cockers one of which is only 10 weeks. They all love it.
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Post by flower3124 on Oct 8, 2013 11:23:52 GMT
Royal canon junior is brill i agree
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Post by bradeli23 on Oct 13, 2013 18:20:32 GMT
My dog and my parents' dog both have fickle tummies and we buy CSJ dog food (kibble) and have no problems. The wet dog food that vets recommend is Chappie. I always have a tin in in case my dog has an upset tummy. It is bland and contains no rubbish. Cost effective too.
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Post by honeypot on Oct 13, 2013 19:45:20 GMT
I have two large dogs, one a lurcher one a rottie cross. I find Arden Grange has been really good, I buy the 15kg breeder lamb and rice packs. The rottie we got as a rehome and came with her normal dog food which was a cheap brand, she had a very greasy smelly coat but after a couple of weeks and a change of food the smell and the grease disappeared.
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