Purina One

[KYbert]

Is what im currently feeding my 9 week puppy ( Large Breed Puppy w/ real chicken & rice ).....is the Purina One a good line of dog food or is their something better in a reasonable price range?

[Dobs4ever]

There are guidelines for dog food. I do not ever recommend a puppy food for puppies. it can lead to serious bone and joint problems later in life one being it is thought to contribute to wobblers because of the increased rapid growth. You also don't want to give them calcium for the same reason. The first two ingredients should be a specific meat meal - ex: chicken, beef, lamb etc. and the second brown rice - dog foods with corn in them are known skin allergens. Keep the protein content low rather than high especially in a growing puppy. Just the opposite of what dog food companies have crammed down our throats for years. There are foods that are not too expensive but much better than commercial wal- mart brands.

[KYbert]

There are guidelines for dog food. I do not ever recommend a puppy food for puppies. it can lead to serious bone and joint problems later in life one being it is thought to contribute to wobblers because of the increased rapid growth. You also don't want to give them calcium for the same reason. The first two ingredients should be a specific meat meal - ex: chicken, beef, lamb etc. and the second brown rice - dog foods with corn in them are known skin allergens. Keep the protein content low rather than high especially in a growing puppy. Just the opposite of what dog food companies have crammed down our throats for years. There are foods that are not too expensive but much better than commercial wal- mart brands.

how about royal canin? the vet recommended it and its about the only non-commercial brand i can afford/find near me

[Dobs4ever]

IMO that would be better than Purina one.

[RelicDobes]

I feed Renic Purina Pro Plan, always have, always will! I had about 7 doberman breeders that show recommend it to me. I feed the Chicken formula with "real" chicken chunks. I have never had problem with stool, his coat is gorgeous, his teeth are white, he is never sick, and he maintains his weight on it well.

I also feed satin balls to help give him an edge before a show. he loves those!

[KYbert]

I feed Renic Purina Pro Plan, always have, always will! I had about 7 doberman breeders that show recommend it to me. I feed the Chicken formula with "real" chicken chunks. I have never had problem with stool, his coat is gorgeous, his teeth are white, he is never sick, and he maintains his weight on it well.

I also feed satin balls to help give him an edge before a show. he loves those!

yeah...well imma try royal canin...because i can get it for the same as purina........i dont know though...i mean...my moms chocolate lab is 10 1/2 yrs old.....has ate food lion brand dog food & table scrapes since a pup....never had any health problems and at almost 11....still very active...not overweight....nice clear eyes.....and had a check up last month....vet said shes in excellent health....makes you wonder.....

[RelicDobes]

I think most dogs can do well on most anything. I also think that if I choose to, I could survive and most likely be fairly healthy eating pizza, chocoloate and soda. I could run around and work off the pounds but still look healthy.

That dosn't mean that it is what is best for me. I figure I want to give my dogs the best I can. and the best I can give my dogs right now, is what I feed. Dosn't mean that is the best for someone else, but it works for us, and I feel I am doing all that I can to make him happy and healthy.

[KYbert]

I think most dogs can do well on most anything. I also think that if I choose to, I could survive and most likely be fairly healthy eating pizza, chocoloate and soda. I could run around and work off the pounds but still look healthy.

That dosn't mean that it is what is best for me. I figure I want to give my dogs the best I can. and the best I can give my dogs right now, is what I feed. Dosn't mean that is the best for someone else, but it works for us, and I feel I am doing all that I can to make him happy and healthy.

im in the same boat...i remember when they 1st got the lab....she was 4 mnths old and had been abandoned because she had parvo...they brought her home and i remember they tried atleast a dozen dog food brands.....purina, pedigree, iams, everything...it just made her sick....for whatever reason they tried the store brand and sure enough....it worked...im sure their are positives to the expensive brands.....but i doubt the cheaper stuff is as bad as ppl seem to make it out to be...10 yrs, healthy is a long time for a lab, esp one that had parvo

[Dravens]

http://www.thepetfoodlist.com/manufacturers.htm

This is a list of what company makes what foods including many store brands. For example the food lion food is made by Mars.

DOANE PET CARE (MARS PET CARE)
Manufactures dry, semi-moist and soft dry foods, soft treats, dog biscuits.

Foods manufactured:
Albertson's store brand
Bi-Lo store brand
Bonkers cat treats
Bruno's store brand
Food Lion store brand
Trail Blazer dog foods
Kozy Kitten
G. Whiskers cat food
Ol'Roy
Safeway store brand
Wal-Mart store brand
Winn-Dixie store brand

The list is not totally inclusive for example pedigree brand is also made by mars and not on that list.

[RKCM]

There are guidelines for dog food. I do not ever recommend a puppy food for puppies. it can lead to serious bone and joint problems later in life one being it is thought to contribute to wobblers because of the increased rapid growth. You also don't want to give them calcium for the same reason. The first two ingredients should be a specific meat meal - ex: chicken, beef, lamb etc. and the second brown rice - dog foods with corn in them are known skin allergens. Keep the protein content low rather than high especially in a growing puppy. Just the opposite of what dog food companies have crammed down our throats for years. There are foods that are not too expensive but much better than commercial wal- mart brands.

What do you feed your puppies when weening them from the mother? And later when they can eat dry?