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WELCOME TO THE FOOD GROUP - This group was started in an attempt to present well-researched and FACT-based information on the amazingly complicated and confusing issue of feeding our dogs. There are also many issues we would like to explore. We thought it would be helpful to put all of these questions, information, and feedback into one place here on DK where everyone can find it, contribute to it, ask questions, and learn together.
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food quantity

Started by Kira Elliott. Last reply by Kathryn and Zoe 17 hours ago. 8 Replies

Once again, I am a bad doodle mommy and haven't been feeding little Duke enough food according to the bag. We were feeding him about a cup a day until a few weeks ago, then realized that we hadn't…Continue

HELP WITH FOOD DECISION

Started by Sally Lehman. Last reply by Karen & Jackdoodle yesterday. 12 Replies

Okay..............I currently give Harley Merrick dry mostly with a tablespoon or two of their wet mixed in.  The dry isn't grain free, but the wet is.  He seems itchy sometimes and wondering if it's…Continue

Recommended Dog Food Brands as of APRIL 2013

Started by Allyson, Peri & Taquito. Last reply by Allyson, Peri & Taquito yesterday. 215 Replies

GRAIN-FREE FORMULAS ONLYOrijen (our favorite grain-free food)Formulas:  Puppy, Large Breed Puppy, Adult (chicken, turkey, fish), 6 Fish, Regional Red (boar, lamb, pork, bison), Senior (lower calorie…Continue

Tags: sensitive, best dog food, recommended, raw, grain-free

Food or Giardia?

Started by Cathy Lalli. Last reply by Cathy Lalli on Sunday. 11 Replies

I am new to this entire Doodle Kisses site.  I am hoping as I read I can find answers....Certainly I've learned a lot in the past 30 minutes!My Doodle, Axxel, is 15 weeks old.  When I brought him…Continue

Tags: giardia, diarrhea, allergies, food

is brown rice ok?

Started by Cheryl c. Last reply by Nancy, Ned, and Clancy on Saturday. 27 Replies

I was up all night with Lucas, diarrhea and vomiting. This morning I realized I missed a "Puke" pile. In it was a thick elastc, half a bully stick and 2 k-cups!!! UGHHHHH. Anyway, he is doing much…Continue

Is Acana Pacifica ok for puppies?

Started by Star and Goldie. Last reply by Bob Johnston May 15. 22 Replies

All of this talk about foods has me thinking even more heavily about switching Goldie's food. She has been on Blue Buffalo since she was 10 weeks old. I can't say that we've had any major problems…Continue

Tags: poops, Blue_Buffalo, Acana

Carna4

Started by Hazel & Chester Wayte. Last reply by Hazel & Chester Wayte May 15. 2 Replies

I was at a Pet Nutrition Lecture - Very interesting. One of the products that was mentioned is a new company and a new Kibble-Carna4. It looks pretty promising - I am sure it is probably cost…Continue

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Combining home cooking with orijen kibble

Started by nira rajavasireddy May 15. 0 Replies

I was wondering how to combine a home cooked meal with orijen kibble. Id like to feed my puppy kibble in the morning and then provide a home cooked dinner. I noticed that most of the recipes here…Continue

homemade treat question

Started by lisa, jim, & WILLIE makes 3. Last reply by lisa, jim, & WILLIE makes 3 May 15. 2 Replies

we are picking our baby up thursday!  EEEK!  and the breeder gave us a recipe that she uses for treats.  she says that they have a fair amount of protein - there are just a few ingredients - and only…Continue

Any Good Grain-Free Foods via PetSmart

Started by Adrienne. Last reply by Karen & Jackdoodle May 14. 29 Replies

I just recently joined this group and have learned a great deal.  I fed my last dog Eukanuba for 14.5 years and was clueless about the dangers of grain, etc. in dog foods.  I would love to feed my…Continue

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Comment by Allyson, Peri & Taquito yesterday

Thanks Sandy. I will add this as an option under Blue in the Recommended List. 

Comment by Sandy, Hattie & Theo yesterday

Blue Buffalo Wilderness has a new Bison line! Yipee!

http://bluebuffalo.com/dog-food/wilderness-rocky-mountain-recipes-b...

Comment by Karen & Jackdoodle on May 14, 2013 at 6:31pm

Well, the sourcing is impeccable, and the disclosure of sources is the best I've seen. I wish they gave the nutritional values, perhaps they are on the packages. Everything I looked at contained oat flour, so these would not work for dogs on grain-free diets. Everything I looked at also contained liver, so I'm guessing these treats are pretty high in fat, which would not work for dogs with digestive issues or those who are prone to pancreatitis. But for healthy dogs who have no dietary limitations, these would be great, especially used sparingly as high value training treats. 

Comment by Donna K & Quincy on May 14, 2013 at 6:14pm

I randomly found these treats at a Winners store and of course had to do a little research to check them out. I am not the super sleuth that Karen is but they look good to me. None of the pet stores in my area sell these but they do have online suppliers in the US and Canada. The Super Sprinkles are what I bought but they have several different treats. Here is the link if you want to check it out.

http://www.feelgoodtreatco.com/

Comment by Star and Goldie on May 4, 2013 at 5:53pm

As I was leaving today the first thing I thought was "Oh, Karen is going to be thrilled" Haha. I couldn't wait to get a moment to come here and share the good news :)

Comment by Karen & Jackdoodle on May 4, 2013 at 5:49pm

This is great news, Star. I strongly agree with your decision to support a local privately owned business, too, especially one that tries to cater to its customers and provide good quality products. If we don't do this, pretty soon the only choices we will have are big box chain stores filled with merchandise from China. 

The little high-end privately-owned pet supply store in my area is actually a dollar or two cheaper on many products than the bigger pet supply stores. Plus, they do not carry any food items made in China, so they've done the homework for you, and you can buy things without having to analyze every label. 

Comment by Star and Goldie on May 4, 2013 at 5:28pm

I'm happy to announce that the little bird feed shop really was a diamond in the rough. I went and checked it out today. The owner was simply amazing. It's a very tiny bird feed store as it is but the back wall was full of wonderful dog food choices.

He told me that he started carrying it around 2005 or 2007 after the big China fiasco. He has been in business since 1983 and had never carried anything but bird feed but he said after all of that happened he wanted to help pet owners to have safe choices for their pets and so he started to carry one brand at a time.  Little by little he has built his stock to include Blue Buffalo, Innova, Wellness, Canidae, Orijen, Acana, Fromms, Natural Balance, Solid Gold, Earthborn Hollistic, Horizon and several others.

A specialty pet boutique closed last month about 8 miles away from the business and now he is getting even more business since he is getting several of their customers. The next closest place that sells several of those brands is nearly 45 minutes away!

He made me a list of all of the prices. Really, it's not much cheaper to buy Blue Buffalo from him than Petsmart (only saving $1 plus petsmart usually has it on sale every other wk) but after my time with him today I've decided I'm going to start buying from him to support his local business:)

**If anyone is ever interested in one of the recommended brands, I encourage you to go to the brands website and use the store locator. You may just find a diamond in the RUFF;)

Comment by Tina on April 30, 2013 at 10:32pm
Oh yeah I love Marshall's. we got Roger's bed from there, his leash, collar, poop bags, water and food bowls and some toys from there. They really were a third of the price of petsmart and Petco. I always go and check there first for stuff. I'll look into the treats. That's the one thing I didn't really look at last time I was there. I just never thought about it but definitely will do in the future :)
Comment by Susan, Scott & Stillbe on April 30, 2013 at 8:55pm
We get the best AND most well priced stuff at the TJX stores - TJ Maxx, Marshall's and Homegoods! High quality treats (so far all expiration dates fine), toys, beds and mats, all sorts of products! Top of the line, fun, well priced - win win! Hit or miss sometimes but increasingly reliable for at least a couple items per trip critical to Stillbe's happiness!
Comment by Bob Johnston on April 30, 2013 at 8:32pm

marshall's has the coolest dog beds well dog furniture to and sometimes great prices on dog food storage containers

 

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