#310327 - 03/07/14 12:56 AM
Re: Good quality Food (Feeding Puppy)
[Re: Dave]
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Can anyone recommend a dry food for my GM not cheap, good quality but not to expensive, I’ve been using Harrington’s puppy food but not sure its right for him, I’ve checked many compare sites but have gathered a lot of confusing info on various brands Thanks What country are you in? Looking at the ingredient list, if this is correct, looks like it's not US: http://www.harringtonspetfood.com/products/UK/puppy-food-turkey-riceAt a minimum, I look for a food that has no corn, no wheat, no sorghum, no by-products. The Harrington's has corn as a number one ingredient, I wouldn't feed it.
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#310343 - 03/07/14 06:43 AM
Re: Good quality Food (Feeding Puppy)
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Both Earthborn and Fromm are good mid-priced foods. If you choose to feed a puppy type, they both have them.
Earthborn is grain free.
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#310759 - 03/13/14 12:33 PM
Re: Good quality Food
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I use the Diamond Naturals lamb and rice large breed for adult dogs. Is there anyone with info on that?
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#310822 - 03/14/14 03:07 PM
Re: Good quality Food
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I use the Diamond Naturals lamb and rice large breed for adult dogs. Is there anyone with info on that? Diamond® Naturals™ Large Breed Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula features a great lamb formula for dogs sensitive to chicken or those that simply prefer the taste of lamb. Antioxidants to support overall good health Controlled levels of omega fatty acids for healthy skin and coat Added glucosamine and chondroitin to support healthy joints No Wheat, No Corn, No Soy A lamb formula designed specifically to meet the needs of your large or giant breed adult dog. Added features will enhance overall good health, helping your dog live a happy and healthy life. Ingredients: Lamb meal, ground rice, cracked pearled barley, millet, egg product, rice bran, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried plain beet pulp, flaxseed, natural flavor, fish meal, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, dried chicory root, glucosamine hydrochloride, L-Carnitine, vitamin E supplement, chondroitin sulfate, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid. Guaranteed Analysis: Protein: 22% Fat: 12% Caloric Content: 3,400 kcal/kg (335 kcal/cup) Calculated ME Available in 40 lb. bags. From Tractor Supply Co, website. $37 for a 40 pound bag. I feed Diamond Naturals. I feed the adult chicken and rice which is a little cheaper, $30 and mix it 50/50 with Extreme Athlete $38 for a 40 pound bag. I get more calories per cup that way, which means I feed less. But if this works for you, it is a decent food at a price that won't break the bank.
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#315771 - 05/20/14 03:30 PM
Re: Puppy food recommendations please.
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There is a 'sticky' on the topic of puppy food. The first thread in this section, just above your new thread. If it's any consolation, you aren't the only one...
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#315774 - 05/20/14 04:15 PM
Re: Puppy food recommendations please.
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I have been pleased with 4-Health puppy food. No grains and the puppies did well. I plan to continue using it; just discovered it with my last litter. I hope you find this helpful. You will probably get about as many different answers as responders.  Best of luck.
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#315795 - 05/20/14 09:59 PM
Re: Puppy food recommendations please.
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I think it's always good to ask, because things change, both in the actual food that's available, manufacturing processes, etc., and also peoples' experiences. This looks like the Victor food? http://midamericapetfood.com/victordogfood/highpro.html Some dogs may not do well on the sorghum? That food has beef, chicken, pork, and fish. Maybe start with something more simple and work up to a food with more proteins? I remember Jean talking about doing that once with young pups, but I don't know what type of age guidelines she uses.
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