Stormy Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 What are your reasonings for feeding what you feed whether it be raw or dry or wet etc?? Ill start I feed mine raw which us bought in bulk and pre minced though I do also get bones and fish etc at times. Reason: I thought it would be healthier and better for my dogs which for mine it seems to be they only go to the toilet about twice a day now on dry it was a hell of a lot more. They aren't as hyper, their fur abd skin is shinier and nicer. Downside: need a separate freezer just for them, takes a bit more time abd planning than dry. Costs me around 50-60 per month that's for both together So how about everyone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 raw for 2 of em started it as both rescue and needed to put weight on lol now on a diet 1 on dry and cooked meat as won't touch raw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky-gunner Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 mine have dry with tuna in sunflower oil on the top that has been really good for there fur and also get raw 2 times a week again really good for fur and helps just make meal times more diffrent insted of the same thing all the time becuase if that was me and you gave me the same thing every day i would not be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwrx Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I feed both of my boys raw because i feel like it is healthy for them as i know exactly what they are getting for their meals. It also adds Variety to their meals without the need to transitioning them like you would with kibble. I always get compliments on how soft panda's coat is which i believe is due to the raw and the fish he gets. It does however take more time to prepare and plan out their meals so that you know they are getting everything they need to be healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Kibble, kibble, kibble. I know a lot of people feed raw, but I'm just not enthusiastic about it. So, I try to buy a kibble that is grain-free, at least no corn, soy, or wheat. And I rotate between Diamond Naturals Grain Free products, and TOTW. Like to keep some variety going with minimal risk of tummy upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Be careful with tuna lee to much of is can be dangerous in the long run as it contains mercury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Mine get a mixture of Kibble, Tinned meat and boiled white rice. two or three times per week a meal is substituted with Raw Chicken wings. Why do I mix Kibble tinned meat and rice ?? Too much Kibble gives them the runs and what keeps them solid isn't enough So I add tinned meat 1 tin between the 3 of them and then boiled white rice as a filler to add a bit of bulk to the meal without adding any more protien or fibre but helps them "feel" fuller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chula Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I feed Acana Wild Prairie. Finding a food for her that she likes and she does well with has been a struggle. We liked Blue Buffalo Wilderness, but I think it made her itchy. She did fine on Wellness Core, but I thought that made her itchy too. So we switched to Orijen. She LOVES Orijen. The only problem is that she loves it so much she wants to eat it twice - as in after it comes out her rectum. Nasty. So we tried Acana, since it's got a lower protein level than Orijen, but is made by the same company and also uses human grade local products. So far so good. She immediately stopped eating her poop. She doesn't love it as much as Orijen, but she still eats it happily. Maybe someday if her exercise becomes more than just walks (as in we can really get her bicycling), we will try Orijen again. But I can't deal with the poop eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Forgot to add I blend veg etc aswell so it's soft and add that to their meals aswell. And like Andy does at times I add rice to bulk their meals up so they feel fuller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Kibble. Bears strictly on royal canin for medical reasons. Ice has chappie cans because he can't tolerate anything better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Glad she stopped the poo eating! I feed Acana Wild Prairie. Finding a food for her that she likes and she does well with has been a struggle. We liked Blue Buffalo Wilderness, but I think it made her itchy. She did fine on Wellness Core, but I thought that made her itchy too. So we switched to Orijen. She LOVES Orijen. The only problem is that she loves it so much she wants to eat it twice - as in after it comes out her rectum. Nasty. So we tried Acana, since it's got a lower protein level than Orijen, but is made by the same company and also uses human grade local products. So far so good. She immediately stopped eating her poop. She doesn't love it as much as Orijen, but she still eats it happily. Maybe someday if her exercise becomes more than just walks (as in we can really get her bicycling), we will try Orijen again. But I can't deal with the poop eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I keep Kibble. I heard about raw, but honestly when I got my dogs I didn't know that much about it. And after getting their food right to the point where they were not having constant runny poos, I didn't want to change. Another reason is more selfish I guess...I just don't have the time or resources to feed a raw diet, and they do fine with what they are on, Taste of the Wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chula Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Me too. It was honestly at the point where I didn't even want her around me because she always smelled like poop. She'd come up and want cuddles and kisses and I would push her away because her breath was horrible. It made me so sad because I was starting to dislike her. Glad she stopped the poo eating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Started with Eukanuba (rotated between lamb and beef bimonthly) but after feeding it for two whole years I think I need to try something new. So I came across Blackwood and decided to give it a try. Diamond loves it but it only comes on small packages meaning I have to go to the pet store every week. Too troublesome for me so switched him again to TOTW Pacific Stream and it lasted until today still have no intentions to switch again Every once in a while Diamond gets cooked beef along with its broth. I heard that raw egg improves coat quality but after reading about all those salmonella things I chose not to feed him that. Sometimes I also give him white rice and chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 I give mine a raw egg usually once a week is funny watching them try and get into it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 I give mine a raw egg usually once a week is funny watching them try and get into it lolI give skyla the occasional egg she love's them she knows to pick them up then drop them tho to get into it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Haha I have to crack shadows for him, Skye has mastered it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 MIne are currently kibble in the morning and raw in the evening Why because i had to put the girls on kibble for finanical reasons and brought too much lol so trying to use it up. I prefer my dogs on rw they seem happier, easier to clean up their poop, calmer and are in better condition x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyGuerl Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Mine get dry dog food as anything seems to upset them..I have to switch between the flavors every three months or they get the runs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trav n pearl Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 raw for both of mine,Travis has been on raw since 5months due to allergies,and when i got pearl it was easier to feed both dogs the same food,and to be honest i love to watch them eating a rmb,plus it also keeps their teeth clean,our vet cannot believe how white Trav's teeth are considering he is nearly 10 yr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Taste of the Wild. Reason: Its the most expensive kibble I can afford. Can't afford raw; even 'undesired' meat at the butchers' is expensive! About $79 (CDN) per large bag, which lasts almost 3 months. Cons: Can't see any, as the raw/barf diet doesn't agree with his stomach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobezilla Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Taste of the Wild, because it is an affordable option with good ingredients. I plan on switching to raw once I have a big enough freezer! ^-^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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