dog food

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    5 month lab puppy

    Hi guys! I have a 5 month lab puppy thats having diarrhea with purina pro plan puppy large breed(chicken and rice). What other brands would you guys recommend?
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    Help with dog food issue - honest kitchen x open farms combo

    Hi! I am having an issue with dog food in my household. I am currently a grad student (= no money) living with my mother ($$$), who I am DESPERATELY fighting over her with dog food and picking good brands. For reference, she is the one that buys dog food for the house. I have one dog that is...
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    Opinions on 4Health??

    For context I have a senior chiweenie mix named Sadie. I also have a 2 year old unspayed German shepherd (delayed spaying) named Juno. I also have two cats. One is 1.5 years the other is 6 months. I was thinking of getting 4Health for my GSD, a senior option for my weenie. Then adult cat...
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    Treats for corgis and honorary corgi (Maltipoo)

    Hello y’all I recently began trying to find a healthier life style for my pups starting small as it’s all I can do. I change their food but what about treats. I was giving them milk bones but after reading more and more I stopped are this articles far fetched. What do y’all recommend
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    Probiotics for dogs - is Plain greek yogurt ok ?

    Last month my 8 mo old rescue puppy had Diarrhea till vet treated with de-worming and meds (antibiotic) and supplemented with probiotic (fortiflora). Glad pup is fine now and i just want to have a healthy digestive health pup. Q: Can i use Plain Greek Yogurt (plan 1-2 teaspoons / day) as a...
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    switching from blue buffalo

    Last august, a family member gifted us our dog bingo 3 years old, a chihuahua mix, 11 pounds. They fed him blue buffalo life protection and we just kept his food the same. but i love him & hes quite literally the love of my life & i want to be way more conscious about his food so he can be...
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    Victor dog food recall - seems extreme?

    So my dog has ate victor dog food for about two years and I just heard about the recall. I checked the current bag I have and its exp date is in 09-2024 so it has been recalled. My dog has been eating this particular 60lb bag of food for 6 weeks now. Before people come for me, I will still...
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    Kibbles n Bits

    I see people always saying kibbles n bits is garbage dog food but I had a dog live a long happy life for 16 yrs eating ONLY kibbles n bits ! I now have new dogs and feed them KNB and they seem to be happy and healthy as well . Why so much controversy?
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    Dog won't touch royal canine (for bladder)

    Can I add anything in the Rx dog food that won't negate the purpose of the dog food? My dog hates this Rx food and has seemingly gone on a hunger strike instead of eating this. Ultimately looking to keep urine pH low. And urine output high.
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    Question about AAFCO recommendations and calcium contents in large breed dog food

    So I was reading over the AAFCO recommendations for calcium content in large breed puppy food, and I came across something interesting. They have two different set of reccs based on dry matter and calorie content. With most foods, they are pretty interchangeable, meaning that if a dog food meets...
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    Is it okay to feed plain cooked oats every day?

    I want to add a grain to my dog's new food (emergency new brand since a recall) since he does better on it than grain free. I've calculated the k calories and he's well within his daily limit to have ¾-1 cup of plain oats cooked in water and he's been doing fine having it for a few days so I...
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    Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind vs Hill’s Youthful Vitality?

    I have a mixed breed (Shar Pei with probably Australian Cattle Dog and/or German Shepherd), normally about 45 lbs, presently about 50 lbs. (Long story involving a Labrador dying of lymphoma, cheeseburgers, and semi-irresponsible parenting.) I've been feeding Candidae Pure Elements limited...
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    Changes in Dog after Kidney Diet

    My 9yo Male Boxer was diagnosed with a possible kidney issue (slightly elevated levels, not super high but a change from previous test so likely caught early). Vet recommending a kidney diet. My research is telling me a kidney diet is 14-20% protein and more fat and my dog’s normal food (Open...
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    Carna4

    Carna4 Our dog loves carna4, never has a problem with it and always is happy to eat! BUT I just went to order another bag from homesalivepets and it’s gone up again!!!! $185.99 for a 20lbs bag before tax. That’s $9.29/lbs. I buy organic beef from a lady down the road for $8/lbs. I can’t even...
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    Is Hills Weight Reduction Canned Dog Food Safe?

    My neighbor gave me several cases of Hill's Prescription Diet r / d Weight Reduction Original Canned Dog Food, 12.3-oz. Is this safe to feed my 4-year-old Boxer? I can't tell if these cans were recalled or not. So I'm posting here to get some answers. Thank you in advance.
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    What is the healthiest type of dog food

    I truly just want the best for my puppy and have heard many pros and cons about different typed of dog food. There are so many numbers involved where I don’t know if they are true or not, e.g. raw food decreases cancer risks by 90%, etc. Not looking at a price perspective, what is (in your...
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    Fresh Pet alternative that isn’t $$$?

    I have a 1 year old mixed breed (60 lbs) whose a super picky eater. I started him on kibble but at around 8 months I switched him to fresh pet. I’ve delved into more research about dog nutrition (still extremely novice) and have seen a ton of bad reviews on Fresh Pet. Because of this, I’m...
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    Farmers Dog food is now a Diamond WSAVA partner

    Here is the link to WSAVA's press release:Farmers Dog becomes Silver WSAVA partner
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    Open Farm - Salmon and Ancient Grains ; Opinions?

    Hi, so I'm looking for opinions on this food. I took him off royal canin because I could not afford the price, and the quality of dog food is not the same as that of cat food. We then noticed he had allergies, and we know that grain-free diets are NOT the best (Given the risk/high correlation...
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    High fibre food option?

    I had my springer spaniel who is 2 on purina pro plan (tried the salmon sensitive and the sport) and she’s had constant issues with her anal glands. I did try glandex which didn’t help much and adding pumpkin etc. Then tried changing her to lamb based option with Hills Science to make sure it...
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