which puppy food

meganc · 07-16-2005, 01:28 AM

ive heard alot of opions on what is the best puppy food some say puppy chow is good some say its bad. well i want to know everyones opion on which puppy food is the best plus this can help me decide what to use for my litter that will be born soon i want to discuss and learn so say your opion because im confused so im going to see which people liked which puppy food the most

Schwe · 07-16-2005, 01:34 AM

With large breeds, I think the best puppy food is NO puppy food! Feed the adult formula right away. Puppy kibble formulas tend to make large breed puppies grow too quickly and can cause problems with their joints and bones.

Canidae doesn't even have a puppy formula.

Some Recommended Kibbles:
Solid Gold
Canidae
Wellness
Innova / California Natural
Flint River Ranch
Wysong

meganc · 07-16-2005, 01:35 AM

thanx

meganc · 07-16-2005, 01:35 AM

ill write that down

jesse · 07-16-2005, 07:51 AM

The breeder for my dane recommended using Eagle Natural Pack, they have chow for Giant breed puppies. The breeder apparently has never had a problem with too speedy of growth.

CleverCanine · 07-16-2005, 08:46 AM

It's not so much which puppy food is the best but is what was used and recommended by the breeder, once you feel that they have reached a certain age that you can ween off one food and on to another then you should choose something that's going to be providing what the puppy needs.

Having a word with your vet wouldn't be a bad idea or the breeder that you had your puppy from too see what he feeds his lot as they get older.

Hope this helps in some way

CC

calgal · 07-16-2005, 09:37 AM

If you do ask a Vet. what they recommend, they will try and talk you into buying what they sell, which is usually Science Diet and Wellness. It's total garbage food. Just stick to a premium brand that isn't sold in a grocery store. Aside from the kibble you will need to give the puppies some Omega fatty acids like Lipiderm. You could start with the pregnant female and make sure she's getting enough vitamins and Fatty acids. That way the puppies will be off to a good start.

meganc · 07-16-2005, 10:06 AM

thanx

Schwe · 07-16-2005, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calgal

If you do ask a Vet. what they recommend, they will try and talk you into buying what they sell, which is usually Science Diet and Wellness. It's total garbage food.

Wellness garbage food? I don't think so.

Crossfire Bulldogs · 07-16-2005, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calgal

If you do ask a Vet. what they recommend, they will try and talk you into buying what they sell, which is usually Science Diet and Wellness. It's total garbage food. Just stick to a premium brand that isn't sold in a grocery store. Aside from the kibble you will need to give the puppies some Omega fatty acids like Lipiderm. You could start with the pregnant female and make sure she's getting enough vitamins and Fatty acids. That way the puppies will be off to a good start.

Since when is Wellness not considered one of the top foods available? Just curious where this information is coming from.

flyndog · 07-16-2005, 05:15 PM

Here's a thread about just what you are asking. Has 65 replies! Check it out. http://www.globalpaw.com/thread2182.html

meganc · 07-16-2005, 06:36 PM

thanx

chazzysmybaby · 07-18-2005, 06:28 AM

Right now I'm using Pedigree Puppy. Is that good for my 3 month old pup?

calgal · 07-18-2005, 10:08 AM

OOPS!! MY BIG MISTAKE!!! I don't mean WELLNESS......there is another gargage food they sell and when my poor feeble mind remembers the name of it I'll tell you.

KingdomOfFireflies · 07-18-2005, 01:41 PM

I keep hearing (and I agree with) the notion that the better the dog food, the less you have to feed your dog. I'd ask my vet and my breeder, just to verify the information...though I think the breeder (if they're a responsible, good breeder) would know a certain breed better than a vet (who has to cover allll the breeds, so they're not always up to date with the tiny details about a breed).

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meganc Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hendersonville,tn Posts: 228 Rep Power: 66	which puppy food ive heard alot of opions on what is the best puppy food some say puppy chow is good some say its bad. well i want to know everyones opion on which puppy food is the best plus this can help me decide what to use for my litter that will be born soon i want to discuss and learn so say your opion because im confused so im going to see which people liked which puppy food the most

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Schwe American Bulldog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Schenectady, NY Posts: 427 Rep Power: 75	With large breeds, I think the best puppy food is NO puppy food! Feed the adult formula right away. Puppy kibble formulas tend to make large breed puppies grow too quickly and can cause problems with their joints and bones. Canidae doesn't even have a puppy formula. Some Recommended Kibbles: Solid Gold Canidae Wellness Innova / California Natural Flint River Ranch Wysong
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jesse Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	The breeder for my dane recommended using Eagle Natural Pack, they have chow for Giant breed puppies. The breeder apparently has never had a problem with too speedy of growth.
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CleverCanine I enjoy drooling! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 227 Rep Power: 0	It's not so much which puppy food is the best but is what was used and recommended by the breeder, once you feel that they have reached a certain age that you can ween off one food and on to another then you should choose something that's going to be providing what the puppy needs. Having a word with your vet wouldn't be a bad idea or the breeder that you had your puppy from too see what he feeds his lot as they get older. Hope this helps in some way CC
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flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 183	Here's a thread about just what you are asking. Has 65 replies! Check it out. http://www.globalpaw.com/thread2182.html
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meganc Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hendersonville,tn Posts: 228 Rep Power: 66	thanx

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meganc Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hendersonville,tn Posts: 228 Rep Power: 66	ill write that down

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calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,780 Rep Power: 229	If you do ask a Vet. what they recommend, they will try and talk you into buying what they sell, which is usually Science Diet and Wellness. It's total garbage food. Just stick to a premium brand that isn't sold in a grocery store. Aside from the kibble you will need to give the puppies some Omega fatty acids like Lipiderm. You could start with the pregnant female and make sure she's getting enough vitamins and Fatty acids. That way the puppies will be off to a good start.

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meganc Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hendersonville,tn Posts: 228 Rep Power: 66	thanx

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meganc Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hendersonville,tn Posts: 228 Rep Power: 66	thanx

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chazzysmybaby Chazzy- GSB/Terrier baby Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 83 Rep Power: 0	Right now I'm using Pedigree Puppy. Is that good for my 3 month old pup?

07-18-2005, 10:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,780 Rep Power: 229	OOPS!! MY BIG MISTAKE!!! I don't mean WELLNESS......there is another gargage food they sell and when my poor feeble mind remembers the name of it I'll tell you.

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KingdomOfFireflies My Little Piglet Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	I keep hearing (and I agree with) the notion that the better the dog food, the less you have to feed your dog. I'd ask my vet and my breeder, just to verify the information...though I think the breeder (if they're a responsible, good breeder) would know a certain breed better than a vet (who has to cover allll the breeds, so they're not always up to date with the tiny details about a breed).

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