Trying to save a little cost here. What is the best premium dog food for two large labs (120 and 90 lbs). We are looking for an economical, least waste (poop) brand..
2006-09-12 08:43:20 · 10 answers · asked by clarken630 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Royal Canin has a breed-specific one for Labrador Retrievers: http://www.royalcanin.us/dogfood/labrador.html
My sister tried it with her chubby food-inhaling English type Lab, and it worked for all of your requirements! Plus, he actually took twice as long to empty his bowl - the kibble shape is designed to slow Labs down.
2006-09-12 08:46:32 · answer #1 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 12 months, it is fine to switch from Large Breed puppy food, to Large Breed food. Large Breed puppy food is supposed to slow down (!!!) the growth of the dog, so that it doesn't have growth spurts that will cause bone and joint problems. The dog still grows the same, just gradually and smoothly. After a year, most of the joints are about full sized, although the dog may look like a lean teenager. The dog can continue to grow and build muscle for another 18 months. And you can feed adult food. (yes, it is good to read the package.)
2016-03-26 22:16:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The better QUALITY food brands (Iams, Nutromax, Eukanuba) usually end up being more cost effective because your dog can eat LESS of these foods and get all the nutrition they need. Other cheap foods are filled with crap fillers like corn and lards that only give your dog empty calories that don't satisfy his hunger, but also make him fat.
Go to the store, read the labels... and read the estimated daily amount for the size of dog - it's usually listed on the bag.
2006-09-12 08:52:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Royal Canin makes a breed specific food for Labs, Labrador Retriever 30. My Lab is on it and looks great and has an easy time digesting it. Its the best food out there.
2006-09-12 10:42:59 · answer #4 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canidae! I save about 23% over feeding Purina Pro Plan...there are no fillers, and the dogs waste (poop) less, and eat less..I feed a bunch of huge dogs, and it is really economical.
Also, I have saved on vet bills for my oldsters, as they are as fit as puppies...and never need their teeth cleaned..
2006-09-12 08:49:57 · answer #5 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flint River Ranch. You feed half as much as store bought brands, delivered free to your door, and less poop because of the quality highly digestible ingredients. We use the fish and chips version. http://www.frrco.com/121668
2006-09-12 08:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by moni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have several dogs and the only dogfood I really ever use that seems to do good is just regular Purnia Dog Chow
2006-09-12 08:46:37 · answer #7 · answered by jaxontarl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about economical, however my two large dogs seem to be thriving on Science Diet.
2006-09-12 08:45:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will find that they will eat about twice as much cheapo as better food.
Nutrition is crap in cheapo.
They will also leave a hulluva lot more
"land mines" in your yard, or the neighbor's.
2006-09-12 08:51:50 · answer #9 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a Wal-Mart near by. The brand Ol'Roy is really cheap and my dogs love it!!!
2006-09-12 09:27:33 · answer #10 · answered by g_bug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋