My dog is very allergic to the above mention food products. I've tried Natural Balance Venison and Brown rice, and Pro Plan for sensitive stomach, but she doesn't like them. Also she can't eat canned dog food, it makes her throw up. I'm getting desperate!
2006-09-20 09:26:13 · 13 answers · asked by elovingfos 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If beef isn't a problem, try Nature's Variety. They have a Beef & Barley kibble that is great. No bad stuff, and it's all human-grade meats and ingredients.
They also have a Salmon, and a Venison formula. Just because your dog didn't like Natural Balance doesn't mean it won't like Nature's Variety.
The best thing you can do is go to a local independent (not chain) pet store, and ask what they recommend. Ask for samples, to see if your dog will take to the food. Most good pet food companies have sample bags.
Nature's Variety is probably the most bio-available kibble you can feed your dog. They bio-coat their kibble, which means they freeze-dry raw meat and spray it onto their food. This adds all the nutrients and enzymes that die off in cooking back into the kibble. It's like feeding a raw meat diet, without the mess!
Check out their website for more information, and to find a store in your area that sells Nature's Variety. If there isn't one in your area, contact them directly, or shop online at animalworldnetwork.com.
Hope this helps. Best of Luck!!!
http://www.naturesvariety.com
2006-09-20 10:32:23 · answer #1 · answered by Bub 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dog food is a personal choice. Photos of someone else's dog won't influence me (nor does having a gorgeous Westie on the packaging ; ) ). I feed the best quality I can afford (as deemed by my current knowledge and research), that I can readily find (can't feed a food you can't purchase), that my dog thrives upon. For me, right now, it is Blue Buffalo Organics. I won't feed corn (allergy issues with my breed) or artificial colorings. I'm not a fan of the mystery meats either. I've tried to stress to friends that they are really paying more in the long run for their dog food. I did a comparison of some canned foods (Blue Buffalo and Wellness) to the Cesar brand wet and Purina Beneful stew meals. My two choices had very good ingredients and ounce per ounce were less expensive. The Cesar food is in a 3 ounce container and around a $1 per container. It is very expensive food, but not very good quality. I've had people tell me they buy it because the Westie on the commercials is so cute. My dog doesn't have the perfect show coat, but her coat is shiny, glossy and not brittle (I'd say soft, but her breed is wirey and coarse). She is energetic, has good bowel movements, no discharge from eyes, etc. and healthy, clean ears. She is a healthy, attractive dog. I do get asked what I feed her by other dog owners. Then I get told that their dull-coated dogs eat one of the leading store brands (Hills, Purina, Eukanuba) and that my food is too expensive. But they want the glistening coat my dog has. (I do know that coat quality is just an outward sign of health, but my vet told me when an organ system is stressed, resources are diverted from non-essentials such as the coat and skin.) I have no problems with Purina if this is the food that is the best one can buy and the dog thrives on it. It is a personal choice, but I do think responsible dog owners need to educate themselves on what is in their dog's food.
2016-03-17 23:19:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your vet first, but if it's okay try this:
Boil ground beef until it's all the way cooked. Cook some rice -- do not add salt or butter. Mix about half and half and feed to your dog instead of food.
When I was a kid we had a dog with epilepsy, and this was the only diet she could tolerate. There are also vitamins your vet can get for you that replace the nutrients she would be missing by this diet.
Good luck!
2006-09-20 09:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ask your vet about the prescription diets DD and ZD. They are specially designed for dogs with food allergies. We have many dogs where I work that have to eat it and most seem to like it pretty good. There is even a recipe that goes with the ZD that tells you how to have cookie treats by baking the canned version of it. Give that a try. Warning the ZD can be pretty expensive but if your dog will do well on the DD it won't be so bad.
2006-09-20 12:42:43 · answer #4 · answered by dawggurl47 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your vet might be able to order a special allergen free diet for you, if not it sounds like you may have to make her food for her. Maybe some lean ground beef with some powdered vitemin supplements. Sorry I couldn't help more!
2006-09-20 09:32:03 · answer #5 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here it is> http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/products/showproduct.php?id=6&code=160
Holistique Blendz Adult Dog from Solid Gold..
they have several formulas that will fit your needs, and are availble at many local pet supply shops..> http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/products/showcat.php?cat=0
It is a great kibble with a fine reputation..and widely distributed.
Just call to local shops to see who carries it or will order the formula that you want..
2006-09-20 09:41:11 · answer #6 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am having the same problem for my dog, andtoday I got him Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach Formula. It is Salmon based. Good Luch, me
2006-09-20 09:37:05 · answer #7 · answered by soleil7372 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
These are Rabbit,Venison and Fish formulas available at the vet. Also Wellness makes them too.
2006-09-20 09:30:26 · answer #8 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try giving him fresh vegetables and fruit
2006-09-20 11:20:29 · answer #9 · answered by amyestabrooks@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog cannot eat much protein at all.....she gets convulsions if she does.....go to tractor supply they have some there...or at they do at mine....
2006-09-20 09:35:42 · answer #10 · answered by apple salad 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋