Re: [PyrNet-L] Bil-Jac

["Janice Swenson" <janices@jump.net>]

On 30 Oct 99, at 22:30, Pacerized@aol.com wrote:
>     I've never tried Bil-Jac, but I am trying to find a good quality
>     food for 
> my pyr that's in a reasonable price range " under $15.00 for a 20 lb.
> bag".  My pyr is 11 months, I've tried several dry foods, but haven't
> found the right one yet.  Most of them she doesn't seem to like. I
> found a great price on pro plan which she loves, but it makes her
> sick.  Right now I'm trying pedigree prime, which she seems to like,
> and she hasn't gotten sick on it in the 4 days I've tried it so far. 
> She seems to prefer chicken varieties and I like to feed one with at
> least 15 % fat content for her coat and weight.
>    I would appreciate any comments on this. 

I used Bil-Jac at one time.  It's a good food.  It's higher kcal at 408 
kcal/cup than others so feed less.  I use Innova.  It's packed with 
calories at 556 kcal/cup,  is a 24/14 protein/fat.  My pyr & newf 
only eat around 2-1/2 cups a day and keep their weight nicely.  The 
senior is the only senior food I've found that I like.  Also, higher in 
kcal at 397 cup, 18/8 protein/fat it's in calorie range of non-senior 
premium foods.  And the old lady who requires a low-fat diet keeps 
her weight and her coat/skin look great.  

Really need to look at more than just the analysis in any food.  
Can have one with what looks like an o.k. analysis and the food is 
not high enough in kcals for what's in it.  

Almost always will prefer chicken to lamb foods......lamb is more 
on the bitter side taste wise.  

A source of dog food comparison information on the web is at 
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/wolfepack/food.html


Janice, janices@jump.net
Linsey (newf), Bianca & Sonny (pyrs)  
http://www.jump.net/~janices/
Leander, TX