Re: [pyrnet] Dog Food: dry & canned

Hi Melissa, Thanks for writing back. I have to agree the cost of many of the "healthier" brands of dog food are pricey. Actually, several folks have said the same things about Costco's dog food. I am going to have to check out the dog food next time I go. The food I had on hand was left over from a previous dog. It was old but not expired.

I am really getting a lot out of y'alls responses. Thanks for taking the time.

Christine

From: "Melissa Wyglendowski" <wygate@hotmail.com>
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Sent: Monday, November 1, 2010 7:03:09 PM
Subject: RE: [pyrnet] Dog Food: dry & canned

Christine, I have a 7 yr old Lab, and my Pyr will be 8 in December. I recently made a food switch from Nutro Natural Balance Lamb & Rice to Costco's 'Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Dog Lamb, Rice & Vegetable formula.' My soul reason for the switch was cost. When I started feeding Nutro, it was around $28 for a 50lb bag. The last bag I bought was $50 for a 40lb bag. Upon comparing the ingredient list between the brands, I found the Kirkland food to have a better ingredient list. We found out early on that Bitty Girl (pyr) can't tolerate anything other than a lamb formula. The switch went smoothly, both the dogs seem to like this food.

Luckily, I don't have a problem getting Bitty Girl to eat. Maybe because she has always had a Lab around and if she doesn't eat - she won't have any :)

Melissa

Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:30:42 -0500
From: chrissy@instant.net
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Subject: [pyrnet] Dog Food: dry & canned

Yes, It's the "Year End Dog Food Round Up" :)

I'm curious what folks have been feeding their dogs lately. None of my
First, I was wondering if anyone experienced the following (size of appetite):

1. None of my Pyrs have ever been what you'd call food motivated and go for surprisingly long periods without food or wanting to eat. They have their routine however so automatically around 5:00 pm or so they start hanging around the kitchen door.
And of course any dog has their few table foods they just love - so I just mean in general.

2. Everyone but non-Pyr owners are stunned when I tell them how much Kodiak eats, which is nothing compared to other large animal dogs. I have to stock up food and spend more, sure; but I am surprised how little Pyrs eat compared to other dogs.

Next, the two things I have been curious about.
1. I read about read about Natural Balance Dry Dog Food. It seems more applicable to dogs with food allergies, some kind of illness or other food sensitivities. But I got a very good price on a 28-pound bag so I bought it.

2. Is anyone using canned food? I am concerned about Pedigree and Alpo not being very nutritious. I don't know if Costco has changed over the years but he seems to hate the smell of their canned food.

3. I do cut give him a "soup bone" every night. There is a small, generous portion of meat & a bone with lots of marrow.

I am genuinely interested in y'alls opinions & experienced with these areas - with any of your dogs.

Thanks,

Happy Halloween & Happy Holidays

Christine/Kodiak