[nagdu] dog food

Tue Jan 17 14:22:21 UTC 2012

Hi Mark.
Fidelco used to have strong opinions about dog food.  Have you discussed
alternative foods with your trainer?
>From what I've seen, shepherds are prone to food sensitivities and
digestive issues, and finding the right food can make a huge difference.
Tracy


> If I went out to the suburbs, I could probably get a better price.
> However,
> you have to realize, I am paying east coast prices, much higher than mid
> west prices. This annoys me to no end, but there is nothing I can do about
> it. I don't think there is feed stores within 100 miles of hear.
>
>
>
> I am thinking of switching my dog to another food. I was thinking of Now!
> It's
> this gluten free super premium stuff that someone recommended.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tami Kinney" <tamara.8024 at comcast.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 4:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] dog food
>
>
>> Mark,
>>
>> We feed Natural Balance, and pay a bit less here in Oregon. We also look
>> for the best price and some of those savings plans with Natural Balance,
>> like at Petco or our local feed store. So you buy 10 bags in a year and
>> get a bag for free. Yay! We found it on sale there again and bought two
>> bags. With a growing puppy... We're going through it! Also, she keeps
>> the
>> poodle active and fit even during this time of year when we grumpy old
>> humans don't want to go out in the cold even when we should for the
>> dogs.
>> /lol/
>>
>> Anyway, the Natural Balance is spendy, but worth it. A super-premium dog
>> food that is right for your dog will save you all sorts of expense later
>> on, and start to pay off in health at the outset. Still... Sticker shock
>> every time you buy food for your dog takes some getting used to. /smile/
>>
>> Tami
>>
>> On 01/11/2012 06:10 PM, Mark J. Cadigan wrote:
>>> How much are you spending monthly on dog food? I went down to the pet
>>> store and it appears to be $60 for a 30lb bag. I am feeding my dog
>>> Natural Balance Sweet Potato and Fish. Anyone else have experience with
>>> this food?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Hooper"
>>> <hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu>
>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 3:16 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] dog food
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hello:
>>>>
>>>> It is important to do research on what is desirable/undesirable in dog
>>>> foods. This will be a lot easier than just memorizing a lot of "good"
>>>> foods. Also, manufacturers can change their formula, thus potentially
>>>> making their food not as desirable. A better approach is to know what
>>>> you should look for in a label and the techniques dog food
>>>> manufacturers use to disguise less-than desirable or out-right
>>>> unnecessary or harmful ingredients. A website I found to be helpful
>>>> is:
>>>> http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com
>>>> This website not only tells you what to look for in dog food
>>>> ingredient lists, but it contains a database of thousands of dog foods
>>>> and their labels, along with reviews of most of them. These reviews
>>>> are written by dog nutritionists, thus supposedly reliable.
>>>> Once you know what should be in your dog's food, you can find foods
>>>> that fit that criteria. My Seeing Eye dog Bailey was on Eukanuba Adult
>>>> Maintenance whilst in class. Last month, I switched him to Annova Evo
>>>> Red Meat Formula, which in my opinion, is a much higher quality food.
>>>> However, the better foods often cost more. While I didn't compromise
>>>> on price, you may wish to do so. In this case, you will have to find a
>>>> balance between what you find nutritionally acceptable and financially
>>>> reasonable. I hope this helps--feel free to write me off-list and I
>>>> can go more in depth about my research process, etc.
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> Robert Hooper
>>>> Hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu
>>>> The Ohio State University
>>>> 0653 Buckeye-Cuyahoga CT
>>>> 653 Cuyahoga Court
>>>> Columbus, Ohio 43210
>>>> (740) 856-8195
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf Of Lea williams
>>>> Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 2:49 PM
>>>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: [nagdu] dog food
>>>>
>>>> OK so the subject line gives you a clue what this email is all about.
>>>> LOL i hope you have not already been run dry with this question by
>>>> other potential guide dog users.
>>>>
>>>> What kind of food did your school feed the dog while you were there?
>>>> and did you change? If so to what and why?
>>>>
>>>> I am wanting my dog to be the healthiest it can be. No fatties. lol.
>>>> But I also know that the best or what you might think to be the best
>>>> food is not always the best.
>>>> and exercise is so important for you and your dog. lol.
>>>> thanks
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>>>> Lea Williams
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>>>> Lea Williams
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