[NAGDU] economical dog food

[S L Johnson]

Julie:

Purina Dog Chow is a good price for someone on a budget.  In grocery and 
department stores it is less than $1 per pound.  The most economical way to 
buy it is in the 40 pound bag that sometimes includes an extra 6 pounds 
bonus.  My sister has found it for me at Rural King for $20 to $22.  It is 
listed at very reasonable prices on several of the dog food websites too.

At first when my sister brought me a bag I was a bit worried about the 
nutritional value especially for a working dog.  I had used other higher 
priced Purina products such as Purina ProPlan Purina One and Purina Beneful 
witch all sell for approximately $1 per pound.  I asked my vet and she said 
there is no need to feed expensive foods.  The lower priced name brands such 
as Purina Dog Chow are perfectly suitable.  More information about the 
Purina dry foods can be found at www.purina.com.  For other lower priced dry 
dog foods search on some of the other dog food websites.  Some companies 
offer free shipping if you order the larger bags.  I hope this helps your 
friend.  Having to take care of a guide dog is a real concern for those of 
us on very low incomes.

Sandra Johnson
-----Original Message----- 
From: Julie Johnson via NAGDU
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 3:30 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Julie Johnson
Subject: [NAGDU] economical dog food

I'm asking for a friend on a budget.  What dog foods would people
suggest that are lower priced?   If we can keep it to $1 per pound that
would be great!


She will likely have it shipped to her home from Chewy or PetFlow.  She
does not have a dog yet, so determining exact dietary needs is a bit of
a guess, but she needs to have some ideas before bringing the dog home.


It will definitely be an adult dog, no puppy food needed.  She is okay
with grains.    She wants a dry food. The dog will be in the 40 to 60
pound range, so no tiny bites or anything like that.


I'm looking at Purina One and the Diamond Naturals lines for her.  What
other suggestions do folks have?


Thanks in advance for any ideas!

Julie


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