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zimmer · 03-04-2013, 03:11 AM

Unfortunately, I think I'm going to have to switch Zimmer's food as the protein count is far too high for him and it caused a serious change in how hyperactive he is. He was on Nature's Domain (from Kirkland) but after three-ish weeks he wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole, and when we switched to Blue Buffalo Wilderness, it was like a switch flipped and he was just gogogogogo 24/7, even after his 1 hour crazy romps in the park (plus the forty-five minute to an hour walks/jogs he gets in the morning). He also became increasingly more difficult to deal with when left at home with his babysitter aka my friend, who has called me several times a day to tell me how berzerk Zimmer was acting. While on Nature's Domain, it seemed like he was a completely different dog...

I spoke to the vet about it, and he agreed that the protein level was too high for him, but his recommendation (Royal Canin) was immediately shut down due to the awful comments people have made to me about it. I told the vet I would find a new food on my own. I've done several hours worth of research on foods, but I thought I would ask for a second (or third) opinion.

Any suggestions? (Please bear in mind that, while I would like to be able to spend $70+ for a bag of food, it's just not financially possible for me right now.)

03-04-2013, 03:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
zimmer New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: N. California Posts: 21	Switching foods... Unfortunately, I think I'm going to have to switch Zimmer's food as the protein count is far too high for him and it caused a serious change in how hyperactive he is. He was on Nature's Domain (from Kirkland) but after three-ish weeks he wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole, and when we switched to Blue Buffalo Wilderness, it was like a switch flipped and he was just gogogogogo 24/7, even after his 1 hour crazy romps in the park (plus the forty-five minute to an hour walks/jogs he gets in the morning). He also became increasingly more difficult to deal with when left at home with his babysitter aka my friend, who has called me several times a day to tell me how berzerk Zimmer was acting. While on Nature's Domain, it seemed like he was a completely different dog... I spoke to the vet about it, and he agreed that the protein level was too high for him, but his recommendation (Royal Canin) was immediately shut down due to the awful comments people have made to me about it. I told the vet I would find a new food on my own. I've done several hours worth of research on foods, but I thought I would ask for a second (or third) opinion. Any suggestions? (Please bear in mind that, while I would like to be able to spend $70+ for a bag of food, it's just not financially possible for me right now.)