Diamond Naturals Lamb and Rice?

GSDOWNED · 10-04-2011, 11:34 AM

I want to feed my dogs the best I can which is affordable to me. I tried 4Health for large breeds with Mia last year. Had her on it for about 4 months. I liked it but about ever 3 to 4 weeks she would have a bad bout of diahrea for a few days. Changed her food back (Purina One for large breeds) and the diahrea bouts stopped. I know Purina One is not the best of foods but she's done well on it. I want to change to a better food which is around the same price and was looking at Diamond Naturals Lamb and rice. I know Diamond makes 4Health. Do you think I will have the same results. I sure don't want to get back into her having diahrea again.

Germanshepherdlova · 10-04-2011, 11:42 AM

I feed my dogs Purina One Lamb and Rice and a few months ago I switched them over to Diamond Naturals Lamb and Rice and I ended up switching them right back to the Purina Lamb and Rice. After a month of the Diamond Naturals my GSD developed a severe case of hot spots, after switching him back, his skin has cleared up.

I initially started using Purina One because my dog would get diarrhea from the other foods, and with the Purina One he has solid poops, I will say that on the Diamond Naturals he also had solid poop, which is saying a lot because he gets the runs very easily from other Kibble.

boeselager · 10-04-2011, 12:16 PM

We tried other expensive good foods for our dogs and they would do good for awhile on them and then within a few months time start having diahrea and losing weight. The only dog food that works for all of our dogs is Diamond Naturals Chicken/rice. They are doing very well with this and it's just not good for a few months, it's good all the time for them. I feed them with what works best for them. You just have to find what works best for your dog b/c every dog is different. If 1 dog food works for 1 persons dog, that doesn't mean it's going to work with your dog.

Germanshepherdlova · 10-04-2011, 12:28 PM

I want to add that the only reason why I switched from Purina One to Diamond Naturals in the first place is because I heard it was a better kibble and for less money. My dogs have NEVER had a problem on Purina One, not diarrhea nor skin trouble and they have been eating it for a year and a half now.

Every dog is different though, so good luck in finding what works best for yours.

Doc · 10-04-2011, 12:29 PM

I had problems with diamond natural lamb and rice - ear infections (yeast). I'd stick with what works for your dogs.

Jax08 · 10-04-2011, 12:34 PM

Is "Diamond Pet Foods" the same Diamond that makes TOTW and 4Health? If so, all I can say is 4Health seemed inconsistent. One month Sierra was fine, the next she had terrible gas. Jax was very iffy on TOTW. One bag she would eat fine and the next she would leave it sit all day and not touch it. If that is any indication of the rest of their foods, I wouldn't touch it.

Now, if it is a different company, then I have NO opinion on it!

GSDOWNED · 10-04-2011, 12:35 PM

Mia has no trouble with the Purina One. Her coat is shiny and healthy and her weight is perfect. She's 23 1/2 inches tall and is a very athletic 67 pounds. Yurik on the other hand, doesn't seem to have as shiny of a coat and has become itchy. I'm concerned the food is making him this way. His skin is not irritated but he's just itchy and his coat is kind of dull. He's going to the vet today to make sure everything is okay.

Lilie · 10-04-2011, 12:36 PM

I use Diamond Natural Lamb/Rice. I've used it since my pup was a youngster. He didn't have poop problems, but he scratched a lot before I put him on Diamond. He is now a two year old and still going strong on Diamond.

GSDOWNED · 10-04-2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilie

I use Diamond Natural Lamb/Rice. I've used it since my pup was a youngster. He didn't have poop problems, but he scratched a lot before I put him on Diamond. He is now a two year old and still going strong on Diamond.

Thanks!

I think I'm going to try it. We have a show coming up in November and I want his coat to be in the best condition it can be.

Lilie · 10-04-2011, 01:11 PM

I want to add that I feed him raw in the morning and kibble in the evening. I give him a fish oil suppliment. I don't feed him over the counter dog treats (he doesn't like much). His training treats are cheese, hotdogs, chicken etc. His favorite treat is raw chicken feet.

His poop is always solid and there is very little of it. The only time his stool is loose is if he is stressed out.

10-04-2011, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
GSDOWNED Master Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 566	Diamond Naturals Lamb and Rice? I want to feed my dogs the best I can which is affordable to me. I tried 4Health for large breeds with Mia last year. Had her on it for about 4 months. I liked it but about ever 3 to 4 weeks she would have a bad bout of diahrea for a few days. Changed her food back (Purina One for large breeds) and the diahrea bouts stopped. I know Purina One is not the best of foods but she's done well on it. I want to change to a better food which is around the same price and was looking at Diamond Naturals Lamb and rice. I know Diamond makes 4Health. Do you think I will have the same results. I sure don't want to get back into her having diahrea again. __________________ South Valley Mia Von Barone CGC VP Yurik Von Schneiden Fels CGC

10-04-2011, 11:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Germanshepherdlova Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,935	I feed my dogs Purina One Lamb and Rice and a few months ago I switched them over to Diamond Naturals Lamb and Rice and I ended up switching them right back to the Purina Lamb and Rice. After a month of the Diamond Naturals my GSD developed a severe case of hot spots, after switching him back, his skin has cleared up. I initially started using Purina One because my dog would get diarrhea from the other foods, and with the Purina One he has solid poops, I will say that on the Diamond Naturals he also had solid poop, which is saying a lot because he gets the runs very easily from other Kibble. __________________ You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Germa...96574693743892

10-04-2011, 12:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
boeselager Master Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 807	We tried other expensive good foods for our dogs and they would do good for awhile on them and then within a few months time start having diahrea and losing weight. The only dog food that works for all of our dogs is Diamond Naturals Chicken/rice. They are doing very well with this and it's just not good for a few months, it's good all the time for them. I feed them with what works best for them. You just have to find what works best for your dog b/c every dog is different. If 1 dog food works for 1 persons dog, that doesn't mean it's going to work with your dog. __________________ Kelly S http://www.boeselagerkennel.com

10-04-2011, 12:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Germanshepherdlova Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,935	I want to add that the only reason why I switched from Purina One to Diamond Naturals in the first place is because I heard it was a better kibble and for less money. My dogs have NEVER had a problem on Purina One, not diarrhea nor skin trouble and they have been eating it for a year and a half now. Every dog is different though, so good luck in finding what works best for yours. __________________ You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Germa...96574693743892

10-04-2011, 12:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
GSDOWNED Master Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 566	Mia has no trouble with the Purina One. Her coat is shiny and healthy and her weight is perfect. She's 23 1/2 inches tall and is a very athletic 67 pounds. Yurik on the other hand, doesn't seem to have as shiny of a coat and has become itchy. I'm concerned the food is making him this way. His skin is not irritated but he's just itchy and his coat is kind of dull. He's going to the vet today to make sure everything is okay. __________________ South Valley Mia Von Barone CGC VP Yurik Von Schneiden Fels CGC

10-04-2011, 12:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Doc Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,605	I had problems with diamond natural lamb and rice - ear infections (yeast). I'd stick with what works for your dogs.

10-04-2011, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,325	Is "Diamond Pet Foods" the same Diamond that makes TOTW and 4Health? If so, all I can say is 4Health seemed inconsistent. One month Sierra was fine, the next she had terrible gas. Jax was very iffy on TOTW. One bag she would eat fine and the next she would leave it sit all day and not touch it. If that is any indication of the rest of their foods, I wouldn't touch it. Now, if it is a different company, then I have NO opinion on it!

10-04-2011, 12:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 6,274	I use Diamond Natural Lamb/Rice. I've used it since my pup was a youngster. He didn't have poop problems, but he scratched a lot before I put him on Diamond. He is now a two year old and still going strong on Diamond. __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA

10-04-2011, 01:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 6,274	I want to add that I feed him raw in the morning and kibble in the evening. I give him a fish oil suppliment. I don't feed him over the counter dog treats (he doesn't like much). His training treats are cheese, hotdogs, chicken etc. His favorite treat is raw chicken feet. His poop is always solid and there is very little of it. The only time his stool is loose is if he is stressed out. __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA

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