Chicken, Beef or ...Lamb?

[Rich73Kelly]

Have been reading through posts in this area concerning food preferences ... Our dog Sheena was raised from a pup on Pedigree. We recently weened her off of that to Nutro Max to give her a better diet. Well, there were some bad comments on Nutro here AND, Sheena has had loose stools since. Not diarrhea but, not solid either. So, now, we are considering going to Tractor Supply and changing her to Diamond Naturals. But, then there are several choices beyond that ... Should we get Chicken, Beef or Lamb? I JUST read a post here stating "Chicken is the devil". Is the meat a matter of owner preference or is one better for them than another ???

[Clyde]

I suppose "chicken is the devil" if your dog is allergic to it. I know a lot of people like to rotate between proteins especially within a brand of food. You will find chicken is the cheapest protein followed by beef and lamb.

I won't comment on the Diamond Naturals it is not a food I have ever cared to look into. But I am sure others will share their opinions.

[Lucy Dog]

Start with chicken. Usually people switch to beef, lamb, or fish because of allergies.

[doggiedad]

i feed my dog cooked boneless and skinless
chicken breast, lamb, raw ground beef,
fish, canned fish in water no salt added water,
pork. i switch his kibble often and he has
a variety of can food (different brands and flavors).
you may have to switch brands of kibble several
times before finding one that works for your dog.

[Ninamarie]

can you feed tuna in a can or salmon in a can to dogs? for Omega 3??

[Pattycakes]

I feel salmon flavored food because my dog is allergic to chicken.

[unloader]

Might as well stick with pedigree if she was doing well on it. Diamond isn't any better than Pedigree. Chicken isn't the devil, if it's working, why change? Usually alternate meat sources are chosen when chicken causes issues.

You will drive yourself crazy reading reviews and listening to what people say. If you are comfortable with the ingredients and the dog does well, stick with it.

[Konotashi]

Chicken is fine if your dog isn't allergic to it. Ozzy doesn't prefer kibble that is chicken based by itself. Since he hasn't been finishing meals lately (when he's obviously hungry), I've been mixing a spoonful of canned into it and he's been eating like a champ.

I know a lot of people are anti-Diamond. I fed Taste of the Wild, which I think is a Diamond product, with no issues. The only reason I switched was because of the low calorie content and Ozzy was skinnier than I would like him.

If you go with the 4Health and your dog does well on it, I'd stick with it.
There's also Kirkland, if you don't want to feed 4Health of if your pup doesn't do well on it. Same sized bag costs the same as Purina, and it's better than the typical grocery brands. It's what my mom feeds her dogs, and they all do well, have glossier coats, poop less, etc.

[BlackGSD]

Originally Posted by unloader

Diamond isn't any better than Pedigree.

You have GOT to be kidding!

[BlackGSD]

I don't feed a chicken based kibble because I don't want to. Has nothing to do with allergies. But I definitely don't feel there is anything wrong with chicken based kibble.