I spend a LOT of time at a local holistic type pet store, and other local pet stores to be honest. A woman I befriended raises German Shepherds, and we got to talking about... Our dogs ( adults) are on grain free food ( Nutri-Source for me but hoping Canidae gets their act together, and she feeds Wilderness).
She said she has had so many issues finding a GOOD food for new litters. Of course it's Mom Milk at first, and then usually she tries to start them on canned and then dry, but would prefer NOT to use a cheaper food because it works for them. Is there a grain-free food that you can feed to new puppies that is safe in all aspects? We discussed the Calcium/Phosphorous levels, and how most Grain Free isn't even good for a GROWING dog, so the only thing I could come up with was that Canidae and Nutri-Source seem to be OK in that sense, but what about everything else? Any input? I told her I would ask on here because I am way less knowledgeable on the subject. She also wasn't aware that LOTS of companies send puppy packets of samples/coupons for breeders! Heck, I don't breed and knew that, but I guess that only helps her if she finds the right food.
If not Grain-Free, then corn and wheat free? She currently uses Pedigree ;(
She said she has had so many issues finding a GOOD food for new litters. Of course it's Mom Milk at first, and then usually she tries to start them on canned and then dry, but would prefer NOT to use a cheaper food because it works for them. Is there a grain-free food that you can feed to new puppies that is safe in all aspects? We discussed the Calcium/Phosphorous levels, and how most Grain Free isn't even good for a GROWING dog, so the only thing I could come up with was that Canidae and Nutri-Source seem to be OK in that sense, but what about everything else? Any input? I told her I would ask on here because I am way less knowledgeable on the subject. She also wasn't aware that LOTS of companies send puppy packets of samples/coupons for breeders! Heck, I don't breed and knew that, but I guess that only helps her if she finds the right food.
If not Grain-Free, then corn and wheat free? She currently uses Pedigree ;(