Puriana puppy chow vs smart puppy

gshock · 10-02-2011, 06:52 PM

I was wondering what brands are better? I tried switching my pup from Purina to Smart puppy. However he likes the puppy chow better, I was told that smart puppy has better nutrients. Such as Omegas 3&6 , while puppy chow just says ' high in protein'.

Thanks

Dainerra · 10-02-2011, 07:08 PM

I don't know about "Smart Puppy" but I can tell you that Puppy Chow is pretty dang crappy. As in, it would be healthier to feed him the bag it came in than the food.

OK, checked out the ingredients and also say that it's from Iams. First 3 ingredients are chicken, corn, and chicken meal. Chicken meal is good, but it is 3rd on the list. "Chicken" means that the meat hasn't had the water removed yet, so when that is done in the baking process, there will be much less so that means corn is actually the largest portion of the food.

You can check out NutriSource, Taste of the Wild, 4Health (if you are near a Tractor Supply), Kirkland if you are near a Sam's Club (Costco?). All are much better foods than either of the ones you mentioned.

Freestep · 10-02-2011, 07:36 PM

Never heard of Smart Puppy, but it's got to be better than Purina Puppy Chow. I wouldn't feed the latter to anything but rats or chickens.

Emoore · 10-02-2011, 07:47 PM

No, Freestep, Smat Puppy is pretty crappy too.

You're comparing Big Mac to Whopper here. Neither one is exactly good nutrition.

Ditto to everything Dainerra said.

chelle · 10-02-2011, 08:01 PM

Ditto again. My pup came home on that nasty Purina Puppy Chow. I know nothing about the other, but sounds on the same vein.... Just do some research on what you want to feed and then take it really, really slow. I found out the hard way when you switch from the lowest of low end dog food to something of better quality (not even top of the line quality) it is tough on them. But yeah, get away from that Puppy Chow.

doggiedad · 10-02-2011, 09:16 PM

the OP is new. take it easy.

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Originally Posted by Dainerra

I don't know about "Smart Puppy" but I can tell you that Puppy Chow is pretty dang crappy. As in, it would be healthier to feed him the bag it came in than the food.

doggiedad · 10-02-2011, 09:17 PM

tell us how you really feel.

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Originally Posted by Freestep

Never heard of Smart Puppy, but it's got to be better than Purina Puppy Chow. I wouldn't feed the latter to anything but rats or chickens.

doggiedad · 10-02-2011, 09:19 PM

um, i'll take the Big Mac but i wouldn't feed it to my dog.

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Originally Posted by Emoore

No, Freestep, Smat Puppy is pretty crappy too.

You're comparing Big Mac to Whopper here. Neither one is exactly good nutrition.

Ditto to everything Dainerra said.

gshock · 10-02-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by doggiedad

the OP is new. take it easy.

I know puppy chow sucks. I was looking for feedback on both of the brands. The breeder also gave puppy chow too it, so he's addicted to it.

BlackGSD · 10-02-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gshock

. The breeder also gave puppy chow too it, so he's addicted to it.

A child would likely just as soon eat candy and McDonalds all day everyday too. Doesn't mean out would be good for them. And puppies are like kids, it is up to YOU to decide what they should eat, no matter what they would "prefer".

10-02-2011, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
gshock Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 52	Puriana puppy chow vs smart puppy I was wondering what brands are better? I tried switching my pup from Purina to Smart puppy. However he likes the puppy chow better, I was told that smart puppy has better nutrients. Such as Omegas 3&6 , while puppy chow just says ' high in protein'. Thanks

10-02-2011, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Freestep Knighted Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,092	Never heard of Smart Puppy, but it's got to be better than Purina Puppy Chow. I wouldn't feed the latter to anything but rats or chickens. __________________ Luka von Sontausen, CD Vinca von Sontausen, CGC Freestep's Beluga Whale, BWD

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Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	No, Freestep, Smat Puppy is pretty crappy too. You're comparing Big Mac to Whopper here. Neither one is exactly good nutrition. Ditto to everything Dainerra said. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

10-02-2011, 08:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
chelle Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 2,841	Ditto again. My pup came home on that nasty Purina Puppy Chow. I know nothing about the other, but sounds on the same vein.... Just do some research on what you want to feed and then take it really, really slow. I found out the hard way when you switch from the lowest of low end dog food to something of better quality (not even top of the line quality) it is tough on them. But yeah, get away from that Puppy Chow. __________________ Dolly Eskie 6/03 Suri Shiba 10/07 Bailey WGSD/Husky x 5/11 Bailey's brother Tucker (rescue/foster dude) Tiger kitty '96 Information is power

10-02-2011, 07:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dainerra Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: N. Central Arkansas Posts: 4,565	I don't know about "Smart Puppy" but I can tell you that Puppy Chow is pretty dang crappy. As in, it would be healthier to feed him the bag it came in than the food. OK, checked out the ingredients and also say that it's from Iams. First 3 ingredients are chicken, corn, and chicken meal. Chicken meal is good, but it is 3rd on the list. "Chicken" means that the meat hasn't had the water removed yet, so when that is done in the baking process, there will be much less so that means corn is actually the largest portion of the food. You can check out NutriSource, Taste of the Wild, 4Health (if you are near a Tractor Supply), Kirkland if you are near a Sam's Club (Costco?). All are much better foods than either of the ones you mentioned.

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