Good Puppy Food?

Kac46047 · 10-25-2011, 10:58 PM

Hey all, I know I shouldnt be switching up my pups diet but his "farts" have become so frequent and not pleasent that my husband and I decided we need a change! Currently he in on BLue Buffalos large breed puppy forumla. Anyone have any suggestions for a different formula. Im looking for kibble food, that would be available at a petstore or walmart type place. So the brand would have to be a little well known, theres no farm stores near me so thats why I need a more popular brand.
I have a WGD who is about 5 1/2 months now!

**jocoyn** · 10-25-2011, 11:06 PM

Have you considered online food purchases? I made my first order this week after I realized it was cheaper than at the store AND I don't have to drive to get it..plus it is probably fresher due to turnover.

Kac46047 · 10-25-2011, 11:11 PM

I didnt know you can buy food online! Do you have a link??

**jocoyn** · 10-25-2011, 11:13 PM

This is the one several people here recommended and I am trying.
Prices were competetive with the feed store. They are on the East Coast so shipping is quick. Easy to pay and order. No experience with them yet though.

There are some threads on the "feeding our puppy" section on foods people have fed and some sticky notes on selecting a puppy food.

My pup came eating Fromm Large Breed Puppy Gold and is doing well on it but there are others too that a lot of folks like.

Greenies, Orijen, Acana, Wellness, Flossies, Natural & Organic Dog Food - DoggieFood.com

VaBeachFamily · 10-26-2011, 10:09 PM

Have you tried Blue Buffalo Wilderness? A tad bit more per bag, but it's at Petsmart.

Dooney's Mom · 10-26-2011, 10:12 PM

You can go to Amazon.com and get a bunch of different kinds. Not many Petsmarts carry Taste of the Wild- but that is what I feed my girl and she has been on that since she was about 4 months old.

Try looking around online for food= Petsmart is SOOOO expensive. Do you have any Tractor Supply's near you- i know you said no farm stuff, but they have those stores in the strangest places!

Emoore · 10-26-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VaBeachFamily

Have you tried Blue Buffalo Wilderness? A tad bit more per bag, but it's at Petsmart.

Blue Buffalo Wilderness has too much calcium for the OP's young pup.

Good large breed puppy foods available at PetSmart/PetCo include Blue Buffalo Large Breed Puppy, Solid Gold Wolf Cub, Wellness or Innova Large Breed Puppy, Wellness or Innova Chicken/Rice all life stages. . . .

VaBeachFamily · 10-27-2011, 08:02 AM

EMoore, OK, thought it was safer. Taste Of The Wild I know is def. not safe for young puppies. I feed Wilderness to my dogs, and my female is 11 months!

Emoore · 10-27-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by VaBeachFamily

EMoore, OK, thought it was safer.

Unfortunately, BB Wilderness puppy still has 1.4% minimum calcium and doesn't list maximum.

rumhelka · 10-27-2011, 02:21 PM

My 6 months old GSD is on BB large breed right now.
Because her stools are loose, I'm thinking of changing (gradually) to Nature's Domain salmon and sweet potatoe (available in Costco). According to Dog food reviews, the food is 4 out of 5 stars. It is the same manufacturer as TOTW and almost the same ingredients. Does anybody have any opinion on this particular food? Should I supplement with Glucosamine, if yes, could I use Human Pills? I'm giving all my dogs one fish oil capsule a day and a spoon of yogurt with their food.

10-25-2011, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kac46047 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 27	Good Puppy Food? Hey all, I know I shouldnt be switching up my pups diet but his "farts" have become so frequent and not pleasent that my husband and I decided we need a change! Currently he in on BLue Buffalos large breed puppy forumla. Anyone have any suggestions for a different formula. Im looking for kibble food, that would be available at a petstore or walmart type place. So the brand would have to be a little well known, theres no farm stores near me so thats why I need a more popular brand. I have a WGD who is about 5 1/2 months now!

10-25-2011, 11:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,045	Have you considered online food purchases? I made my first order this week after I realized it was cheaper than at the store AND I don't have to drive to get it..plus it is probably fresher due to turnover. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

10-25-2011, 11:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,045	This is the one several people here recommended and I am trying. Prices were competetive with the feed store. They are on the East Coast so shipping is quick. Easy to pay and order. No experience with them yet though. There are some threads on the "feeding our puppy" section on foods people have fed and some sticky notes on selecting a puppy food. My pup came eating Fromm Large Breed Puppy Gold and is doing well on it but there are others too that a lot of folks like. Greenies, Orijen, Acana, Wellness, Flossies, Natural & Organic Dog Food - DoggieFood.com __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

10-26-2011, 10:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
VaBeachFamily Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,267	Have you tried Blue Buffalo Wilderness? A tad bit more per bag, but it's at Petsmart. __________________ ~Kristi in Virginia Beach Mommy to my 8 year old son... and ~ Cullen Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Black/Red Male : 12/16/09 ~ Panzer Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Sable Female : 11/29/10 ~ Gizmo , Amstaff, Brindle/White Female : 5/5/2000

10-26-2011, 10:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dooney's Mom Master Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Deland, Fl Posts: 645	You can go to Amazon.com and get a bunch of different kinds. Not many Petsmarts carry Taste of the Wild- but that is what I feed my girl and she has been on that since she was about 4 months old. Try looking around online for food= Petsmart is SOOOO expensive. Do you have any Tractor Supply's near you- i know you said no farm stuff, but they have those stores in the strangest places! __________________ Wendy Beaulieu's Dooney Von Pell- GSD 01/25/2011 RIP- Skye- WGSD 1991-2007 2 psycho cats- Diva & Jake

10-25-2011, 11:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kac46047 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 27	I didnt know you can buy food online! Do you have a link??

10-27-2011, 08:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
VaBeachFamily Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,267	EMoore, OK, thought it was safer. Taste Of The Wild I know is def. not safe for young puppies. I feed Wilderness to my dogs, and my female is 11 months! __________________ ~Kristi in Virginia Beach Mommy to my 8 year old son... and ~ Cullen Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Black/Red Male : 12/16/09 ~ Panzer Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Sable Female : 11/29/10 ~ Gizmo , Amstaff, Brindle/White Female : 5/5/2000

10-27-2011, 02:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
rumhelka Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 25	My 6 months old GSD is on BB large breed right now. Because her stools are loose, I'm thinking of changing (gradually) to Nature's Domain salmon and sweet potatoe (available in Costco). According to Dog food reviews, the food is 4 out of 5 stars. It is the same manufacturer as TOTW and almost the same ingredients. Does anybody have any opinion on this particular food? Should I supplement with Glucosamine, if yes, could I use Human Pills? I'm giving all my dogs one fish oil capsule a day and a spoon of yogurt with their food.

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