TOTW vs Kirklands

Dooney's Mom · 12-16-2011, 03:04 PM

I currently have my 11 month (almost) GSD girl on TOTW. Due to cost and recent life changes I am considering switching her to the Costco brand of Kirkland's that I have seen you guys/gals recommend.

The cost factor isn't a total killer, but if I can get the same QUALITY food for a lower price I would like to go that route.

So in comparison of the 2 brands- what are your thoughts/opinions/experience?

thank you in advance.

Freddy · 12-16-2011, 04:41 PM

I haven't fed TOTW, but fed Kirkland's grain free (blue bag) for about 6 months or so. The dogs did OK on it but my female has some allergy issues so I switched her to Thrive by Honest Kitchen (which had been mixed with the Kirkland 50/50) and her energy level went up a lot. She's like a different dog.

My male did ok as well but I switched him to orijen since I had an opportunity to participate in a club buy. He has never looked better, coat shiny and darker than ever.

They are also both having consistent great poops!

I think the Kirkland grain free is a pretty good food, but your dog may not do as well on it as TOTW.

Draugr · 12-16-2011, 06:05 PM

I'd go ahead and give it a try to see. It can't hurt to do a trial run of one bag. Worst comes to worse, it isn't the best thing for them and you go back to TOTW. Only other thing that might happen is you find a food that they like and is good for them and you free up some money. I *definitely* understand a tight budget.

mssandslinger · 12-16-2011, 06:41 PM

i feed kirklands and i love it. my pups used to be on blue buffalo but i couldnt keep up with the cost and kirklands is very very comparable food wise

shilohsmom · 12-16-2011, 08:00 PM

I switched my dogs from Merrick to Kirkland, now there's more money for treats

PaddyD · 12-16-2011, 08:32 PM

No Kirkland around here.
D@MN

Freestep · 12-16-2011, 08:50 PM

I've fed Kirkland over here, with no complaints! You can't get a better food for the money.

Dooney's Mom · 12-16-2011, 11:19 PM

Thanks for the info. I may just try the bag and see how she does on it (fingers crossed it works out good!)

mntmoses · 12-16-2011, 11:41 PM

kirkland - great food for the price. you really can't beat it. dog loves it...and yes...it absolutely gives you more money for treats...for you or the dog.

codmaster · 12-17-2011, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dooney's Mom

Thanks for the info. I may just try the bag and see how she does on it (fingers crossed it works out good!)

To be probably very redundant, just a hint to make sure that you introduce the new food gradually over a week or more!

Might be a BIG help in avoiding any digestive upsets that a lot of dogs will get when you switch foods on them!

12-16-2011, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dooney's Mom Master Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Deland, Fl Posts: 645	TOTW vs Kirklands I currently have my 11 month (almost) GSD girl on TOTW. Due to cost and recent life changes I am considering switching her to the Costco brand of Kirkland's that I have seen you guys/gals recommend. The cost factor isn't a total killer, but if I can get the same QUALITY food for a lower price I would like to go that route. So in comparison of the 2 brands- what are your thoughts/opinions/experience? thank you in advance. __________________ Wendy Beaulieu's Dooney Von Pell- GSD 01/25/2011 RIP- Skye- WGSD 1991-2007 2 psycho cats- Diva & Jake

12-16-2011, 06:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
mssandslinger Master Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: arizona/ where we only have one season Posts: 643	i feed kirklands and i love it. my pups used to be on blue buffalo but i couldnt keep up with the cost and kirklands is very very comparable food wise __________________ "And they call it...puppy looooovvveeee"

12-16-2011, 08:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
shilohsmom Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 6,653	I switched my dogs from Merrick to Kirkland, now there's more money for treats __________________ Rosa Mom to; Shiloh, 8.5 year old LCGSD Shoshona, 7.5 year old LCGSD Eli, 5 year old LCGSD Every dog deserves to have a human that thinks they are the greatest dog that ever lived!

12-16-2011, 08:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Freestep Knighted Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,092	I've fed Kirkland over here, with no complaints! You can't get a better food for the money. __________________ Luka von Sontausen, CD Vinca von Sontausen, CGC Freestep's Beluga Whale, BWD

12-16-2011, 11:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dooney's Mom Master Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Deland, Fl Posts: 645	Thanks for the info. I may just try the bag and see how she does on it (fingers crossed it works out good!) __________________ Wendy Beaulieu's Dooney Von Pell- GSD 01/25/2011 RIP- Skye- WGSD 1991-2007 2 psycho cats- Diva & Jake

12-16-2011, 04:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Freddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: KC, MO Posts: 290	I haven't fed TOTW, but fed Kirkland's grain free (blue bag) for about 6 months or so. The dogs did OK on it but my female has some allergy issues so I switched her to Thrive by Honest Kitchen (which had been mixed with the Kirkland 50/50) and her energy level went up a lot. She's like a different dog. My male did ok as well but I switched him to orijen since I had an opportunity to participate in a club buy. He has never looked better, coat shiny and darker than ever. They are also both having consistent great poops! I think the Kirkland grain free is a pretty good food, but your dog may not do as well on it as TOTW.

12-16-2011, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Draugr Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 677	I'd go ahead and give it a try to see. It can't hurt to do a trial run of one bag. Worst comes to worse, it isn't the best thing for them and you go back to TOTW. Only other thing that might happen is you find a food that they like and is good for them and you free up some money. I definitely understand a tight budget.

12-16-2011, 08:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	No Kirkland around here. D@MN

12-16-2011, 11:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
mntmoses Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 30	kirkland - great food for the price. you really can't beat it. dog loves it...and yes...it absolutely gives you more money for treats...for you or the dog.

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