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Posts: 11
From:Buffalo, NY
Registered: Apr 2003

posted 04-22-2003 12:25 PM            

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Hi,
I have a 4 1/2 old male papillon I just got him on 4/17 right now he is on purina puppy chow, that is what he has been eating. I want to slowly get him on either Euckanuba, Science diet or Bil-Jac. I am not sure which one is better, there is not a big difference in price range so that is what I am looking to stay in? Any better food available at Petsmart for around the same price? Thanks......Sandy......

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posted 04-22-2003 01:55 PM           

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Innova
Canidae
Wellness
Wysong
California Naturals
Solid Gold

to name a few...
Remember these foods wont have the fillers, therefor you feed less and they get more out of their food. SO in the long run its better.

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From:USA
Registered: Apr 2003

posted 04-22-2003 02:01 PM         

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Great choices JP, but you won't find them at Petsmart.
Sandy, do some checking at local feed stores or specialty pet stores. It is well worth it for the quality in these foods.

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From:NY, USA
Registered: Oct 2002

posted 04-22-2003 06:39 PM            

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Hi Sandy...Im from Buffalo, NY too!!

I can tell you where all the great foods are located:
Petco carries:
Natural Blend
Natural Balance

Pet Supplies Plus (West Seneca) carries:
Natural Blend
Solid Gold

Elmwood Pet Supply carries:
Innova
California Natural
Wellness
Canidae

The Natural Pet Wellness Center (in Hamburg)carries:
Timberwolf Organics
Nature's Variety
Solid Gold

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From:Portland, Oregon US
Registered: Feb 2003

posted 04-25-2003 01:43 AM            

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I wouldn't feed any of the three you listed, personal opinion of course. The Whole Dog Journal is a great place to learn about dog food, what to look for in a dog food and what you don't want in it and why. The foods JP listed are great, I feed Precise, and I have to purchase it at a local Groomers shop, she has a small retail side to her shop and sells the foods JP mentioned. I switch to Canidae about every four months. I have read and my vet agreed that feeding the same food all the time can cause food allergies, so I switch around, but I switch them over slowly by mixing the new food with the old. Every dog is different and some do better on one than another...but the group of brand names listed above have good quality ingredients and thats what is important. Smiles on you and your pups, Maisey

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