Help finding a new dog food.

glmama · ‎03-09-2010

Hi Everyone,

My 4 year old pup needs a new dog food. He's been eating Natural Balance for a few years now. However, it is becoming harder to find and I'd like to find something in the grocery store OR at PetSmart that is more readily available, perhaps a *tiny* bit less expensive, AND, perhaps, the same kinda quality of a Natural Balance. Real food, not loads of fillers, no dyes, and something that would be okay for a dog that has a history of skin allergies??

I realize that is a very tall order. But is there anything out there that you really like? I also realize that sometimes it is hard transitioning a dog to another food, but I'm willing to do so if I can find the right brand.

TIA for any any and all recommendations.

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terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

My dog eats Rachael Ray's dry dogfood.

Made in the USA!

glmama · ‎03-09-2010

Terrier-Thanks for the reply & suggestion.

I will put it on my list to check out.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

We've had a really good experience with Nature's Domain. It's only sold at Costco, but is a grain free dry dog food. I've read that it's the same thing as Taste of the Wild, just relabeled/privately labeled for Costco. It's nutrient dense. My big dog (85# Golden Retreiver) gets 1.5 cups in the morning and 1.5 cups in the afternoon. His eliminations are firm and compact. A large bag (35#, I think), runs right around $30 or so.

glmama · ‎03-09-2010

Hi JLF - Thanks so much.

I'm Not currently a Costco member, but a family member is & I could check it out.

mousiegirl · ‎03-09-2010

Halo is supposed to be very good.

glmama · ‎03-09-2010

THanks, mousie.

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

There are several web sites (dogfoodadvisors.com is one I like) that rate foods based on the quality of the ingredients. Food allergies are usually corn or wheat so you should be able to try foods that do not contain them.

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