Comments on: Low Fat Dog Food… Good or Bad for Your Pet?

By: Bob K

Bob K — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:11:00 +0000

Emily – What is your dog eating today? Do they have other formulas that are 3 stars or better? Who said he is allergic to chicken? How did they prove or test for the chicken allergy? Remember to transition slowly to a new dog food. Perhaps a few less treats and people food. Are you feeding him the proper amount? Usually joint supplements are better than the little extras that are often in Sr. Dog foods if your dog needs the benefit.

By: Emilygeitner

Emilygeitner — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:15:00 +0000

Does anyone have a recommendation for a 10 year old husky/chow mix dog, allergic to chicken who needs a low-fat or lower fat % dog food. He carries a little extra weight (even with nice long walks) so I would like something that won’t add to his weight…or maybe help in reducing it. Since he’s on the older side, something that would benefit his joints would be awesome too. Please help! I am looking online and its really confusing!

By: Mike Sagman

Mike Sagman — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:03:16 +0000

Hi Pam… For the most part, the only thing that would probably matter for small breeds is the size of the kibble. But with puppies, there are a number of important parameters that can make a big difference in providing proper nutrition.

To learn more about feeding for life stages, please visit my FAQ page and look for the topic, “AAFCO Nutrient Profiles”. Hope this helps.

By: Mike Sagman

Mike Sagman — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:59:49 +0000

Hi Cheryl... Like all things in life, the word "low" can mean different things to different people. First of all, please remember you MUST mathematically remove 100% of the water from a food before you can make an appropriate comparison. This is known as dry matter basis. The percentages you posted here are not likely to be on a dry matter figures. In any case, there's no way for me to know if the foods we listed in our Suggested Low Fat Dog Foods article are medically appropriate for your dog. They are all listed on a dry matter basis. Once you check the list, you may wish to Unfortunately, since I'm not a veterinarian and due to the biological uniqueness of each pet, it would be inappropriate for me to provide specific health advice or product recommendations. Please see our FAQ page and our reviews for more information. Or check back for a possible response from one of our other readers. Hope this helps.

By: Pam Smith

Pam Smith — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:23:42 +0000

We have a new 5mo old, 2.4lb pomapoo who has been on Purina Puppy since the breeder. I have been trying to slowly introduce Wellness small breed puppy formula which he promptly picks out of his bowl. I also have a 3 yr old lab who loves Kirklands lamb/rice. The little guy keeps trying to get into the labs raised bowls for food. He seems to like lamb so I was thinking about changing his food over to one with lamb like Solid Gold or Blue Buffalo’s lamb & oatmeal. What about feeding both pups an “all life stages formula”. Is that bad for small breeds? Im confused and want to get my pup off of puppy chow asap. thanks!!