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		<title>By: Mike Sagman</title>
		<link>http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/hills-science-diet-dog-food-adult-dry/comment-page-1/#comment-2367</link>
		<dc:creator>Mike Sagman</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:48:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Jose... Thanks for your detailed information about Almo Nature dog food. However, because of the different standards used by different countries for reporting nutrient and ingredient content we are not currently reviewing products outside of North America. We are planning to begin coverage of other English-speaking countries in the future so stay tuned. Thanks again for your personal &quot;review&quot; of Almo.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Jose&#8230; Thanks for your detailed information about Almo Nature dog food. However, because of the different standards used by different countries for reporting nutrient and ingredient content we are not currently reviewing products outside of North America. We are planning to begin coverage of other English-speaking countries in the future so stay tuned. Thanks again for your personal &#8220;review&#8221; of Almo.</p>
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		<title>By: jose antonio</title>
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		<dc:creator>jose antonio</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:47:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dear Sir, I greatly appreciate your website and its judicious and serious evaluations of each dog food.

Then I give some information from a food well known in Europe and I wish assess, even briefly. The food is called &quot;Almo Nature. The version I present is: &quot;Almo Nature Chicken &amp; Rice Adult Large.&quot;
It is made with meat without hormones or antibiotics and organic products. He detailed the information and its ingredients:

The results are impaired nutrient utilisation and problems in the stomach and intestinal area. Sensitive dogs should therefore exclusively be fed a hypo-allergenic dog food with selected ingredients. 

&quot;Due to their body structure, large dogs&#039; teeth are wider apart than those of their smaller friends. Food leftovers and bacteria can create tartar and damage your dog&#039;s teeth and gums. Large kibble, perfectly adjusted to the size of the dog denture, can support a strengthening of the chewing muscles and facilitate food intake. 

Your dog needs vitamins and minerals to create a healthy skin and glossy coat nourished from within. Natural ingredients in this food ensure firm and robust skin and strong, shiny fur. 

Only the best ingredients are used in the manufacturing of Almo Nature Holistic Adult Chicken &amp; Rice. Almo Nature never uses additives such as artificial flavourings or preservatives. The food is preserved with the use of exclusively natural antioxidants.

Dog food for large adult dogs 
Hypo-allergenic for sensitive dogs 
Optimal kibble size 
Fresh chicken 
High-quality rice 
Balanced calcium/phosphorus ratio 
Natural antioxidants ensure shelf life and stability 
With neutraceutical mixture for beneficial effects on health
Alfalfa for the intake of essential minerals 
Grape seed extract supports general well-being 
Calendula ensures healthy skin and a shiny coat 

Not integrated, comprising few ingredients that are not chemically processed and do not contain either additives or vitamin and mineral supplements; 
integrated, containing vitamin, mineral and probiotic supplements or other additives. 

Ingredients:

chicken (of which fresh meat &gt;24%), brown rice (&gt;26%), maize gluten meal, beet pulp, chicken oil, oats, sunflower oil, alfalfa, salmon oil, yeast,
marigold, yucca extract, green tea extract, grape seed extract,
minerals and vitamins.
Raw protein 24%, raw fat 14%, raw ash 6%, raw fibre 3%, moisture 8%.
3710 kcal/kg.&quot;

I hope to give its opinion.
I am grateful.
A greeting.

Joseph</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Sir, I greatly appreciate your website and its judicious and serious evaluations of each dog food.</p>
<p>Then I give some information from a food well known in Europe and I wish assess, even briefly. The food is called &#8220;Almo Nature. The version I present is: &#8220;Almo Nature Chicken &amp; Rice Adult Large.&#8221;<br />
It is made with meat without hormones or antibiotics and organic products. He detailed the information and its ingredients:</p>
<p>The results are impaired nutrient utilisation and problems in the stomach and intestinal area. Sensitive dogs should therefore exclusively be fed a hypo-allergenic dog food with selected ingredients. </p>
<p>&#8220;Due to their body structure, large dogs&#8217; teeth are wider apart than those of their smaller friends. Food leftovers and bacteria can create tartar and damage your dog&#8217;s teeth and gums. Large kibble, perfectly adjusted to the size of the dog denture, can support a strengthening of the chewing muscles and facilitate food intake. </p>
<p>Your dog needs vitamins and minerals to create a healthy skin and glossy coat nourished from within. Natural ingredients in this food ensure firm and robust skin and strong, shiny fur. </p>
<p>Only the best ingredients are used in the manufacturing of Almo Nature Holistic Adult Chicken &amp; Rice. Almo Nature never uses additives such as artificial flavourings or preservatives. The food is preserved with the use of exclusively natural antioxidants.</p>
<p>Dog food for large adult dogs<br />
Hypo-allergenic for sensitive dogs<br />
Optimal kibble size<br />
Fresh chicken<br />
High-quality rice<br />
Balanced calcium/phosphorus ratio<br />
Natural antioxidants ensure shelf life and stability<br />
With neutraceutical mixture for beneficial effects on health<br />
Alfalfa for the intake of essential minerals<br />
Grape seed extract supports general well-being<br />
Calendula ensures healthy skin and a shiny coat </p>
<p>Not integrated, comprising few ingredients that are not chemically processed and do not contain either additives or vitamin and mineral supplements;<br />
integrated, containing vitamin, mineral and probiotic supplements or other additives. </p>
<p>Ingredients:</p>
<p>chicken (of which fresh meat &gt;24%), brown rice (&gt;26%), maize gluten meal, beet pulp, chicken oil, oats, sunflower oil, alfalfa, salmon oil, yeast,<br />
marigold, yucca extract, green tea extract, grape seed extract,<br />
minerals and vitamins.<br />
Raw protein 24%, raw fat 14%, raw ash 6%, raw fibre 3%, moisture 8%.<br />
3710 kcal/kg.&#8221;</p>
<p>I hope to give its opinion.<br />
I am grateful.<br />
A greeting.</p>
<p>Joseph</p>
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		<title>By: Mike Sagman</title>
		<link>http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/hills-science-diet-dog-food-adult-dry/comment-page-1/#comment-2295</link>
		<dc:creator>Mike Sagman</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:23:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Cheryl... A reasonable question, indeed. After studying hundreds of dog food brands I&#039;m at a loss to explain why these &quot;prescription&quot; products cost as much as they do compared to dog foods made with costlier ingredients.

To be honest, I can&#039;t explain why so many vets sell this brand when there are so many better quality foods out there to pick from.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Cheryl&#8230; A reasonable question, indeed. After studying hundreds of dog food brands I&#8217;m at a loss to explain why these &#8220;prescription&#8221; products cost as much as they do compared to dog foods made with costlier ingredients.</p>
<p>To be honest, I can&#8217;t explain why so many vets sell this brand when there are so many better quality foods out there to pick from.</p>
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		<title>By: Cheryl Stann</title>
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		<dc:creator>Cheryl Stann</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:07:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Why do all the Vet&#039;s sell and recommend Hill Science Diet dog food?  In you opnion....</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why do all the Vet&#8217;s sell and recommend Hill Science Diet dog food?  In you opnion&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>By: Jonathan</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jonathan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>hey Emily you should definitely take your pup off of SD.  As far as prices where I work go, SD is not really cheaper than Blue Buffalo or Earthborn.  Also, you may even discover that your pup will require less of a more nutrient-dense food per meal.  My dog doesn&#039;t eat as much Blue as she did Beneful.  Also, make sure you are buying the largest size bag.  It&#039;s almost always dramatically cheaper per pound.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>hey Emily you should definitely take your pup off of SD.  As far as prices where I work go, SD is not really cheaper than Blue Buffalo or Earthborn.  Also, you may even discover that your pup will require less of a more nutrient-dense food per meal.  My dog doesn&#8217;t eat as much Blue as she did Beneful.  Also, make sure you are buying the largest size bag.  It&#8217;s almost always dramatically cheaper per pound.</p>
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		<title>By: Mike Sagman</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mike Sagman</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Emily... your question is a good one. However, we only review and rate dog foods and do not maintain up-to-date pricing information for the thousands of dog food products on the market. You may want to compare prices at one of the Internet&#039;s many online pet food retailers.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Emily&#8230; your question is a good one. However, we only review and rate dog foods and do not maintain up-to-date pricing information for the thousands of dog food products on the market. You may want to compare prices at one of the Internet&#8217;s many online pet food retailers.</p>
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		<title>By: emily</title>
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		<dc:creator>emily</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have a Cockapoo, he is just reaching 3 years old and has been on science diet since we got him. He does get ear infection about every 2 months. The cocker spaniel is a breed known to get ear infections ( cockapoos are half cocker spaniel half poodle). do you think it&#039;s from the food? He doesn&#039;t seem to enjoy his food much... i really want to switch. However, i&#039;m from a very cost conscience family. What is your cheapest highest (4-5 star) rated dog food?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a Cockapoo, he is just reaching 3 years old and has been on science diet since we got him. He does get ear infection about every 2 months. The cocker spaniel is a breed known to get ear infections ( cockapoos are half cocker spaniel half poodle). do you think it&#8217;s from the food? He doesn&#8217;t seem to enjoy his food much&#8230; i really want to switch. However, i&#8217;m from a very cost conscience family. What is your cheapest highest (4-5 star) rated dog food?</p>
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		<title>By: Mike Sagman</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mike Sagman</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 02:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Leah... I can&#039;t help you with a top-rated dog food specific for kidney stones. But I can suggest the potential link between lower-grade cereal grains and a fairly common condition known as atopic dermatitis. It may not be the grains themselves... but contaminants IN the grains.

Please be sure to read my article &quot;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-industry-exposed/grains-in-dog-food-1/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Dangerous Canine Diseases Linked to Grains in Dog Food&lt;/a&gt;&quot;. Then ask your vet to consider a dog food containing higher quality grains (barley, brown rice, etc.)... or even going &quot;grain-free&quot;. If you decide to make a change, be sure to gradually &quot;dovetail&quot; the new dog into the old dog food SLOWLY... starting with just 10-20% of the new food and GRADUALLY increasing it over a 2 week period.

Hope this helps.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Leah&#8230; I can&#8217;t help you with a top-rated dog food specific for kidney stones. But I can suggest the potential link between lower-grade cereal grains and a fairly common condition known as atopic dermatitis. It may not be the grains themselves&#8230; but contaminants IN the grains.</p>
<p>Please be sure to read my article &#8220;<a href="http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-industry-exposed/grains-in-dog-food-1/" rel="nofollow">Dangerous Canine Diseases Linked to Grains in Dog Food</a>&#8220;. Then ask your vet to consider a dog food containing higher quality grains (barley, brown rice, etc.)&#8230; or even going &#8220;grain-free&#8221;. If you decide to make a change, be sure to gradually &#8220;dovetail&#8221; the new dog into the old dog food SLOWLY&#8230; starting with just 10-20% of the new food and GRADUALLY increasing it over a 2 week period.</p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>
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		<title>By: Leah</title>
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		<dc:creator>Leah</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 02:21:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>My pug had kidney stones when she was younger. After getting rid of the stones, she was placed on Science Diet c/d to support her bladder health for the rest of her life. However, since she&#039;s been on the c/d, she has had chronic ear infections. I have tried everything else &amp; the only thing I can conclude is that it&#039;s the food. Could it be the large amount of corn? Is there any other food that will regulate her bladder issues &amp; help with her ear infections? Please help. Thank you!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My pug had kidney stones when she was younger. After getting rid of the stones, she was placed on Science Diet c/d to support her bladder health for the rest of her life. However, since she&#8217;s been on the c/d, she has had chronic ear infections. I have tried everything else &amp; the only thing I can conclude is that it&#8217;s the food. Could it be the large amount of corn? Is there any other food that will regulate her bladder issues &amp; help with her ear infections? Please help. Thank you!</p>
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		<title>By: Robert</title>
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		<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 14:42:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The reason veterinarians recommend Science Diet - $$$$$$$$.  All of their licenses should be revoked.  We should boycott all veterinarians who sell Science Diet.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The reason veterinarians recommend Science Diet &#8211; $$$$$$$$.  All of their licenses should be revoked.  We should boycott all veterinarians who sell Science Diet.</p>
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