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  • December 8, 2016 at 4:03 pm in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #92400 Report Abuse
    Nick B
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    Hello,

    Margo’s dad here again with another food question. We asked our vet what kind of food he recommended for Margo (11 month old Golden Retriever) and he said that he only recommends Hill Science Diet. Margo likes the food and we have had no issues and the large breed puppy formula seems to be in line with the calculator at 3.3/1000 for calcium and 1.2:1 for phosphorus and 30.1% protein. When we met with a dog trainer they told us that we should not be feeding Science Diet and the only reason the vet recommended is because they get a significant kick back…

    I am at a bit of a loss. We are on a budget with her food and Science diet works within that budget, but I do not want to be feeding her something that is not good in the long-run for her. Is Science diet bad? Is there something else similar in price and readily available in most big pet stores for an almost 1 year old golden pup that weighs about 50 lbs.? I have looked up Pro Plan large breed puppy and is has slightly less protein at 28% and there is Blue buffalo wilderness large breed puppy and it is 35% protein but a little more expensive and Nutro Max large breed puppy and it is lower in protein at 26% and 4/1000 in calcium. Both seem in line with calcium and phosphorus. Help!?

    Thanks! Nick

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    October 13, 2016 at 10:25 am in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #90691 Report Abuse
    Nick B
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    @pitluv Yes it was Authority. I will look into the Calcium they state.

    Thanks.

    October 13, 2016 at 9:40 am in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #90689 Report Abuse
    Nick B
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    Hello, Margo’s dad here again. Our vet recommended Hill Science for a food but said that is the only one that he really knows. We were at the store and read a lot of good things about Advantage that is made by GNC. Is this something worth trying for a 9 month golden?

    Thanks!

    October 5, 2016 at 11:41 am in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #90484 Report Abuse
    Nick B
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    Hello, we just adopted a 10 month old golden retriever puppy (Margo) and looking for the best food on a budget and fairly easy to find. The foster parents had been feeding Margo Fromm Beef Frittata Veg and it is a little pricy for us just getting started. Are there any good options that are more affordable and easier to find in local stores?

    Also, in your list of best foods, none of them mention large breed puppy formulas. Is that just a given or are the options listed fine for any age dog?

    Thanks!

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