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  • November 17, 2015 at 1:27 am in reply to: Need canned suggestions similar to Merrick #80435 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
    Lemdem
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    What about CANIDAE? Love them.

    June 16, 2014 at 1:35 pm in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #44540 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
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    What about calcium levels in antlers? Would that not be a good chew for lb puppies?

    July 22, 2013 at 11:27 am in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #21557 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
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    Thanks so much!

    July 22, 2013 at 10:26 am in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #21553 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
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    So I just called Purina and Iams.

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    So Purina One: (2*)

    Protein: 28
    Fat: 13
    Fiber: 6
    Calcium: 1.1-1.3

    Iams (2.5*)

    Protein: 26
    Fat: 14
    Fiber: 4
    Calcium: 0.65-0.80

    Nutro Max: (3.5*)
    Protein: 26
    Fat: 14
    Fiber: 4
    Calcium: 1-1.5

    These are all in a similar price range. Which one will do the least harm?

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    July 22, 2013 at 3:21 am in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #21544 Report Abuse Edit Post Visibility
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    Iā€™m loving this thread! Itā€™s really informative!

    I work at Petco, and I have a lot of pet parents come in when they get a new puppy. Not everyone can afford (or is willing to pay for) these more expensive, quality brands, and I was wondering if you might be able to show me a few formulas in the different price ranges so I can recommend the best food for their budget. Iā€™ve always had small breed dogs, so cost isnā€™t as much of an issue for me as it is for parents of dogs who will eat 4+ cups a day.

    Is Nutro Max Large Breed Puppy a decent food in the $1/lb range? It seems to be the best one iā€™ve seen in the price range. Itā€™s got a bunch of corn and wheat, but still manages to get a 3.5 on DFA, which is pretty impressive for $30 a bag. Is their LBP formula worth anything?

    Any other suggestions? The cheapo brands we carry at my store are Purina( Chef Michaels, Puppy Chow, Beneful, One) & Pedigree, and a small jump up in price, Iams and Nutro Max.

    Of those foods, in those two price ranges, which one would be the least harmful for a large breed puppy? The Purina and Pedigree are such garbage, does it even make a difference which one you feed?

    Whole Earth Farms is also around the Nutro Max price range, at about $40 a bag. Is the adult formula appropriate for LB puppies?

    Iā€™ve read a lot of different things about LBP nutrition. Is it true that if an appropriate LBP formula is not available, then an adult formula is better than a regular puppy food?

    I really appreciate all of your time! Your list was really, really helpful.

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