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July 28, 2019 at 6:43 pm in reply to: Best senior dog food without peas/potatoes/etc. #144126 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipant
Just food for thought
pugmomsandyParticipantI’ve rotated through all the recipes. I don’t feed one recipe or brand all the time. The pugs did well on it.
July 27, 2019 at 9:12 pm in reply to: Best senior dog food without peas/potatoes/etc. #144072 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantIf you’re looking for a wet topper, Weruva canned/pouch recipes are available in pea/pot free options and they are low calorie/fat. There isn’t much fruit/veg/joint supplements in dog food. I would just give those in addition to the kibble.
- This reply was modified 4 years, 9 months ago by pugmomsandy.
pugmomsandyParticipantJoanne L, Weruva has some chicken/pea free canned recipes.
pugmomsandyParticipantI haven’t free fed supplements but followed a recipe book for a vit/min mix to add to meals.
pugmomsandyParticipantbetween today and 18 months ago
pugmomsandyParticipant@patricia a: I don’t weigh my pugs except rarely. They stay around 22-24 lbs which is heavy by standard. I will say that if I have an 18 lb foster standing next to my 20 something pug, they look the same except for mine have more muscle definition and they sure are strong. I always thought they were sled dogs in another life. They’ve been eating higher protein foods for years, including raw. I even put the fosters on a low carb, mod/high protein diet for weight loss.
pugmomsandyParticipantSome foods advertising legume-free now:
June 30, 2019 at 10:39 am in reply to: Help, my Chihuahua is allergic to just about everything! #141815 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantYou might consider make his food. BalanceIt.com can help with that.
June 30, 2019 at 10:38 am in reply to: Primal Freeze Dried Dog food as a topper #141814 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipant@sandi O:
Use body condition score over weight. Many of the pugs I’ve fostered came to me at a 9 or worse (one actually looked like a pig). I keep my pug at 4-5. Because I’m not the only that feeds him, if he starts looking like a 6, then I start reducing his intake and go over his feeding schedule AGAIN with his dad.
/dog-feeding-tips/dog-ideal-weight/
May 16, 2019 at 9:52 am in reply to: Food struggles, need help: no poultry, potato, fillers, corn #137780 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantPetKind Tripe Dry dog food has 3 poulty free recipes although they do have some legumes.
https://www.petkind.com/tripedry/
/dog-food-reviews/petkind-tripe-dog-food/
pugmomsandyParticipantContamination can happen at many points during or after processing, at the distribution center and at the retail store. Have you tried to get a refund from the retail store and get another recipe from a different lot?
pugmomsandyParticipantMaybe a slower transition is needed. Could even take a few months, not just 10-14 days.
pugmomsandyParticipantInstinct limited Ingredient diets is lower in protein and so is ProPac Ultimates grain free. Venture pollock and pumpkin recipe and the duck recipes have less legumes and are high fiber.
- This reply was modified 5 years, 1 month ago by pugmomsandy.
pugmomsandyParticipantFoods like The Honest Kitchen and Grandma Lucy’s are cooked and then dehydrated/freeze dried. A lot of dehydrated or freeze-dried products are cooked first.
February 1, 2019 at 8:06 pm in reply to: Air freshner/Plug-In's and dog sickness? #130323 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantYou can find out more about chemicals and air fresheners at ewg.org (environmental working group).
pugmomsandyParticipantLess air in the package is preferable as fats start to oxidize when exposed to light/air. Also, after opening, packages should be rolled down with as much air pushed out as possible even when kept inside a container. I usually buy kibble in bags that don’t have alot of air in them.
pugmomsandyParticipantHappy birthday, Boone! Kiss his nose for me!
December 31, 2018 at 8:17 am in reply to: Conundrum – impossible mix of ingredients #128945 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantThere are several brands with Limited Ingredients recipes. Earthborn Holistic’s Venture line, Wellness Simple, Nutro, Rawz, and Honest Kitchen, Addiction and Grandma Lucy’s to name a few.
pugmomsandyParticipantYou’d need to check with the company about carb content and “as fed” numbers vs Guaranteed Analysis numbers, but Earthborn Holistic Venture Rabbit, Pork and Squid recipes are chicken, fish and grain free.
pugmomsandyParticipantThe fat-to-protein ratio is quite high, 100%. Also, keep in mind, the guaranteed analysis lists the minimum amounts of protein and fat, not the exact amounts. The ingredients are good. It’s the fat that can be an issue for some dogs.
Lamb is reported to have 2085 kcal/kg (471 per 8 oz patty at 42% protein and 42% fat minimum dry matter) while venison blend lists 1785 kcal/kg (403 per 8 oz patty at 50% protein and 33% protein minimum dry matter)
pugmomsandyParticipantCornucopia canned dog food is already on the list of new reviews.
pugmomsandyParticipantDry food starts to get “old and rancid” as soon as the original bag is opened and the food is exposed to air (even in a container). Adding moisture in the form of fat can speed this process up and the added moisture can be favorable to mold growth. I would add the oil at feeding time instead of mixing it in the kibble and keep the dry food in it’s original bag, with the top rolled down tight and the whole bag kept in the bin instead of pouring the kibble out. The storage bin also needs to be cleaned as fat from the kibble will stick to the container and continue to go rancid and contaminate the rest of the food and future food you pour into the large container. BTW, are you feeding kibble? Couldn’t be sure from your post. I just assumed.
pugmomsandyParticipantHuman Benadryl is 25 mg, not 1 mg. But please, call your vet and verify the directions and dosage. By what you say, if you were given 1 mg tablets (I don’t know if there is such a thing), then you’re only giving him 5 mg twice a day.
September 19, 2018 at 8:30 am in reply to: Need a good low fat food that isnt kibble or canned #121926 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantNate,
Look at Sojos and Grandma Lucy’s. They both have a couple product lines and pre-mixes so you can add your own lean meats.September 14, 2018 at 2:31 pm in reply to: Performatrin Ultra Senior Grain Free #121565 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipant/frequently-asked-questions/rate-dog-food/
The lower rating is due to it’s lower protein content.
pugmomsandyParticipant@joanne, I feed GreenTripe.com brand’s Tripe, Xkaliber or Tripe/Organ Meat Blend as my by-products.
pugmomsandyParticipantI’ve been feeding or mixing in some “raw green tripe” for years. Raw tripe now but years ago I fed canned tripe. Even a small amount in one meal per day might help and decreasing the amount of kibble.
You might also try crumbling up a nugget or two of a freeze dried raw food such as Primal Freeze Dried if you do not like raw frozen. It’s pricey per pound so just a few pieces will do. Bone matter helps to make formed stool. There are several brands of raw foods (frozen, dehydrated and freeze dried) to choose from.
Primal also had frozen grinds (meat and bone) and frozen mixes (meat/bone/some veg) in small chubs.
Sometimes, just decreasing the amount of food helps.
pugmomsandyParticipantDepending on the size of your dog, if you feed muscle meat, you can use raw meaty bones as their treat in appropriate amounts. There are also products like roasted tendons, tripe, gullet, feet and pizzles that can be fed. I often use the “bite size” freeze dried foods as treats or cheese. I have small dogs so the treat expense isn’t too much.
pugmomsandyParticipantI prefer pumpkin or peas over chickpeas and lentils or at least not have chickpeas or lentils as the main carb.
pugmomsandyParticipantYou would still need to contact the company regarding foods being appropriate for large breed puppies, but Earthborn Holistic Venture is an LID diet.
pugmomsandyParticipantEarthborn Holistic Venture has limited ingredient kibbles but I don’t know if they are appropriate for large breed pups.
pugmomsandyParticipantThere are 3-4 star foods that have few red flagged ingredients but can’t get a higher score due to the lower protein content. Take as an example Pro Pac Ultimates.
February 19, 2018 at 12:11 pm in reply to: Need advice on chicken free food for Labradoodle. #110955 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantI’ve fed Earthborn Venture Squid, Pork, and Rabbit formulas with good results.
February 19, 2018 at 11:21 am in reply to: Need advice on chicken free food for Labradoodle. #110935 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipanteARTHborne Holistic Venture, Whole Earth Farms, Taste of the Wild Prey, Under the Sun, RAWZ Meal Free (kibble), Instinct LID have poultry free recipes. Pardon the caps, Sandy
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pugmomsandyParticipantThere are no affordable freeze dried raw foods for large breed dogs. The freeze drying process is just too expensive.
pugmomsandyParticipantThis food is certified humanely raised and handled.
pugmomsandyParticipantYou might contact this brand to see if they use humanely processed animals. They advertise using humanely raised animals.
November 15, 2017 at 10:42 pm in reply to: Home Cooked Meals, need something to supplement #106357 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantBalanceIt.com sells a supplement to go with homecooked food.
November 3, 2017 at 1:24 pm in reply to: Potato Free dog treats (Crunchy) – anyone? #105629 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantI’ve given roasted trachea and tendons. They’re not chewy/slimy like bully sticks.
November 2, 2017 at 8:15 pm in reply to: Recommendation for high quality food with no chicken products #105593 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantYou’re welcome! And be sure to obtain the actual calcium and phosphorus content from the dog food companies on the foods you choose. The bags normally only give the minimum amounts, not the maximums.
November 2, 2017 at 10:34 am in reply to: Recommendation for high quality food with no chicken products #105548 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantHave you looked at the Editor’s Choice list of Puppy foods? There is also an article with a calculator in (in the Review side) it so you see if the current food you are feeding is within large breed puppy guidelines.
/best-dog-foods/best-large-breed-puppy-food/
November 2, 2017 at 10:29 am in reply to: Nominate "Best Small Breed Dog Food" please #105547 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantPlease read this post from the Editor:
/forums/topic/cleanlabelproject-org/#post-104484
“Until CLP becomes more transparent with its test data and its controversial claims have been verified by an independent third party or by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, we ask readers to refrain from posting any further references to this organization or its opinions anywhere on this website.”
November 1, 2017 at 12:37 pm in reply to: Current best options for Lite/weight reduction dry foods #105513 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantEarthborn Holistic Venture kibbles are 355 calories or less and high in fiber.
pugmomsandyParticipantWilliam V,
The various links to Petcurean’s product lines are here:
/dog-food-reviews/petcurean-dog-food/
October 24, 2017 at 4:14 pm in reply to: Updated: Grain & White Potato Free dog foods #105368 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantFresh is Best freeze dried food. freshisbestinc.com
http://www.freshisbest.com/ingredients/pet-food-ingredients.html
October 18, 2017 at 10:43 am in reply to: HELP. DOGFOOD RECOMMENDS THAT DON'T CONTAIN 8 ALLERGENS #105256 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantYou’re welcome! I’ll keep posting more foods if I see any. Wet foods will have more variety for you. There are some that are single protein and vitamins/minerals like Kasiks and Hound and Gatos. Grandma Lucy’s is a freeze dried product. You rehydrate before serving.
/dog-food-reviews/kasiks-dog-food-canned/
October 17, 2017 at 6:57 pm in reply to: HELP. DOGFOOD RECOMMENDS THAT DON'T CONTAIN 8 ALLERGENS #105249 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantTaste of the Wild PREY Limited Ingredient Recipes for Dogs and Cats
There are 3 formulas for dogs: beef, fish and turkey.
October 15, 2017 at 1:54 am in reply to: Updated: Grain & White Potato Free dog foods #105177 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantEarthborn Holistic Venture LID
Taste of the Wild Prey LID
Natural Balance LID High ProteinOctober 10, 2017 at 9:45 pm in reply to: 3-4 Weeks in to Homemade Food – Need Advice/Input #105057 Report AbusepugmomsandyParticipantThere are some recipes in this topic as well:
/forums/topic/menus/
HoundDogMom has a recipe that exceeds AAFCO recommended profiles somewhere in this topic.
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