[Nikki's Mom]

Blue Buffalo is a good food. If Jasper is doing well on it, you don't have to change. There is no one "best" food for every dog. While the high protein high fat diets(like Orijen, Acana) are excellent foods and work well for some dogs, these diets can be too rich for most dogs and can be hard on the liver and kidneys. Also, some of the fish based diets are processed using ethoxyquin which can cause cancer. I feed Natural Balance venison & sweet potato(one of my girls has allergies) For the average dog, a premium diet(no-fillers, by products, chemical preservatives) with a moderate amount of protein and fat is a good choice and there are lots of good foods out there. I know, it makes you head spin, doesn't it?!:smstarz:

It is a commonly held, but unfortunately erroneous view that high protein and high fat foods are hard on the liver/kidneys of most dogs. Poor quality protein and rancid fats are very hard on the liver and kidneys for sure. Unfortunately, most kibble, including some of the high-protein kind, is sprayed with rancid fat and contains poor quality proteins.

Good quality high protein dry or wet foods (like Orijen/Acana) might not be indicated for dogs with chronic health conditions, but they are totally fine and preferred by many for healthy dogs - as long as fresh water is provided, and as long as the owner ensures that their dogs are drinking that water.

Unfortunately we all have to spend a lot of time and money to hit on a food or two that is just right for our dog, and rotate those foods for optimum health.

 

[Nikki's Mom]

Suzan, this is so not true. Here's a story from petdiets.com. Petdiets.com is very respected in the veterinary community.

PetDiets

I don't respect Pet Diets, which suggests a pet owner feed their pet CORN OIL, which is a highly inflammatory omega 6 oil. That is MY OPINION. If people want the FACT behind my opinion, then they can research it for themselves.

See, now you are beginning to make this personal.

I sometimes wonder why are you are on this forum. You hardly engage in any of the friendly fun discussions, or make positive remarks about anything.

It is my opinion that what I previously posted is true. If people want to research the science behind it, they are free to do so.

For every link that you provide to back up your opinion, I can provide one to the contrary. We could go on and on. I don't have time for it.

Please stop accusing me of lying, Joy.

We have a difference of opinion, please leave it at that. Please stop harassing me when I post about health and nutrition, because it is mean and unfair to do this on a dog forum where we are merely discussing options and opinions. I am not a scientist or a doctor, and neither are you. But, we are both entitled to our opinions. For every scientific "fact" you quote, I can quote one to the contrary. It's a game I simply will not play with you. Instead of attacking me, why don't you join in on some of the other fun discussion threads?

Please stop harassing me.

 

[Nikki's Mom]

I agree with Dr. Becker. Not all dogs do well on raw food, but I agree with her otherwise. You may not. You are all entitled to your opinion. Pets Protein Dry Food and Disease

This video is mainly about cats, but she makes some good points.

 

[Nikki's Mom]

Were you confused by my post?

 

[Nikki's Mom]

Well, I had a negative experience with Acana Pacifica. My dog's kidney values went up after being on it for a few weeks. We discontinued the food and he went back to normal. Same dog eats Stella and Chewies with no problem, so I don't buy it just being the higher protein.

You just never know with food. Its a lot of trial and error, even with home-cooked.

Nikki does fine with chicken, beef, bison, fish, and sweet potatos, but lamb, brown rice, and raspberries do not agree with her at all.