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I've been doing some research. The other brands that sell Raw Dehydrated food are Honest Kitchen and NRG. Addiction's looks the most yummy and their protein content is the highest. I like the fact that they also don't use chicken, beef or lamb since my dog has sensitive skin. Anyone tried this yet?

Hi,
Addiction's food is the best.My dog loves it.But my advice would be to feed your dog with meat maybe once a week if he is sensitive to it.It contains proteins which will probably be needed for him.Do you feed your dog wet food?That should also be included in his diet:)

Oh yah,and goood LUCK!

2008-03-13 00:08:20 by Evaness

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If you read my last question, I am looking for a dog food that has a higher fiber content (currently dogs are on Canidae). I have been looking online, and finally found one that is higher, but I have not heard of it before -- it is Addiction Dehydrated Raw Food. Has anyone had experience with this?

Addiction Dry Food was rated top dry food by the Whole Dog Journal (according to their website), but the dry food doesn't have enough fiber. The only thing that I am unsure about is the protein content (20%). Any opinions/experiences???
ADDED: I am looking for a food with more fiber because I would prefer not having to cook every night for them... canned pumpkin did not work, prescription diet (high fiber) from vet for treatment of diareah worked wonders.
ADDED: They have loose stools on all foods besides that high fiber one (they cannot eat it on a regular basis though)... have them on canidae, have had them on innova...

20% is a really good protein content.

Puppies only need in the high 20's and adult dogs dont need more than 18% protein.

Most foods actually contain too much protein, as high as 40% in many high quality foods, that level is almost what working dogs need. Heck, sled dogs are only suppose to have a 50% protein content and look at the work they do!

2007-11-12 09:12:15 by Amanda

Abady Dog Food
Addiction Pet Food
Advanced Pet Diets
Alpo
ANF
Arkat VF Formula
Artemis
Artemis Small Breed Adult
Authority
AvoDerm
Azmira
Bench & Field Holistic Natural Canine
Bento Kronen
Beowulf Back to Basics Dog Food
Bil-Jac
Blackwood Company Dog Food
Blue Buffalo Dog Food
Blue Seal

Note; I am from australia and not all these brand are avaliable here.

I'm not familiar with all of those, but these are the ones I am familiar with:

Alpo - bad
Artemis - good
Artemis Small Breed Adult - good
Authority - bad
AvoDerm - so-so
Bil-Jac - bad
Blue Buffalo Dog Food - good

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There is no single food that is "best". For example, some dogs thrive on grain-free foods, while grain-free is too rich for other dogs. What you want to find is the high-quality food that *your dog* does best on.

Read the ingredients on the food you buy. Here is my "short list" of rules when I am looking at dog ingredients:
1) When I chose a dog food, I chose one high meat content. I want to see preferably at least 2-3 out of the top 5 ingredients be meat or meat meal (first ingredient must be!). Meal is simply the meat with the moisture removed.
2) I want to see higher quality grains, such as barley, brown rice, and oatmeal, instead of seeing wheat and corn. Or an alternative starch/carbohydrate such as potatoes or sweet potatoes.
3) I don't want to see any byproducts.
4) I don't want to see a lot of fillers.
5) I don't want to see preservatives that are believed to be carcinogens (BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin).
6) I don't want to see artificial colorings such as the Red, Blue, and Yellow dyes.
7) I don't want to see added sugars (sugar, corn syrup).
8) I don't want to see mystery meats (meats identified only as "meat" or "poultry".)

Here is an article about byproducts:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=ingrd

And an article on what ingredients to avoid:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=badingredients

You can check this website for good foods: http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/
(I recommend only feeding foods rated 4, 5, or 6 stars. Anything 3 stars or less, I would stay away from.)
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2007-12-27 17:15:44 by encouraging_angels

Abady Dog Food
Addiction Pet Food
Advanced Pet Diets
Alpo
ANF
Arkat VF Formula
Artemis
Artemis Small Breed Adult
Authority
AvoDerm
Azmira
Bench & Field Holistic Natural Canine
Bento Kronen
Beowulf Back to Basics Dog Food
Bil-Jac
Blackwood Company Dog Food
Blue Buffalo Dog Food
Blue Seal

Note; I am from australia and not all these brand are avaliable here.

Hi there...Azmira, Blue Buffalo and AvoDerm are some that I recognize and are considered very healthy for dogs.

Pet foods which are devoid of preservatives, dyes, byproducts and certain grains are best.

Perhaps these websites can help you understand the truth about commercial pet food:
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/
http://www.preciouspets.org/truth.htm
http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/truth-behind-labels.htm

2007-12-27 16:12:06 by encouraging_angels

DRY FOODS:
Addiction Foods
Artemis
Azmira
Back to Basics
Bench & Field Holistic Natural Canine
Blue Buffalo
Burns
By Nature BrightLife
By Nature Organics
California Natural
Canidae
Canine Caviar
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul
Cloud Star Kibble
Drs. Foster & Smith
Eagle Pack Holistic Select
Evangers Super Premium
Evolve
Firstmate Dog Food
Foundations (Petcurean)
Fromm Four Star Nutritionals
Go! Natural (Petcurean)
Hund-N-Flocken (Solid Gold)
Innova
Innova EVO
Karma Organic
Lick Your Chops
Life4K9
Lifespan (Petguard)
Merrick Pet Care
Mmillennia (Solid Gold)
Natural Balance Organic
Natural Balance Ultra Premium
Newmans Own Organics
NutriSource
Organix (Castor & Pollux)
Petguard Organic
Performatrin Ultra
PHD Viand
Pinnacle
Prairie (Nature's Variety)
Premium Edge
Prime Life Plus
Raw Instinct (Nature's Variety)
Royal Canin Natural Blend
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Potato and Rabbit
Showbound Naturals
Timberwolf Organics
Ultra Holistic (Nutro)
VeRUS
Wellness
Wenaewe
Wysong
Zinpro
WET/CANNED FOODS:
Addiction Foods
Advanced Pet Diets
Artemis
Avo-Derm
Azmira
Blue Buffalo
By Nature Organics
California Natural
Canidae
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul
Drs. Foster & Smith
Eagle Pack Holistic Select
EntrÃe for Dogs (Three Dog Bakery)
Evangers For Dogs
Evolve www.evolvepet.com
Fromm Four Star Nutritionals
Innova
Innova EVO
Lamaderm
Lick Your Chops
Merrick
Natural Balance
Natural Life
Neura Meats (Old Mother Hubbard)
Newmans Own Organics
Nutro Natural Choice
Organix (Castor & Pollux)
Performatrin Ultra
Petguard Organic
Pet Promise
Pinnacle
Prairie (Nature's Variety)
Precise Plus
Sensible Choice
Showbound Naturals
Solid Gold
Spots Stew
Triumph
VeRUS
Wellness

yes Merrick Pet Care


http://www.merrickpetcare.com/store/detail.php?c=14&s=20280

2008-01-17 05:31:55 by abbyful