Dog Food

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Originally Posted by labtalk

I heard giving different flavour would give the dog constant runs. Is this true? Also if too much Salmon is not good for humans due to Mercury level, I will not feed my dog salmon either, might lead to organ failure.

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If you stick with the different flavors within the same brand you "should" be okay, but nothing is etched in stone. I think the biggest problem with gas and loose stools is people feeding too much. Premium foods are rich, and higher in calories. Less is better.

As for the salmon, I guess that depends on where the salmon comes from? Not sure on that, but I do know it's not uncommon for dogs to not like fish. Some kibbles are made up of human grade meats, so I don't see mercury levels being an issue in these brands, unless, as you say the mercury is high in all salmon.

I agree, people are often guilty of feeding too much thereby causing the gas/stool issue.

Just as an example 'Loyall' produced by Nutrena(Agribrands Purina Canada) speak directly to an 'Opti-Cook" process which makes starches easier for digestive enzymes to process. This process reduces digestive and stool problems associated with starch. They are not alone in adopting a like process.

As I discovered in my quest for a new dog breed,cancer rates in dogs is way up. I've been on this bent about soy and its relation to cancer. so I check my DF, low and behold.... soy

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Originally Posted by krakadawn

I agree, people are often guilty of feeding too much thereby causing the gas/stool issue.

Just as an example 'Loyall' produced by Nutrena(Agribrands Purina Canada) speak directly to an 'Opti-Cook" process which makes starches easier for digestive enzymes to process. This process reduces digestive and stool problems associated with starch. They are not alone in adopting a like process.

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My brother fed the the loyal for almost a year and had nothing but problems. He switched to Kirkland grain free and hasn't looked back since. He also added the ZINPRO to his dogs diet because of dry skin and cut pad issues and this made all the difference.

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Originally Posted by yellow dog

My brother fed the the loyal for almost a year and had nothing but problems. He switched to Kirkland grain free and hasn't looked back since. He also added the ZINPRO to his dogs diet because of dry skin and cut pad issues and this made all the difference.

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X2 on the kirkland, been feeding it for over 10 years without issue. My last bullmastiff ate it all his life and my 3 month old pooch is now eating it, perfect stools from day one. I keep the feedings to regular times each day and he craps pretty much the same time from one day to the next which which made potty training super easy. Again every dog is different so it's what works.

Kibble is his mainstay but he also get fresh fruit, veggies, and different meat, poultry and fish. Who just want to eat plain kibble all there life.

My puppy now eats fresh celery, sweet potato, carrot, and all kinds of berries as treats. I have also introduced raw egg, canned tuna packed in water, cooked chicken, and cooked beef all in small amounts. I try different things every 2 to 3 days to see how he reacts and what his stool looks like.

Like any other dog food....there are numerous levels....hard to judge a total brand based on one level. Most companies produce levels anywhere from bare minimum to a professional level.

I agree always feeding the same food becomes boring with time but I was afraid it might be giving him runs. That is why I tried to always stick with the same ingredients. What are some good brands out there that is good available.

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Originally Posted by deathcharge

I agree always feeding the same food becomes boring with time but I was afraid it might be giving him runs. That is why I tried to always stick with the same ingredients. What are some good brands out there that is good available.

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How old is puppy?

Did he just start getting the runs? Did you just introduce a new food? Has he had runs for a few days? If introducing a new food to fast he will get the runs but things should balance out after a few days...

If not the case you need to try something else. If he has had the runs for more then a few days that is not good, maybe something else is going on... He can then get dehydrated. Give him some plain rice to try and control this and see a vet

I know of many people who switched from Loyal and Purina that now feed the Kirkland brand. Some dogs do well on garbage dog food brands while others don't. I know of a racer who swears by O'Roy dog food and her dogs do well on it.

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Originally Posted by yellow dog

I know of many people who switched from Loyal and Purina that now feed the Kirkland brand. Some dogs do well on garbage dog food brands while others don't. I know of a racer who swears by O'Roy dog food and her dogs do well on it.

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My first sheppard put out some big turds from them 50lb bags :D