Thomas asks…
I need help finding a corn-free dog food that is also a “stone formula”. Please help!?
My dog has a history of bladder stones…. she had surgery recently to remove these. She must stay on a “stone formula” dog food the rest of her life to help prevent the stones from recurring. Right now she is eating Hills CD prescription dog food. She also has skin yeast. I think she may be allergic to corn and I would like to try her on a dogfood that is corn-free, but it must also be a “stone formula”. There are various brands that carry stone formulas, but all that I have found have corn. HELP, PLEASE!
admin answers:
My neighbors dog has stones and he swears by this dog food. He said he got it from his vet down south but it was not available in the midwest (he is a snowbird) anyway – I am not familiar with the indgredients but follow this link to Royal Canin. Where you can find out more.
Http://www.prescriptiondiets.com/
Additional note: Dogs with kidney stones and early stage renal disease are usually put on a low protein diet so the BARF diet would not be a good idea for your pooch.
Paul asks…
I’m confused about grain free Dog Food..?
Grain free food bad? Its go! grain free. I need other opinions since this is what i feed my dog INGREDENTS:
Chicken Meal, Chicken, Turkey, Turkey Meal, Potato, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols (vit. E), Herring Meal, Potatoes, Peas, Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavour, Salmon, Duck, Salmon Meal, Duck Meal, Salmon Oil, Whole Dried Egg, Flax Seed Oil, Brewer’s Yeast, Pea Fibre, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Chicory Root Extract, Mannanoligosaccharides, Pumpkin, Apples, Carrots, Bananas, Blueberries, Cranberries, Lentil Beans, Broccoli, Spinach, Cottage Cheese, Alfalfa Sprouts, Protease, Lipase, Garlic, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Casei, Enterococcus Faecium, Bifido-bacterium Thermophilum, Vitamins (vit. E, vit. C, niacin, inositol, vit. A, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, vit. K, beta-carotene, vit. D3, folic acid, biotin, vit. B12), Minerals (zinc proteinate, copper sulfate,
Thanks! I was just confused becuase an “expert” told me that it was bad for them becuase they need grains and too much protein was bad for them.
admin answers:
Sounds good, I’d feed it to my dogs.
Grains are pretty much filler.. Dogs dont really digest them, and many dogs have allergies to certain grains.
Joseph asks…
how to keep a dog’s ears yeast-free?
i have a 5 year old yellow lab. he’s had chronic otitis (ear problems) since he was a puppy. we’ve been to 6 or 8 vets with this problem, tried every kind of ointment, antibiotics, and allergen-free food, and still can’t seem to keep his ears clean. would appreciate suggestions from anyone who’s managed to figure this out.
admin answers:
Clean his ears twice a day
Lisa asks…
allergen free dog food?
My parents dog has a ridiculous amount of allergies. She is allergic to (amongst other things):
eggs
corn
wheat
rice
oatmeal
barley
brewer’s yeast
carrots
peas
duck
and grass! (poor girl)
My parents have been looking for a pre-made dog food since they’re tired of making their own but most of the allergen-free dog foods I’ve come across have one of the above ingredients.
She can have white potato, chicken, rabbit, venison, beef, turkey, and other things if that helps.
Anyone have any ideas?
(Thanks!)
thanks for the suggestions about allergy testing. She’s already had a detailed allergy test done which is how we know all the specifics of what she’s allergic too. I’ll check out the other suggestions – thanks so much!
admin answers:
Allergies are an immune response. My suggestion to you is that you also start trying to boost the immune system. The first step is to get her on a great diet. Raw, by far (really far) is the best. Although domesticated for thousands of years, a dog’s gut still works the same as the wolf. They have the acids, enzymes and flora that are designed to digest raw meat and bones. A balanced raw diet will cure most, if not all of your dog’s problems. I live in FL where we have a flea problem year round. In my house there are 7 cats and 3 dogs, non of which need treatment for fleas. They don’t need any chemicals (which will also cause immune problems and cause allergies) because they are so healthy, they repel fleas on their own. Raw foods are not compromised by the cooking process. Once food is cooked over 120 degrees, all the enzymes, vitamins and minerals are cooked out. That’s why the last half of the ingredients list on ANY canned or dry dog food, is all synthetic vitamins, minerals and enzymes. That’s like eating fast food all the time and trying to make up for it by taking One-A-Day vitamins. Is it any wonder why our dogs and cats suffer from obesity, bladder stones, diabetes, hypertension, irritable bowel disorders, gas, loose stools, skin problems, allergies, and so on. Dog food companies have had 60 years to make our dogs healthier, and they have failed. The proof is in the vet bills.
I would add a good, cold water, fish-based (not fish liver) oil. The omega-3 fatty acids, balanced with the omega-6 in animal meats, will act as an anti inflammatory and help ease the allergic reaction.
To start, I would also add pre and probiotics, and digestive enzymes. Most of the immune system is located in the GI tract, where nutrients are absorbed (have you seen the DanActive commercial?). When the workings of the gut flora become imbalanced, often you see allergic reaction. Adding these supplements will help the dog’s insides to normalize.
Below are some foods that don’t have what’s on your list. You can go to the web sites to view the ingredients.
For dry food:
Nature’s Variety Instinct
http://www.naturesvariety.com/content.lasso?r=2125631&page=1465&-session=naturesvariety:42B07A841df5333B1EqjPsDBF4CC
For canned:
California Natural Salmon & Sweet Potato
http://www.californianaturalpet.com/products/default.asp?panel=in&id=1423
For raw:
Bravo! (the lamb blend contains carrots)
http://www.bravorawdiet.com/products/original/original_pork.html
Raw Health
http://www.rawhealthpets.com/html/products.html
Carol asks…
another dog food question…canidae salmon grain free?
I’ve been searching for a dry dog food to fit both dogs (1 year old american bulldog roxy and 6 month old pit dax) I am currently on nutro ultra which is no good according to vast research on dog food analasys and long hours on the floor of the surronding 25 miles of feed stores and pet specialty stores I’ve discovered the ingredients are not good and the food is over priced I want what’s best for my dogs on a budget I can afford and meeting quality requirements I desire, that being said I’ve came to canidae grain free salmon dry dog food. I was wondering what you all think if anyone feeds it and do you think protien level is too high go to the canidae website and check it out. And if they’re too high and I go ahead with it what circumstances do I face if its just energetic dogs that’s fine but I’ve heard kidney problems and that’s not ok. Also roxy has skin issues to name a few… yeast infections in her vaginal area, between pads of feet in ears on stomoch under chin, also compat anal constipation and loose stool never regular bowels. And there’s been more! These have decreased since switching to nutro ultra but I know they can be less if not gone. I have had her to plenty of vets they have mostly reccomended benedryl or some type of pill or special medicated diet, no thanks! I know that there’s a food out there that can help her I just haven’t found it. If anyone has had any real experience with this please lend your advice. I’ve never had such a ‘sensitive’ dog. Oh and no raw diet time consuming and don’t have room to store enough meat to buy bulk
admin answers:
You’re right that raw is indeed the best, but if you’re not ready for it (though it’s not as complicated as it initially seems), then yes, definitely feed a premium grain-free food.
I fed Taste of the Wild High Prairie (buffalo) and though my dog did “fine” on it, he did TERRIFIC on raw prey model, most noticeably in his gastric system – no more flatulence, less stool, more compact, dry stool, and the stool had almost 0% smell to it – on kibble, even a high-quality kibble, he farted up a storm, it stank to high Heaven, and he constantly had semi-soft, stinky stools.
I wouldn’t be terribly concerned about kidney disease, to be honest with you. Yes, the protein levels are higher, but a healthy dog is designed to metabolize a high-protein diet – they’re carnivores, after all.
It’s unfortunate that veterinarians in this country are taught to TREAT conditions with drugs and whatnot, instead of practicing the appropriate preventative care and treating symptoms with natural cures and backtracking to determine the CAUSE, not just obtusely treat the EFFECT.
I’ve not used Canidae, but their grain-free variety is supposed to be quite good. I recommend you at least try it, and I would absolutely supplement your dogs’ diets with raw food occasionally (though never fed WITH kibble, as they are digested at different rates and due to gas build-up from kibble, you don’t want to risk a bloat). Give them a chicken breast or drumsticks now and then, and a meaty cattle bone now and then for premium dental health.
I hope this is helpful to you – good luck with your dogs! : )
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