i was reading an artical about dogs on... dogs.about.com/... came accross this ad about commercial dog food.This video is another good reason i switched to raw.Some of the things that are mentioned alot of us already know anyways here's the link.Have a great weekend everyoneDeerClan ... more >>

I've started feeding my GSD the Wellness venison jerky treats. I'm also considering at some point rotating in the EVO RM (which includes venison) for his kibble.In that back of my mind I have this slight reservation......I remember hearing publicity about chronic wasting disease in deer. I ... more >>

I have a question for those who feed a grainless canned diet to their cats, such as Wellness and Innova Evo.How much do you feed daily? My cat has been having very liquidy stool since I started giving her Wellness about a month ago. I don't think it's diahrrea though. She goes in the litterbox ... more >>

I recently read up on what I've been feeding my pets, and was annoyed to find out that Iams and Purina One were not as good as they claimed (or worth the price they charge).I made the switch from P1 to Canidae for the dog, but the cat is not liking switching to Felidae, and one person commented ... more >>

Hello again.I was just talking to my mom, and we were wondering if eggs are dangerous for dogs?I noticed a lot of people on the forum feed raw or cooked eggs to their dogs without problem, but my mother insists that she has heard that eggs could cause a reaction so severe it could result in ... more >>

Hi guys, I am dog sitting for friends of mine. She is an 18 month boxer named Ruby, very sweet girl . I have noticed while watching her that her allergies are getting more severe than they have been when we watched her in the past. We have had her for a couple days and she is itching ... more >>

My Standard Schnauzer is on Solid Gold-Hund NFlocken for 5 months now. Unfortunately she seems to have trouble tolerating the Lamb-mushy none formed stools. I contacted Solid Gold and they suggested I use d-zyme powder and if that didn't work that I would have to switch her food. My other pup is ... more >>

Hi all,I have been feeding our 1 & 1/2 yr old black lab Summit for the past 6 months or so...with no complaints. However, when I open the last bag we purchased the kibble looked very different - the colour was much darker, the shape was very flattened and it almost looked ... more >>

Does your dog have soft stool?Any good or bad things you have to report after moving to this ... more >>

Anyone know anything about TLC Whole Life Pet Food? It's what my breeder feeds her ... more >>

I am confused. I had read somewhere that you could just feed kittens freely because they are growing and developing etc. However, my vet doesn't agree. She said to follow the instructions on the bag. I am feeling them Medical Growth Development and goodness!!!! ONLY 1/3rd a cup a DAY for any ... more >>

Hey, my cat boots just had five healthy kittens until about yesterday. Athena, the biggest of the litter, has suddenly began acting sick. He has a little touch of diahrea, he threw up twice today, and is sleeping a lot. He doesn't want to play, he doesn't want to do really anything. I'm 99% ... more >>

Has anyone ever used this food before? Our vet has recommended it for Jaida, as a preventative measure to reduce wear on her remaining legs, especially her front leg which will now bear the majority of her body weight. I've only recently become more aware of the ingredients in my pet's foods, ... more >>

Hello,Is there a website available that lists the best cat food available. ... more >>

Hi all!My mom has finally seen the light and made a choice, and from now on she will feed Innova or Canidae (whichever she finds) to her dogs instead of Prescription Diet and Kirkland. It took a while to convince her completely, but it is done at last! Those ingredient lists we find here on the ... more >>

Canidae says dog's should have 25% canned food. Well, I flat can't afford that much Canidae canned, although she is on the dry.So my question: is Alpo canned better than no canned, or is it so bad she's better off having canned only every other week at the ... more >>

I need some help and will do a very quick summary of our life with Eddie.Today marks 3 weeks of ownership. 3 days after bringing home from breeder Eddie almost died from severe giardi, coccidia, and glucose levels that couldn't even be read. 3 days in hospital on IV and meds $1500. Very small ... more >>

I apologize if this has been discussed. I did a search and didn't really come up with much.I live in a city of 115,000 or so, there's a PetSmart and a Petco but after reading this forum (and doing some other research) it appears that I'll have to drive about two hours to St Louis if I want to ... more >>

Ok, so I dont trust commercial foods at ALL (kibble, canned) . To me most of these companies are just money grabbing conglomerates that dont really care about the animals. There full of chemicals, by-products, digest and other stuff that I really dont want in my pets system. With these out of ... more >>

should have the vet prescribe this food for my puppies diarrhea ?? see my other thread i read alot of good things about old mother hubbards Wellness puupy5 mixand the puppy had diarhea after a week of eating it, i thought maybe cuz of new water, in a new home, being separated from his brother, ... more >>

Hi, just wondering if I need to trasition/mix the Orijen LB puppy formula with the adult formula when we switch Dazy? She's got 1/4 of the puppy stuff left, I am about to buy the adult formula...cuz she's all growned up!!! I can hardly believe it. ... more >>

Hi!I'm making an inquiry on my mom's behalf. She has two shelties, and I have recently persuaded her to switch to a healthier diet for her dogs (they were both on Hill's). She has switched to Kirkland for now, but she would like to find some of the higher quality dog foods.Is there anyone in the ... more >>

Hi My 6 yr old spayed rescue kitty has constipation. she is still eating and active does not seem to strain and fhe vet doesnt think it serious However what can i feed her to reduce this I feed her wet food and try to avoid wheat gluten I have been told a little olive oil in her food or ... more >>

I've finally got my new German Shepherd puppy. He's 15 weeks old now and of course is teething. Ive made up cloths soaked in broth & frozen them but would like some other ideas for aiding him. I know it's not going to last long (thank goodness)! ... more >>

I just found out last week that Zoe, my ShihTzu has crystals. She was first put on Hills, but wouldn't eat it. I now have her on Royal Canin Urinary SO, and this she will eat.I am not crazy at all with having to feed this food. For the past couple of years [she is now 4] I have fed her Natural ... more >>