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JE-UK · 01-04-2012, 11:53 PM

I feed Orijen/Acana mixed with NatureDiet wet food, and mine thrives on it. The kibble is very palatable (I use it for training too), and I have had zero issues with quality in 2.5 years. I do wish they sold it in smaller bags; even the 2.5 kilo takes us some time to get through and I sometimes throw out the last of a bag if I think it's gone stale.

PoodlePowerBC · 01-05-2012, 06:25 AM

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I know there are a lot raw food fans on this forum, but for those who prefer feeding kibble or don't have time to do it, I suggest checking out the Goodguide.com. It's an independent website that provides consumers with expert ratings and information about the health, environmental and social performance of products and includes many pet food companies.

I just checked out the Goodguide site and for the dog food part I'm afraid I don't agree. They posted Science Diet Adult Healthy Mobility as the #1 dog food??? On the dog food adviser, which gives a total break down on the food, it's posted way down the list as a #2 (They rate 5 as best - 1 as poorest quality) IMO you might want to check both sites to get the best ingredient accuracy. Dog food adviser does not calculate "environment" or "society" ratings

louise · 02-20-2012, 12:17 PM

what are the recommended levels of Calcium and potassium for puppies? I have a 5 month old standard.

liljaker · 02-20-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PoodlePowerBC

I just checked out the Goodguide site and for the dog food part I'm afraid I don't agree. They posted Science Diet Adult Healthy Mobility as the #1 dog food??? On the dog food adviser, which gives a total break down on the food, it's posted way down the list as a #2 (They rate 5 as best - 1 as poorest quality) IMO you might want to check both sites to get the best ingredient accuracy. Dog food adviser does not calculate "environment" or "society" ratings

I'll stick with Whole Dog Journal Reviews of dog food -- correct I would never believe anything they said once I saw that!

liljaker · 02-20-2012, 12:37 PM

The other thing I notieced on goodguide.com was all the advertising; while searching on the site, lots of advertisements from Blue Buffalo and noticed the corporate logo -- what I like about the Whole Dog Journal reviews is that they don't really "rank" them, but do review them, too and I have found to be very informative and allow you to make up your own minds.

liljaker · 02-20-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PoodlePowerBC

I just checked out the Goodguide site and for the dog food part I'm afraid I don't agree. They posted Science Diet Adult Healthy Mobility as the #1 dog food??? On the dog food adviser, which gives a total break down on the food, it's posted way down the list as a #2 (They rate 5 as best - 1 as poorest quality) IMO you might want to check both sites to get the best ingredient accuracy. Dog food adviser does not calculate "environment" or "society" ratings

I'll stick with Whole Dog Journal Reviews of dog food -- correct I would never believe anything they said once I saw that!