"starcat" wrote in message
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"sighthounds & siberians" wrote:


Here's what I said, in case you didn't see it:

I don't really know anything about Waltham and have never fed that
brand. I hesitate to recommend a specific brand because I don't know
what's available in your area or how much you're able to spend on a
dog food. Also, one of the brands I used to recommend, Innova, was
just bought by Proctor & Gamble, which is the company that bought
Iams. It is not unreasonable to think there might be the same sort of
changes coming in Wellness that occurred in Iams.

I think it's important to get some basic information about dog foods
before making a decision. This site is an independent review of dog
foods, and contains a lot of information on what to look for in a dog
food:

http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/

Here's another site that has dog food reviews, tips on choosing a
food, what to avoid, etc. It also has information on how to read a
dog food label and the AAFCO definitions of dog food ingredients.



I'm sure Orijen is on both of those sites. I'm not familiar with it
and don't think it's sold in my areas. You really ought to do your
own homework on food choices for your own dog. If you are just
waiting for someone to tell you what to do, I can't help you.



I agree with sighthounds & siberians that doing your own research is best.
That dogfoodanalysis site is great - I have used it myself, and it has a
wealth of information. One thing I've found interesting is how a
particular brand can have a type in the 6 star category and another in a 5
or 4 star category. Anyway, do your own research and choose one of the
better quality brands that works for you and your dog. I feed Blue
Buffalo Wilderness, which is grain free and works for our dog. It's not
cheap, though, but it is the best brand we've fed this dog, so it's worth
the cost to me. Wellness is another good brand, but if it becomes another
IAMS, I wouldn't get too attached to it. (And what a shame if it does
become another IAMS.)

My Cavalier was on Orijen since he came home three years ago, but I've been
raw feeding him for the last three months. I did a great deal of research
and decided Orijen was the best food I could find in my area. It's
Canadian, no grain, and rates as high as you can get at the
dogfoodanalysis.com site. It's pricey, though, so keep that in mind. For
me, I am lucky enough that the price was not a big concern, but I know it is
for some folks, especially those with larger, or multiple, dogs.

But nothing will substitute for your own research, as said by others.