In article (Harry) writes:
Hi,

I have a 4 month old Bichon Frise who doesnt like dry food. I have
tried Science diet Natures best, Purina Puppy Chow and Wellness dry
foods and she barely ate them. Then I gave her some Science Diet
canned food and she ate it like she never ate before. I know dry is
supposed to be better for her, but It seemed like she wasnt eating
enough before. Any advise would be appreciated.

1. It is true that Bichon's easily develop tartar. It is
best to address this by brushing your dog's teeth every
other day with doggy toothpaste.

2. As for dry dog food being better, you should know that
the incidence of bladder stones is higher for dogs fed
kibble than those fed dry dog food.

You should also consider that Bichons are prone to bladder
stones as you will discover he

http://www.bichon.org/stonestable1.htm


I know all this because my beloved Max is a Havanese, a Bichon
cousin, who has had bladder stones is on a special diet.

Best wishes for success.

--Marshall