Change of food

[ashtoreth]

So, I'm thinking about a food change for Titus. Theres a few reasons that I'll say later, and a few points that Id like to mention.

First point to mention, I wont switch him to Raw, or wet food. He likes kibbles and it's nice for us. Beside, I've been talking to some vets about Raw and they aren't fully "for it" I also won't go Iams/Eukaneuba, that's a personal choice, I boycott them.

Now, the first reasons is that Titus farts a lot and it's seriously becoming deadly hehe. He was checked at the vet, everything is fine everywhere, he's top shape.

The second is that I lost my job and with the economy, finding a new one might be harder than usual, even with 6 years experience in my field. So I try to cut some costs, WITHOUT DROPPING ON QUALITY. If nothing matches what I feed him already, I wont go cut 5-10$ off just for that.

Right now he's on Orijen for puppy, large breed. Grain free and Canadian, He loves it and it's easy to find in our area.

Any ideas?

[Marty11]

I was feeding Go natural chicken (canadian)for 5 years because it's the highest calorie count for your money. Be careful the dog can gain weight because you think your not feeding enough and offer more. However after saying that I've switched to Fromm just for a change. But that will cost me more in the long run. I am not yet convinced of grain free food...............

[wanderer]

Alternatives could be Horizon Legacy (grain free), Petcurean NOW! (grain free) and Canadian Naturals (has grain) - all three are price comparable to Orijen and have very good quality ingredients. Plus all three are Canadian made which precludes the exchange rate that hampers the USA made foods.

[kandy]

I believe Orijen's other brand, Acana, is also lower priced.

[clm]

You could mix the orijen with a lower priced kibble to help it go further too. I've mixed with Costco's brand Kirkland.
Why do you have him on puppy large breed? I can't remember is he a husky or a malamute?

Cindy

[ashtoreth]

Husky, hes pretty big though, I was suggested large breed because he will be around 70-75 pounds when adults (hes already 60-ish)

[clm]

I would think you could just go the puppy food route, and not worry about it being large breed. I've mixed Orijen, Solid Gold, Natures Variety, all of the really good ones in with the Kirkland with my guys. I'm in no position to feed nothing but the high priced ones at the moment, and I also cook beef burgers and chicken thighs bought at Costco and mix that in with their kibble every night. I cooked burger each or 2 thighs cooked and deboned each. They love it.

Cindy

[ashtoreth]

why? is it cheaper? better for him? (the non large breed I mean) im curious o.0

[kandy]

Normally large breed puppy food has less calcium and phosphorous than other puppy formulas to control the bone growth because large dogs that are allowed to grow too quickly can develop bone problems later on. You could also just feed a normal adult formula rather than a puppy formula. For most large & giant breed puppies, it's recommended to have them on adult food rather than puppy food anyway.