Purina Pro Plan for Large Breed & Puppy's

[Dawg52]

Ditto. I know many use/respect purina, but I would never feed it to my dogs, after doing the research I have. I think it's always important to do your research, especially with something as important as nutrition.

I don't know what kind of research you use, but the best research to me is talking to actual users of a product. When breeders, show dog owners, hunters, veterinarians etc etc who have used it for years gives it a big thumbs up..........that's good enough for me. I could care less what some dentist who runs a dog food rating site has to say about a product.

[CindersMyGirl]

Oh another fan followed me here

I would just like to point out they didn't follow you here. I think you came. Just sayin. No idea who you are or why that's a problem.

[bett]

i know , from having dogs from guiding eyes, that they use eukenuba, which is a decent, but not THE BEST food. the reason behind it, when i asked, is that when the recipient of the dog receives the dog, they have to be able to afford the food, easily get the food, and they all hope that a "decent" food works for their dogs.dogs that require too much special treatment probably get weeded out of the program and adopted to lucky guys like me.
not every dog has allergic issues to corn or whatever else is in a "decent but not the A1 food".we all, i think, try to do the best by our animals.
i myself, feed kirkland's chicken and rice for adults (a decent, not expensive food) to all 3 of my dogs and it even works for rex, with his sensitive gut .

[Brette]

No idea who you are or why that's a problem.

Cross forum drama lol

[Brette]

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i myself, feed kirkland's chicken and rice for adults (a decent, not expensive food) to all 3 of my dogs and it even works for rex, with his sensitive gut .

My brother has his dogs on that and likes it.

[Labradorable]

If you look at the AAFCO statement I do believe ProPlan Chicken & Rice (Adult) is an all life stages food, so in theory you can feed a pup that from day 1 (on kibble).

You need to find a food that works (a) for your dog and (b) for your budget. ProPlan is a decent food about mid-price-range (there are lots cheaper and lots more expensive and lots comparable/equivalent). The best way to do that is to talk to your breeder, your vet and a local pet store, and most of the time you're better off with a smaller chain store than a big box store.

[Brette]

most of the time you're better off with a smaller chain store than a big box store.

I think so too.

Doing your own research can help you make a decision you feel good about too, and reading the labels. There are lots of dog food comparison sites on the net that can explain what some of the ingredients are on the labels. Some of which are quite gross.

[rai]

how much is a 6month old lab soppost to get daily for nutrition? as the vet said mine is over weight and needs to loose a few pounds i made the mistake of free feeding and now trying to do schuduled meals she seems like she is always starring i want to be sure shure is getting enough food as also have little children around and she is starting to snap at their hands to get food now as well which she never usto any recommendations welcomed as need her to drop a few lbs as she was also recently diagnosed with hip displasia when she was in to be spayed and getting larger and more sore due to the extra weight.

[Luvmydog2much]

Rai, welcome to the forum.

Your dog is not snapping at the kids because it is hungry, this is a training issue.

I am feeding my 7 month old Curly-Coat about 5-6 cups of food.

But if your dog is overweight, cut her back. If she is thin, add more. Its that simple. There is no magic amount.

I would get a 2nd opinion about the hip dysplasia. I don't trust vets who diagnose these things while doing a spay, neuter or any other procedure. Get the weight off her and bring her a doctor who specializes in that sort of thing. Would you go to your GP and only trust him that you have cancer? NO, you'd see someone else.