Never thought that there are so much Dog FOOD to choose from!
Headache!
Please Note, ALL MY OWN PERSONAL OPINION, think out loud!
Doesn't Represent any Factual research!
Westie is a rather troublesome eater, because of their skin allergy! Online states that they are allergy to wheat, gluten, corn, Chicken, beef etc. Erm maybe easier to state WHAT they can eat! For flour replacement they can take RYE FLOUR and LAMB would be the best protein follow by FISH!
But in the market easily available protein source will be chicken, and follow by Turkey or Beef! But of course we are also looking at how easily available, affordability, nutrition value, and Integrity of the Company!
There are now ALOT of mix out there to choose from, and here are so far the 'look at' list!
- Wellness Super5Mix Complete Health:
Pros : No Meat By-Products, Wheat, Corn, Soy, Artificial Colors or Flavors, Artificial Preservatives. And this Super5mix is also part of the Limited Ingredient for Allergy mix.
Cons : Rye Flour, Menhaden Fish Meal and Tomato Pomace.
Price : US$51.99/30lbs @ Petco
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein Not Less Than 22.0%
Crude Fat Not Less Than 12.0%
Crude Fiber Not More Than 3.0%
Review online show youtube with people opening up their packages finding FISHBONE, cooked Dried fishbones which might choke you puppy or scratch the lining of his insides! Gross! Hubby say we can open the packaging and inspect BUT I am very reluctant to do so because we might miss OUT that ONE bone that KILL him!
- Timberwolf Organics :
Pros : Organic and formulas look very well rounded!
Cons : Uses Chicken fat (Westie famous for chicken allergy!) and not easily available in US store.
Price : US$76.99/33lbs @ timberwolforganics.com
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein min. 28%
Crude Fat min. 18%
Crude Fiber max. 3%
This is highly recommended ONLINE from Singapore Pet Forums, which is not easily available instore here and rather pricey at about US$80/33lbs packet and selling for about SG$190.00 (US$135.00)! So luckily they use Chicken Oil ya!
- The Blue Buffalo Co.:
Pros : Real meat as first Ingredient and loads of WHOLE veggies. Preferred their Ingredient Mix over Wellness brand, easily available. Their Ingredient are clearly LABEL and explained online.
Cons : Menhaden Fish Meal, Tomato Pomace, Salt, Caramel.
Price : US$ 41.99/30lbs @ Petsmart
Crude Protein 26.0% min
Crude Fat 14.0% min
Crude Fiber 4.5% max
Love their packaging and Oatmeal is HEALTHY! And I love how their ingredients are clearly explain and layout of the websites are very clear and easy to manoveur! But we cannot buy PET food because of their Marketing and packaging right!? But definitely my 2nd choice if Solid Gold is not available!
- Solid Gold Health :
Pros : Their Main Ingredient; Lamb, Lamb Meal Brown Rice, Millet, Cracked Pearled Barley. And quoted "never use chemical preservatives such as BHA, BHT and Ethoxyquin."
Cons : Tomatoes Pomace, Ocean Fish Meal. Manufactured by Diamondpets!
Price : US$$52.99/33lbs @ Petco
Protein, Min 28%
Fat, Min 14%
Fiber, Max 4%
Simple, only negative point is their food are manufactured by Diamondpets which is a MAJOR recall FACTORY! So hopefully, Solid Gold has good control and QC over their own produts in Diamondpet factory!
Conclusion :
So far from reading onlines I am swaying towards SOLID GOLD Health Products for Pet, not much negative Press and the only recall food are for CATS! Hahaha ~
As Quoted in Solidgoldhealth.com :
We never use chemical preservatives such as BHA, BHT and Ethoxyquin, which may be related to some diseases in pets. We never use wheat, corn, or soy, which are often genetically modified and common allergens for dogs, causing them to have uncomfortable skin disorders, chew incessantly at their feet, or suffer from chronic problems such as ear infections. We never add animal or poultry fat to our products, as these are saturated fats that may contribute to heart disease and certain types of cancer.
Their Ingredients list are also simple and hopefully they are true to their words on what is stated online! If not my next better choice would be Blue Buffaloes, but they used alot of 'flavourings', what the hell do DOGS need CARAMEL for!?
And the search continue ...
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