Dog food

[jeffreyd]

I too avoid corn. Corn is sweet, and if you have a hyper dog already, it is like adding sugar to their system. While i understand most brands have some wheat or corn in them, if they are first on the list or close to the top, you can figure they are used for mostly filler. I do agree it does hold some nutritional value is not correct but it is a starch rather than a healthy vegetable. It did make a difference in our puppies not to have them on corn. Good point tho 311

[Sutty]

I love corn:

It makes p00p festive

Can be used as bait

tastes great

All kinds of good things!

Disclaimer I don't like it in my fuel...

[houndsman]

I feed my hounds and bird dog High standerd it is a 26 18 really well made feed keeps dogs looking sharp no matter how hard you hunt them always have a nice tight stool.

[Todd Caswell]

I feed proplan performance good food and a good company that supports the dog games.

[duckbuster]

I feed Nutri Source because Chris Ledford uses it and I believe it is a Minnesota company.

[Dave Benkufsky]

I was using Eukanuba until my dog developed watery stools. After chasing things around, I discovered my dog has a allergy to corn and wheat.

I switched to Taste of the Wild Wetlands formula because it is no grain dog food. The stool problem is solved and his coat never looked better. Dog loves it not to terrible on the wallet at $42 for 35lb bag.

Now my buddy he insists on Pedigree and never has had an issue. So each dog is different.

However, I do think there is something with corn, wheat and dogs. The sales guy at the local mill gave me this explanation on dog food.

Would you eat Kraft Mac and cheese every day? You can get all the nutrition you need from it but in the long run it is not the best for you. Now if you eat a balanced diet you will be healthier in the long run. The grain free dog food is more balanced for dogs with less fillers or fillers that actually provide something to the dog.

[R. Miller]

I'm with Tybo my setter is a little over 2 yrs and I've been feeding him NutriSource for about 2 yrs. This fall I went with the Performance for the hunting months as well. No complaints here. He's in great shape and it works very well. Also a MN brand.

The only other one I've thought about trying is Native. Any Native people out there? Also seems like a very good product.

[kentuck_ike]

I love Native, great food, ok price.

[R. Miller]

Yeah I was hoping you'd chime in...saw Bens Brittanys listed on the Natives HSOforum. I didn't realize you distributed too. Very cool. My pet store is going to get me a bag to try. I don't think you can go wrong with both NutriSourse or Native.

[mfabeck]

I use Nutri source for my shorthairs but also mix in some Tuffys since the nieghbors dog likes to eat at our house. Both made at he same plant according to the lable address

[kentuck_ike]

I fed Nutri Source before Native. I switched partly because Native had a better breeder program. Native also has more Calories per serving witch means 2 thinks. 1) it is more digestable. 2) more energy & less weight loss when working hard.

I had a couple dogs that I could not keep the weight on with Nutri Source, after about 2 years of Native they have put on a few pounds & maintained it.

It is a rich food so if you only feed once a day it may cause loose stoles