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Offline JFJ

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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #15 on: January 21, 2008, 02:38:55 PM »
Thanks for the info. I have just bought a small bag of Burns chicken and rice to see if he likes it. I'll phase it in with the other and hopefully he will have a gentle 'comedown' from the high protein and additives. Having read the link about IAMS I certainly won't ever be going near that.
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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #16 on: January 21, 2008, 06:19:46 PM »
There isn't really a 'best' food, it depends on the dog. A lot of dogs do well on Burns but when I fed Alfie on it the weight fell off him at an alarming rate, he really didn't do well on it at all and I know other dogs who haven't either. It's really a case of finding what works for your own dog. I use Arden Grange for my lot, it has a stronger meaty smell than Burns and they find it more palatable and do very well on it. Nutro is also good, I've used that a couple of times when I've been waiting for an AG delivery. 'Working dog' brands can also be fed to pet dogs, Autarky is a good one and I know a few dogs on Chudleys and Skinners who thrive on them, they're a good bit cheaper than a lot of other foods as you don't pay VAT.
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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2008, 06:36:42 PM »
I have my lab on Autarky and he is doing great on it (and keeping his weight off)
I had Fern on autarky too but she wasn't putting weight on - but now she is doing brilliantly on Chudley's  :D Braan is also on Chudleys and growing too big  :005:


(Crazyspaniels are you sure he's not a springer??  :005: as he's still growing  :shades: )
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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2008, 06:41:48 PM »
Orrin is on Skinners 'Rough & Ready' and really likes it (looks interesting too, not just brown pellets), she didn't take too well to the JWB. She has a lovely shiny coat as anyone will know who has seen her  :D.

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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #19 on: January 21, 2008, 07:01:20 PM »
Quote from: cazza on January 21, 2008, 06:36:42 PM

(Crazyspaniels are you sure he's not a springer??  :005: as he's still growing  :shades: )

No I told you, he's turning into Tilly  :shades:  The fuzz'll be next  :lol:  although she's been defuzzed today so they'd look even more similar.
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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #20 on: January 21, 2008, 07:09:02 PM »
Quote from: cazza on January 21, 2008, 06:36:42 PM
I have my lab on Autarky and he is doing great on it (and keeping his weight off)
I had Fern on autarky too but she wasn't putting weight on - but now she is doing brilliantly on Chudley's  :D Braan is also on Chudleys and growing too big  :005:


(Crazyspaniels are you sure he's not a springer??  :005: as he's still growing  :shades: )

he's gonna be like his uncle Bilbo, and you know what a handsome devil he is  ;)
Looking forward to seeing him soon, though he'll hate me after I stick a big needle in him (microchip for the nosey ;))
Mine are all on Chudleys and they thrive on it, tried all sorts and settled with Chudleys after nothing put weight on Dobbie - not that he has much weight now, but its better than looking starving
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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #21 on: January 21, 2008, 07:13:16 PM »
Quote from: crazyspaniels on January 21, 2008, 07:09:02 PM
Quote from: cazza on January 21, 2008, 06:36:42 PM
I have my lab on Autarky and he is doing great on it (and keeping his weight off)
I had Fern on autarky too but she wasn't putting weight on - but now she is doing brilliantly on Chudley's  :D Braan is also on Chudleys and growing too big  :005:


(Crazyspaniels are you sure he's not a springer??  :005: as he's still growing  :shades: )

he's gonna be like his uncle Bilbo, and you know what a handsome devil he is  ;)
Looking forward to seeing him soon, though he'll hate me after I stick a big needle in him (microchip for the nosey ;))
Mine are all on Chudleys and they thrive on it, tried all sorts and settled with Chudleys after nothing put weight on Dobbie - not that he has much weight now, but its better than looking starving

Bilbo is a fantastic handsome boy  :luv: 
Yes he's not going to like you so much after that - but I'm sure he'll get over it  :shades:

Yep I had the same problem with Fern and Chudley's has definately helped  :D
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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #22 on: January 21, 2008, 07:13:49 PM »
Like Nicola my dogs love and thrive on arden grange, there are a few really good foods out there its finding the best one for your dog and once you've found it and they thrive on it sticking to it! I find dry food better for mine yours may differ,  ;)
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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #23 on: January 21, 2008, 08:38:13 PM »
Wow, so many choices

Barney loves Iams, but after reading about them I really would prefer to no longer use it

Tonight at Barney's first puppy training class we got given by the trainer a 2kg bag of James wellbeloved, should I try this, mix it in slowly with the Iams?

Hey, this is worse than having a baby    :lol:
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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #24 on: January 21, 2008, 08:51:00 PM »
one of the best dry foods that I have been using is james wellbegood I have fed freddie on it since 12 weeks and he has thrived on it
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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #25 on: January 21, 2008, 08:58:49 PM »
are Wellbegood and Wellbeloved the same thing?


Sorry to ask so many questions
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Offline cazza

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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #26 on: January 21, 2008, 08:59:44 PM »
 ph34r  never heard of wellbegood  ph34r
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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #27 on: January 21, 2008, 09:02:07 PM »
me neither, but that is what Freddie is on according to the post, so thought I would find out
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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #28 on: January 21, 2008, 09:11:44 PM »
Quote from: debsallen on January 21, 2008, 09:02:07 PM
me neither, but that is what Freddie is on according to the post, so thought I would find out

Thnk they have made a mistake  ;) and it should read james wellbeloved  ;)
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Re: What is the best food?
« Reply #29 on: January 21, 2008, 10:44:55 PM »
My two are on Burns and are thriving on it :D
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