Expert: Herbs, NuVet Plus Supplements, Dog/Cat Food Recipes; ( Marie) - 11/17/2009

Question
My wife and I do small breed dog rescue mostly on our own we have about 25 pups. We have been trying to find the best dog food that we can at a reasonable price. Most of our guys are in the toy group ie; Shitzus, Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Pugs, Poodle?? and all ages from 6 months old to 15 years old. We are so confused as we are trying to keep their food as grain free as possible and we have to be careful that the protein level is not too high as one of ours is diabetic. We have tried several different premium foods but would like to settle on one or two to stay with. We also supplement their food with green beans and chicken or beef.
I guess what we are asking is can you recommend a food that is complete, grain free and a protein level that works for all of our guys??

Richard and Linda Janelle

Answer
Blue Buffalo dog food; Natural Balance Dog foods; Orijen dog foods;
A few more links to quality dog foods:
High Quality Foods:

Blue Buffalo- http://www.bluebuff.com/
Wellness- http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/
Natural Balance- http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/
Taste of the Wild- http://www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com/
Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul- http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssou…
Solid Gold- http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/
Merrick- http://www.merrickpetcare.com/
Orijen- http://www.orijen.ca/orijen/about/
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Hi Richard and Linda, Well, you have a good sized group over at your place.
I can suggest some brands to investigate.

Evangers - this is not 100% grain free , ( an excellent company)
http://www.evangersdogfood.com/dog/40101.html

Merrick / BEFORE Grain - OH, such a good food
http://www.merrickpetcare.com/store/bg_dry_dog_food_1.php

Innova EVO does make a reduced fat food - grain free

Canidae grain free ; many choices here;
http://www.canidae.com/dogs/grain-free-als/dry.html

HOPE the above links help you.
They are all good foods that I have used with my clients.


Best Wishes....

Marie Peppers LPN MA
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Don't forget your doggie vitamins:
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