Expert: English Bulldogs ( Marie ) e-mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com - 8/26/2009

Question
QUESTION: hi there i have a 9 month old British bulldog , we have been feeding him on science plan and was advised to feed him on royal canine on making this switch by weaning him it has become obvious that the food is no good for him and upset his stomach, we shop at petsmart and theres to many different sorts to choose from . iv read a lot on Internet stating that a lot of the foods that are more expensive are not really that good, can you please advise me the best food to feed him .he tends to gulp his food down very quickly and we sometimes add a bit of water to slow him down when eating .
thank you for taking the time to help
sue

ANSWER: Well, do they sell Innova EVO: Wellness Core ; Merrick ; Solid gold?
I am not sure what is available in your country.

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QUESTION: hi thank you for the quick response . here is a link to the shop were we can buy dog food from
http://www.petsathome.com/find/category-is-2+dog/category-is-2f+food/category-is

Answer
The best food I saw at this link is this one :  ( the U.K. sure doesn't have the foods that are available in the USA...

Wainwrights brand

Wainwright's Complete Puppy Food with Turkey and Rice---

Wainwright's Complete Puppy Food with Turkey and Rice is a nutritious complete puppy food that is specifically formulated to be gentle on your puppy's digestion; excluding many of the ingredients which are known to commonly cause allergies. Made with high quality ingredients, rich in vitamins and minerals and contains a minimum of 29% Turkey and 25% brown rice, to help give your puppy the complete nourishment it needs. Suitable for puppies up to 12 months old.




Made from high quality ingredients, including a minimum of 29% Turkey and 25% brown rice; Wainwright's Complete Puppy Food for Young Dogs is infused with:-

o Essential Dietary Fibre - to maintain a healthy digestive system;
o Highly Digestible Carbohydrates - brown rice is gentle on your dog's stomach and full of goodness;
o Natural Protein - to help support and maintain muscle growth and development;
o Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids - for a healthy, shiny coat.
o Beta Carotene - a source of Vitamin A, benefiting your dog's eyes and skin;
o Natural Trace Elements - derived from seaweed.

Wainwright's Complete Puppy Food for Young Dogs is hypo-allergenic and suitable for puppies up to 12 months old.

Wainwright's Complete Puppy Food for Young Dogs is part of the Pets at Home Nutrition Centre.
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Main Flavour:
Main flavour(s): Turkey

Min % Incl. Main Flavour(s):
Minimum content of main flavour: 29%

Daily Feeding Guide:
Small Breeds 5-12kg: 35-140gm Medium Breeds 12-25kg: 100-370gm Large Breeds 25-45kg: 275-500gm Giant Breeds 45-70kg: 405-600gm. Please always ensure that fresh drinking water is available. Puppy's weight is stated it's anticipated Adult weight.

Ingredients:
Turkey Meat Meal (Min. 29%), Rice (Min. 25%), Whole Grain Barley (Min. 10%), Potato Protein, Refined Poultry Oil, Whole Linseed (Min. 4%), Sugar Beet Pulp (Min. 4%), Low Allergen Poultry Digest as Gravy, Alfalfa, Monosodium Phosphate (Min. 1%), Natural Seawood (Min. 0.4%), Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Methionine, Marigold Extract, Yucca Extract, L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract.

Typical Analysis:
Protein 30%, Oils and Fats 15%, Fibre 3.8%, Ash 7.8%, Vitamin A 12000iu/kg, Vitamin D3 1200iu/kg, Vitamin E (a-tocopherol), 600iu/kg, Copper (Cupric Sulphate) 12mg/kg. Contains Tocopherol rich extracts of natural origin. Vitamin E and C as EC permitted antioxidant. No added colourants, flavourings or preservatives. Vitamin declaration is valid until best before date printed with batch number on back of pack.