Expert: Delores Beck - 5/3/2009

Question
Hello,
Can you recommend what is a good-nutritional, healthy dog food that I can purchase at the grocery store and or Petsmart? Something that my dog won't gain weight. He is a active guy. He is a 4 year old Cocker Spaniel. At this point finances are low and going to the vet for food is not a option.

Answer
PetSmart carries AvoDerm which is really the only good food they do carry.  And it's far superior to what the vet would give you.

They also carry Organix which I usually don't recommend because I find it too low in calories.  But it is well formulated.

If you have a PetCo nearby, they are now carrying Cesar Milan's dog food - Solid Gold also.

Whatever you choose, switch him over slowly and do mix canned and kibble.  Canned food is higher in protein, less processed and has fewer carbs.
Delores