What kind of dry dog food do you guys feed your dogs?

I swear there is a complaint about all dry dog foods. I have been feeding my dogs canidae, and chicken soup for the pet lovers soul and there is a list of complaints about deaths and them getting sick....Chicken soup for the soul changed their ingredients this is why the dogs got sick...does any body know more about this? Does anybody know which dry dog food is safe?

I feed my dogs Artemis, Fresh mix Formula, dry dog food. And i mix it with a little bit of Trador Joes Wet dog food.Hears the ingredients for the wet food from Trador Joes.Ingredients for Chunky Beef Dinner:Sufficient Water for Processing, Beef, Chicken, Textured Soy Protein Product, Animal Liver, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate,Carrageenan, Cassia Gum, Choline Chloride,Vitamins (Vitamin E,A,B12,D3 Suplements, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement),Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite).This is a product of the U.SAnd at bottom of can it says "Trader Joes Chunky Beef Dinner Premium Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles of all life stages"I do recall they voluntarily took these canned dog foods off the shelves during the dog/cat food recalls, a few years back, although their foods werent on the recall list.

I feed my dog Taste of the Wild and she's healthy and happy. I also know hwo to make homemade food for her and I give her a little something special mixed in with her dry food whenever she's been extra good. :)The thing about a lot of big-brand dog food is that when all they say on the label is "bone meal" or "meat by-products" and don't specify what animals it is from specifically, that is good enough for regulation, and that means they can and sometimes DO put euthenized pets in the food, not to mention other animals that your dog would not normally eat and there fore may get sick and die from. It is best only to buy foods that specifically say what came from what animal, etc, because they can't lie, they can just "withhold" information.

I use Merrick Wilderness blend.The fact that you use good brands and cared enough to ask this question at all, means I am confident that you will find another good food for your pet. We don't need to lecture you here!

Innova. It comes in the canned and dry. It is a little more expensive than some but it lasts a long time.http://www.naturapet.com/brands/innova.asp

The very first ingredient on the bag should be meat. real meat (chicken, beef, lamb). One meat, not two or more. Google this and lots of information will come up about it. You will be mortified by some of the things they put into MOST dogfoods, yes, even the expensive ones. If something has been added into the food or "meal' before it reaches the final factory where it will be processed, they DO NOT by law have to disclose what that is!! SCARY huh? I personally feed a raw diet that I prepare for my dogs, but not all people are willing or comfortable with doing this. Me, I couldn't be happier with the changes in my dogs health and overall happiness!Good Luck

I think that the so-called "premium" and "super-premium" dog foods are very good but not good enough to pay that much more for. I stay with the well-known, widely tested commercial brands and supplement with a bit of meat and other goodies as I can. I only ever had one dog have a problem with Purina and that was a shelter dog 34 years ago.

Well, I use the Super5Mix of Wellness so here's a blog link i found on the net that gave a review on the product itself.Hope this helps:http://lnk.nu/blogs.dogtime.com/vh2

There is so much controversy with dog food- it's craziness!! Personally, I feed my dogs whatever brand has the first ingredient being "chicken" or "lamb"...not by-products. I don't buy the most expensive thing out there, nor the cheapest. I feed them eggs several times a week, mixed with milk. They love it & it provides a ton of protein. Bottom line- dogs are able to digest things we cannot. They descend from wild animals, ya know? They can safely eat raw meat...that's what they would eat if they were in the wild. My opinion is, and it's only an opinion, feed your dogs what you can afford & don't sweat it so much. Love them, walk them, play with them...those things are just as important. There are certain things that are poison for dogs, ie: chocolate, certain plants, etc....being a dog owner, I'm sure you're already aware of that list. But other than that, pick a brand of food for your dogs and stop worrying about it!! I hope they are ok Good luck!

Many people spend their time arguing over what dog food is the best and which ones to avoid. While it is important to feed a wholesome, balanced, and healthy diet, each dog will not thrive at peak condition on the same food. Make sure whatever food you are interested in contains named protein sources (chicken, lamb meal, beef....not meat meal or animal product) whole grains (brown rice, not rice gluten) fresh fruits and veggies and no corn, wheat, or soy (these are common allergens and cheap fillers in dog food) Canidae is a great dog food and I highly recommend it, as you mentioned Chicken Soup does have a shady track record and because of this I would avoid it. Most important is how your dog does on the food let the dogs health and behavior lead the way in whichever food you decide on. It is also not ridiculous to use both foods, one bag of canidae one month, then a week of transition to the chicken soup, then chicken soup for a month, transition again to canidae, and so on and so forth. Contrary to popular belief, with appropriate transitions, feeding a dog a variety of food can help to keep their appetite strong and provides some great nutritional variety. Good luck!

I don't recall hearing about any formula changes with Chicken Soup, but I know Canidae made a big change last year and it didn't go over very well. There are risks with everything, no one can give you a fool proof answer as to which commercial food will always be safe. I would look for a food that uses human grade ingredients and has a high meat content. Some foods I recommend:InnovaWellnessNature's VarietySolid GoldTimberwolf OrganicsI don't feed commercial foods anymore, although I do keep up on them, I feed my dogs a natural raw diet. As I said before there are risks with anything, but for me the benefits of feeding far, far outweigh the small risks. My dogs are getting a high quality, highly digestible diet, there health is great, and because I choose the ingredients myself I know exactly what they are getting.

We feed Blue Buffalo Wilderness on our vet's recommendation. Our dog had serious digestive issues with other foods (probably due to grains), and didn't have them with this one, so we stuck with what worked. http://www.bluebuff.com/products/dogs/wilderness.shtml

I feed both of my dogs royal canine had no problem with it

I'm in the UK and I feed Burns for my adult Basset, and Beta for my puppy Whippet (because, much as I know it's not a top of the line brand, she was reared on it and prefers it to Burns, which I tried her on!) plus a very little tinned Chappie with the Burns, and Butchers Blend with the Beta.But you are right, everybody has something dire to say about virtually every food!! Including raw. So it's down to if you find something that suits your individual dog, stick with it, although again, over the years, I've found after about 5 years, I run into sloppy tums/other issues, and have to switch - whether it's down to something lacking in that particular diet or not, I've not figured out.With the rider that not all feeds suit all dogs!! It's just a case of finding out which one suits the individual best.

hi,As more people understand the importance of nutrition to their own health, they're starting to consider what's in their dog's food bowl as well. Food manufacturers are only too happy to oblige, and the latest products are likely to be labeled natural or organic, and include ingredients said to promote health, such as blueberries and salmon oil. That said, it can still be a challenge to sort out high-quality chow from the canine equivalent of junk food.here are some guidelines:http://www.mediumurl.com/?r=540793669980344230615225409631hope this helps.

I feed my dogs Beneful by Purina weight control. I checked with my vet first before I started using it. My dogs are spay & neutered and not that active and they are small dogs. I have always stuck with Purina. Have been using their products for over 30 yrs. You take a chance every time you buy a bag of dog food. Even the best gets recalled from time to time. Best advice I can offer is to check with your vet.

I give my dog Wellness Puppy food and 4 boiled eggs a day. I have a 5.5 month old German Shepherd.

I've been using Iams for decades & will CONTINUE.*I* don't fall for advertising OR the "feed-nazis" propaganda!*I've* TITILED dozens of dogs in conformation & performance. *I'M* not an "I'ze a bedder doggy-mommy cuz I waste more money than you do,nyah nyah" gullible sucker.

You are right. There are complaints about all dog foods. With any food you pick someone will say that food is the best and someone else will say it made their dog sick. You need to find a food with decent/high quality ingredients that will allow your dog to thrive. Dogs are different and where one dog may do well on one food, another may vomit and have loose stools. My goal is a food that has decent quality ingredients, limited artificial dyes (I've seen sensitivity to this), named meats, and as much domestically produced material as possible. My goal in feeding is a healthy dog, shiny coat, formed stools.Currently, I am feeding Blue Buffalo organic chicken and brown rice. It rates a little above average, costs way too much, but meets my qualifications listed. I tend to be picky about my foods and I let this transfer over to my dogs' food, hence feeding the over-priced organic food. I know people who fed Purina Dog Chow and their dogs live 17+ years in excellent health. A food that is safe today, may be tainted tomorrow. This has been seen in the human food supply as well. Know how to check for pet food recalls and keep current and educated on the recalls. Good luck finding a food that works for YOUR dog. Your dog's food is a personal choice.

My dogs like anything lamb and rice, it keeps there bowel movements regular