https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 09:57:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-961799 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 07:58:19 +0000 bookwormmama 961799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used blue buffalo for a short time, but it gave our dog serious tummy issues :sad: </p> <p>We then switched to Natural Balance, it was the only thing that worked for him (he had a very sensitive digestive system for a long time). It was like $55/bag but the bag was huge and would last several months. We used Natural Balance for about 2 years.</p> <p>We recently got a Costco in our town and they have a dog food just like Natural Balance, but it's only $33 (or something like that)/bag! Same size so it lasts months, but we save $20. Our dog has never had an issue on the Costco food, which is really surprising because every other food made him sick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-961351 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:56:37 +0000 dojo 961351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used Natures Variety Instinct for a long time because our shiba was super picky for awhile. But recently we switched to the Costco brand Nature's Domain salmon and sweet potato and both dogs seem to like it (we also have a pomeranian). We are saving a lot more now that we've switched since it's about half the cost! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-961343 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:49:51 +0000 lemondrop 961343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Natural Balance, I had a bunch of dog food samples from work and let him try them and this was his favorite. He used to be a pretty picky eater, but this food solved that issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-961325 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:32:57 +0000 daniellemybelle 961325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another one for Fromm here! We started out with Fromm Gold but the "regular" Fromm is $10 cheaper &amp; I really don't think there is much difference.</p> <p>When we got him, he was eating Nutro Max, and had the worst gas! Our vet said she has heard of more gas problems on Nutro products than any other food. His eye boogers also cleared up when we switched him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-961017 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:09:56 +0000 futuremama 961017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We feed ours Taste of the Wild. He has a pretty sensitive stomach. After trying Blue Buffalo, Wellness, Innova, and one more I can't remember, we finally found something that works for the poor guy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-961014 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:08:57 +0000 MrsRcCar 961014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We feed our dog Grain Free Merrick. She loves it and it keeps her from gassing us out of the house. We have tried Halo, solid gold, blue buffalo, and wellness. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-960907 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:41:08 +0000 NavyRN2012 960907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Science Diet. It is what he gets when we board him and he likes it better than the Purina we used to feed him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-960707 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:21:48 +0000 LittleFox 960707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We fed Solid Gold for a long time, then realized my dog's skin problems were due to allergies. We did a food trial with Science Diet ZD (prescription), ruled out food allergies (his were environmental), and then settled on Natural Balance Fish and Sweet Potato. </p> <p>How big is your dog? The amount of food will differ by brand, but my 55lb shepherd mix was able to maintain a healthy weight with 4 cups per day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-960588 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:32:46 +0000 betsyboop 960588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We switch between Acana and Orijen. We used to feed our dog raw (Nature's Variety) but it got too messy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-959649 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 13:21:39 +0000 alphagam84 959649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We feed our dog Purina Pro Plan (I believe it's the chicken flavor) and she loves it. We used to feed her a brand from Costco but she didn't seem very enthusiastic about it. Once we switched to Pro Plan she really seemed to enjoy eating more. She's very active and goes on long runs with me and it fuels her well. We buy at Petco and generally wait til there's a sale and we have a coupon so the price isn't too bad! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-959604 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 13:13:53 +0000 Vegmama 959604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Authority Grain Free. One of our dogs has allergies, and we've found that the grain free food really calms her skin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-959445 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:39:29 +0000 nana87 959445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: haha! people always think our guys are collies too even though they're so tiny, or they ask if they're "miniature collies," which I don't think actually exist? I usually just say yes since it's easier but dh gets offended :wink: I'd love to see a picture! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-959392 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:31:47 +0000 sorrycharlie 959392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nana87: holy cow! yeah i'm not convinced he is "pure bred" - his dad was also huge so I'm betting part collie, maybe? everyone is like "oh..is he a collie? um, a sheltie? uh.." HAHA. the girls in his litter were (and still are) peanuts. he was a beast. I'll have to get a picture of him to show you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-959349 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:23:56 +0000 NCSUchick27 959349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We feed our Miniature Schnauzer Blue Buffalo Small Breed Healthy Weight in the chicken and brown rice flavor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-959306 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:18:16 +0000 nana87 959306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we use Precise for our shelties, as do our in-laws, and love it--our dogs are all really healthy on it and my in-laws' last two dogs have lived to about ~16 on it, so we're pretty sold on the brand! it can be hard to find in stores so we get it via wag.com</p> <p>sorrycharlie, your sheltie really must be huge! we have two little peanuts--our baby is 15 lbs and growing and gets 1 cup/day, and our other dog was told he was getting too "padded" at 17.5 lbs so he now gets 3/4 cups of food </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use/page/2#post-959280 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:12:31 +0000 LovelyPlum 959280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meggo5: we do that too! Last night was steamed beets, and she was sooo happy! She also gets yogurt and sometimes some poached meat. She loves it, and I think it is very good for them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use#post-959266 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:09:48 +0000 LovelyPlum 959266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meltini: we love fromms! We used to use chicken a la veg, but she likes the fromms gold better. It is good, because that is cheaper!</p> <p>@sorrycharlie: when we switched to a.better food, we found we could feed less, since there were less fillers. That might help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use#post-959264 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:08:54 +0000 regberadaisy 959264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsjets: that is really interesting. We def notice the ear flare ups during high allergy season but never thought to look to her food! Hm. I think we might try salmon next too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use#post-959259 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:06:49 +0000 Mrs. Twine 959259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: We use it, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use#post-959249 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:04:26 +0000 Mrsjets 959249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: with an elimination diet - we tried to fed him home made foods but he still had issues so we started trying higher end kibbles starting with Chicken and rice to Lamb and brown rice to the Salmon and sweet potato we're on now. We gave the foods months to work through him but his one helped after a week!</p> <p>Also, we can't give left over chicken or his ears flare up, it's crazy how little it takes now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use#post-959235 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:00:24 +0000 regberadaisy 959235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsjets: oh interesting. How did you find out he had a allergy to chicken &amp; grains? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use#post-959225 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:58:19 +0000 Mrsjets 959225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: we feed my Great Danes the Kirkland Salmon and Sweet Potato. We also have an alergy issue with grains, chicken, ect that caused major ear and skin issues and he's finally doing good on this food after we tried a lot of high end brands and its half the price. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use#post-959219 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:55:43 +0000 Shutterbug 959219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to feed him Canidae, but it got recalled last year and we switched to Earthborn Holistic Adult Vantage. He loves it, so we never switched back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use#post-959211 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:54:31 +0000 Dandelion 959211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feed them Taste of the Wild in the mornings, but I prepare their dinner by scratch, with real foods. I pretty much have to prepare a second dinner each night, but they love it and I actually enjoy doing it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use#post-959200 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:52:47 +0000 PurplePumps 959200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We feed him the Costco brand. I'm not sure what food review site I read, but it was actually rated pretty high for dry dog foods and the ingredients look good. $40 for 45 lb bag. Or dog doesn't seem to be picky. We used to feed him Chicken Soup brand and didn't notice any difference switching. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use#post-959155 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:45:26 +0000 MrsBrewer 959155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: It's probably not the "best" or "healthiest" but we feed out dog the Large Breed Puppy Science Diet. We have an 80 lb 8 month old Chocolate Lab mix. He's in perfect health, and it works for him! We plan to move to the Large Breed Science Diet once he's 1 year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use#post-959149 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:43:59 +0000 MrsBrewer 959149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: FWIW, I feed my cats Blue Wilderness food, and they thrive on it! I tried feeding my dog I think it was the Blue Buffalo Basics to him (which is supposed to be the easiest on their stomachs) well it gave him HORRIBLE diarrhea. Like so bad that he was 100% potty trained, but he ended up having like 4 accidents in the house. :-( It was way to rich for his little belly. So just watch out for that!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use#post-959096 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:32:48 +0000 regberadaisy 959096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a "large breed" 65 lb pit bull mix with lots of allergy and dry skin issues.</p> <p>Anyone has reco on a food brand? We currently feed Nutro Max for large breed.<br /> We've done the EVOO and fish oil pills for prolong periods of times and they seem to not have any results. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use#post-959090 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:31:40 +0000 MrsBrewer 959090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meltini: yay! Fromm is actually made in WI right near I live!!</p> <p>Science Diet here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-dog-food-brand-do-you-use#post-959079 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:28:54 +0000 StrawberryBee 959079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Acana (was Pacifica like @spaniellove, then when that one became hard to find when they had production issues I switched to chicken and burbank potato). </p>