It's time again for me to find out what dog kibbles do you feed your furkid. Sorry if this comes too often for some of you who were here when I did the last poll. I couldnt find it anymore and Casper is turning 1 year old so I want to get him adult dog kibble but had no idea what to get. Come, please share your thoughts with me - appreciated.


Cheers,
Pennywise

He is eating Innova for puppies (red bag) now. I am asking to see if there is anything else to change to for better adult kibble choices.

Hun, where you saw Westie today? I am looking for a female.

The breeder gave him Pro Plan, then I gave him Nutri Source (which I only found out on Sun that it wasnt good). Then I gave him Eaglepack, Orijen and now Innova. I was thinking of California Natural also. I noticed that California Natural and Innova are both from the same manufacturer called Natura, right?

Acana? How does it fare?

Maya is what breed oh?

This post has been edited by Pennywise: Sep 10 2007, 12:18 AM

Got a few? Oh, you mean today's event is it? I was thinking where you saw Westies... so California Natural is bland and no taste? I need something tasty but not too high in protein like Evo or Orijen as 40% for a indoor dog is TOO much in my opinion. Unless I bring him out everyday to run about, it's excess protein turned into fats and skin problems.

Any suggestions besides Acana?

Can you post a picture of this particular brand?

Oic... I have heard of this brand but never really look into it. Will try later.

What's barf?

Canidae seems like many people use, is it better than Science Diet?

I tried Eaglepack before, Casper dont really like. Some more I read on many sites / review say Eaglepack is over-rated. So, I'm not sure but mainly I dont buy because Casper dont eat.

Innova Evo is like Orijen 40% protein, not suitable for Casper - skin problems. Canidae, is it available at your shop? How much per pack those 2.5kg or 3kg pack.

Seems many people use Blackwood and at the same time many now using Acana. I will look into Acana as I was told by a pet shop that Blackwood packs of punch = heaty, etc.

Ok so Nutro is out from the list.

California Natural, Hun said bland so some picky eaters like my Casper probably wont eat it.

I am tempted with Orijen but then it gives Casper skin problems.

If like Hun say, Royal Canine taste good, then dogs wont like other brands - wouldnt that be very troublesome?

But Hun says California Natural taste very bland. Err... this may sound rude but do you taste dog food? Any review on CN?

Yes it is available in Malaysia for about RM46 at Seapark Pet Supplies, SS2 or you can also buy from White Palace from this forum.

RM46 for 2.5kg but this is for Puppy wan.

I think White Palace started Dog Lover Restaurant! V3!, Come Dine in & talk talk, got aircond~~~ also... If you have a big or active dog, Orijen is the way to go after reading so many good reviews.

However, for me, Westies are prone to skin diseases and mine is at home everyday indoor so 40% protein is not necessary for him.

Science Diet? Anyone using?

I have heard about Blackwood since before I had Casper. For me, Blackwood is like Orijen / Innova Evo wanna-be. They packs a punch in nutrients but not as much as Orijen / Evo.

I am thinking of getting Innova but that happen to be the bloody most expensive dog biscuit I have ever bought. At the same time, I am tempted to try Royal Canine but then since it smell so good, I worry Casper wont eat anythign else (yes, he is a picky eater).

Wow, are you sure? My gf is feeding her Japanese Spitz this brand. Never thought its that bad.

Do you have any URL that says such statement? I'd like to prove it to her. Thanks.

Innova make the poo smell bad ah? Innova or Innova Evo? They're different right?

Acana or Blackwood... I think I might try out Acana. By the way, why orange juice? I thought dogs stomach very acidic - so if with orange juice... then wouldnt that be very bad?

Because they are friendly and helpful. They are also a pro at grooming Westies. ihawk98 and myself goes there. Its the same row with the Poh Kong.

Yes, I also think they are friendly and very honest. They have taught me many things when I told them I am first time dog owner.

Where you live? Is SS2 very far from you?

madmoz,
THanks for the link, I will show it to my gf tonight and make sure she stops with Science Diet.

Pet shop suggested that Blackwood is actually very compact, hence no need to feed much. If feed much, then sure a lot of 'goldbar' will drop out.

Recommend me a hollistic dog food that is not 40% high in protein (like ORijen and Evo) and yet its not bland (like California Natural) and not over-rated (like Eaglepack). Hehehe... Thanks in advance!

Canidae and Go Natural eh? Ok... is Acana hollistic as well?

Its quite hard for me to find Go Natural, so I think Acana is possibly my choice, especially when they are from the same manufacturer as Orijen.

Canidae, Blackwood or Acana?

Can I get samples of these in the pet store?

I dont want to lari to Pet Safari every time I want to purchase dog food neh. If can, I prefer to support local pet store in Klang or some friends like jtl or Seapark Pet Supplies. One of the reason why I go Seapark Pet Supplies is that, if I'm their long time customer, buy everything and even grooming got special price - so that makes me happy.

Ok, just let me research first. One thing I dont really like is those dogfood labelled for all life-stages. I also need to find a brand where I can find in Klang also so I dont have to travel up and down every time I run out.

Wah liao ehhh... Acana got Ajinomoto is it?! Are you serious or not? Regardless, I think I'd give it a try since they are from the same manufacturer as Orijen. Actually, my sis tempted me to get ORijen again. I also want to get Orijen wan but then due to skin disease, I cannot get them for Casper, even if I feed him 30% less. 40% protein is too much for a indoor non-active dog. Even the review in dogfoodanalysis said so.

How's the comment? Why did you change then?

Wah liao eh, not many ppl eat kibbles wan leh. HAhahahaha...

Yea lor... blackwood also so popular. Yea, everyone likes Orijen cause 40% protein, but if dont burn out or convert to muscles, becomes fats.

Wont overweight wan laaaa... just feed him little portion lor.

I felt that Eaglepack is over-rated somehow. It was one of the brand I wanted to purchase most but after my dog didnt like it, I felt like it's no good for me and hence become over-rated. Even non premium dogfood, my dog can finish a 3kg pack but Eaglepack, nearly had to throw away.

Royal Canine and Blackwood are my other options after Acana. Yes, I normally buy from there so I will go kebas some sample pack. Yes, they do and they gave me Evanger before but Casper ALSO dont really like. Good luck with Orijen - shd not be a problem if you play with your dog a lot,

Yeap that is correct.

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Added on September 11, 2007, 11:18 pmYes, I had the same skin problem with my West Highland. So I changed his kibbles to Innova and now he is about 1 year of age, I started this topic to help decide on which adult dogfood to go with.

I feed my Westie twice a day, once at 8am and another at 6pm. Orijen is really too much protein for my small dog (weighs 7kg) and then inactive lifestyle with only play indoor.

This post has been edited by Pennywise: Sep 11 2007, 11:18 PM