Dog is 3 3/4 yrs old, from day 1 tried dry, it totally refuses it, tried wet can, it'll eat it off and on, tried combining, all brands, most recently tried the farmers dog, so far it loves it, my walllet not so much. Now i'm contemplating just buying jumbo packages of ground meat and mix with rice and throw in some peas & carrrots for color...?
boscoe
the farmers dog
That's not going to be balanced though.
You also need liver plus another secreting organ meat and bone; or supplements to add the vitamins and minerals that would be missing. You could also have a look on www.dogfoodadvisor.com to see what cheaper alternatives are available.
You also need liver plus another secreting organ meat and bone; or supplements to add the vitamins and minerals that would be missing. You could also have a look on www.dogfoodadvisor.com to see what cheaper alternatives are available.
Just mixing your own dog food isn't a good idea because it will not be a balanced diet for your dog. Even if it seems as though it would be if you mix in various things and add variety, you will be missing very important nutrients, micronutrients, and vitamins and minerals which are added in the correct proportions to quality dog foods. Without those on an ongoing basis your dog may develop serious health problems, so I strongly advise you not to do that.
If you check this website: Dog Food Reviews and Ratings | Dog Food Advisor you can see what dog foods are good quality and which are not, and find something within your budget.
If you want to feed home made or raw to your dog you need to learn quite an extensive amount about canine nutrition and make sure you are adding the right supplements-- in the right amounts else feeding the right mixture of bones (the right kind of bones) and organ meats, and so on. It's a lot to learn, but some people do swear by it.
On the other hand, if your dog is refusing food you might want to have him or her checked out by a vet to see if there is a medical reason for the reluctance to eat.
If you check this website: Dog Food Reviews and Ratings | Dog Food Advisor you can see what dog foods are good quality and which are not, and find something within your budget.
If you want to feed home made or raw to your dog you need to learn quite an extensive amount about canine nutrition and make sure you are adding the right supplements-- in the right amounts else feeding the right mixture of bones (the right kind of bones) and organ meats, and so on. It's a lot to learn, but some people do swear by it.
On the other hand, if your dog is refusing food you might want to have him or her checked out by a vet to see if there is a medical reason for the reluctance to eat.
The dog really liked the farmers food compared to everything else i tried. I wasn't crazy about the cost but its for a good cause and saves me a trip to the supermarket to boot. But alas i'm canceling the farmers market anyway. They sent me my first order, 2 weeks worth of food and assured me i'd automatically receive my next order when my first batch was finishing up, give or take a day. Now my dogs food finishes up tomorrow, 5/8 and the farmers eta for next delivery is 5/12 - 5/15. For what the farmers charging, thats horrible scheduling. Will next give Ollie a try...
I suggest not choosing a food, just because your dog likes it. There are many commercial companies that make their dog foods more attractive to a dog's palette, by adding things...LIKE SALT!
Not saying that about Farmer's Dog, since the reviews are good, and mine have never tried it. Besides being too costly (especially having 2 large dogs); the idea of a subscription service for dog food is totally unnecessary for me. Wouldn't have one for people food, either.
Not saying that about Farmer's Dog, since the reviews are good, and mine have never tried it. Besides being too costly (especially having 2 large dogs); the idea of a subscription service for dog food is totally unnecessary for me. Wouldn't have one for people food, either.
Ollie order just arrived, no idea if the dog is gonna like it yet, but so far it gets one star for using dry ice as opposed to that dissolvable styrofoam insulation that the farmers dog uses. Got a kick out of the farmers dog suggesting to dissolve the styrofoam down my sinks drain, i wonder if they'll pay for the plumber if that toxic goo re-solidifies in the pipes. Now i'm off to throw the left over dry ice into my dogs water bowl...
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This was the free sample included in my order, Ollies must put dog crack in these things, at least they're chewy, takes the dog more than a minute to finish one off, sample bag has less than ten minutes worth, probably too expensive for a full hour...
EDIT: Curiosity got the better of me, had to have a taste, not bad, that said, to close to people food, thus must be bad...
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EDIT: Curiosity got the better of me, had to have a taste, not bad, that said, to close to people food, thus must be bad...
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Wild Earth could be a great solution for your dog, as it offers plant-based, nutritionally balanced meals that are often well-accepted by picky eaters. It's also generally more budget-friendly than The Farmer's Dog. You can try starting with a small bag to see if your dog enjoys it and slowly transition to it over a week.
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