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I was in a hurry (and on a budget!) in the pet shop earlier and grabbed a bag of their dry food. It's only 18% protein so good for the Beastie.

But have I just bought her a crap type of food?
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I haven't heard anything about it!
 
God Pal used to do tinned dog food back in the 70s/80s - it was really popular when Chum was still Chum (not Pedigree Chum
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No idea who makes it now or if it is any good Im afraid, I didnt realise they were still in business
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What a blast from the past
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Ooooh - just googled - Pedigree still make it
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Hmmm, well my view is that it wont be bad but it wont be wonderful either
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I really thought Pedigree were going kaput (the dog food bit anyway) as they no longer sponsor anything (even dog shows, which they used to be massive in!) and they dramatically withdrew their tradestand and went home at Bournemouth CH show one year.

Maybe having the MARS corporation as your overall owner helps you avoid that situation
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I dont feed Chappie (tinned) because I cant stomach the smell Im afraid, although dogs love it
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It is desperate isnt it - I expect you know I feed Skinners, but at (squints at the sack) 22% protein I expect that is too high for Beastie
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Cant think what to suggest Im afraid, I refuse to feed JWB at the extortionate prices they charge for it (no NEED JWB people!)
 
Yep, 22% would drive her insane I'm afraid
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That's why I stopped feeding JWB, just too dear! I did try Supadog, it was 19% *I think* but then on closer inspection, full of additives!
 
I used to feed it, but it's in the same price bracket as JWB
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I wouldn't mind paying it if I'd been working full time, but I'm currently working part time and my hours might be getting cut
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Thank you for looknig for me
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Just very curious to know where the idea that high protien = high energy? Surely it is sugar content and additives that causes the problem, just as in human children?

I can remember this with laminitis in horses where protien was always blamed for what turned out to be a sugar problem.

It also perplexes me how on earth a carnivre can be diabetic could it be they need more protien and no sugar, oops bit controversial there!
 
KarynK - the feeding her low protein diet has nothing to do with energy. She has an intolerance to high levels of proteins.

MM - I'm finding the cheaper food brands don't seem to do Senior versions? The Pal is only 18% so I shall see how she does on it, she's a bit of a hoover anyway!
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Have you tried the Jollye's own brand dry food in the orange bag? OH feeds his labs on it from time to time and it's not too dear either. My own lab is fed on it and he loves it. Not sure what the protein content is, though I don't think it's anything out of the ordinary.
And OH's sis who breeds yorkies gives it to hers as well!
 
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KarynK - the feeding her low protein diet has nothing to do with energy. She has an intolerance to high levels of proteins.

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That makes more sense as you are talking about Protiens in cooked foods. It was alluded to above and on a different post that it calms dogs down.
 
Have you tried the wilsons dog foods? We have a stupidly fussy retriever who eats it quite happily after he started to turn his nose up at JWB junior when we switched from puppy.

We alternate between the wilsons and the skinners and he is looking just fine on it! I know the cereals they use are used for very high end millers (from the same farms) so quality wise should be good (although it is very much a proper museli rather than a pellet) The working mixes are VAT free as well


link to all the different wilsons dog foods

Hope that helps!!
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