JW Pet Company Skid-Stop Basic Double Diner for Pets, Large

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This is a nice little non-skid pet food tray, however we did not want blue and Amazon gives you no option to choose a color. It also was a bit too small for our 40 pound Labradoodle, but it works as an outdoor dish when we're camping. If colors vary, at least give folks a chance to choose a color!

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Western Timothy Hay for Small Animals

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Nothing worse than getting the first harvest of Timothy Hay with sticks so hard they can poke a bunny's eye out. And they don't eat them or like to sit on them either. So this bag of SOFT, PLIABLE, green strands went really fast. I will definitely be buying it again. That it is hand cleaned, selecting only the best edible hay is obvious when the bag arrives and is opened. It smells good and fresh too!

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Newmans Own Organic Grain Free Can Dog Food Beef

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List Price: $68.83
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I have 2 male Yorkies, 2 yrs. and 7 mos. They are both VERY picky eaters. They would prefer to eat people food. I have finally convinced my husband and mother they are better with just pet food (although I still catch Grandma slipping them crackers occassionally!) I found that they would rather go days without food than eat dry, very good high quality dry food I might add. Finally I ordered this canned food and I add a small spoonful to their dish with the dry food and mix it all together. Wow, they wolf it down and lick the dish. I also had a problem with them getting up 3 or 4 times in the night and picking at their food. Now they eat AM and PM and sleep better in the night. The food is gooey and soft when I open the can (great for mixing) but after sitting in the refrig. awhile it gets stiffer. I use a spoon I run under hot water and add a drop of hot water and it melts the fat and makes it much more mixable. All I can say is that my dogs love it. Do they still beg? Yes, but that will only end when my mother quits sneaking them bites!

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Kent Marine PhytoPlex

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List Price: $18.33
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This is very watered down but it does well in getting the job done. If you are looking at these it's a good brand but I would recommend spending a little more and getting one that is higher concentrated.

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Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Dog Food, 28-Pound Bag

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Being that I am a vegetarian I was having a hard time feeding my dogs Blue Buffalo Chicken kibble. I just could not do it anymore from a moral and ethical standpoint so I started to research 'Vegetarian Dogs' like crazy. Came to find out most dogs who convert to a vegetarian diet thrive on it and I can honestly say this is true. My dogs are ages 2ish,7 and 11ish, all adopted, all Chihuahuas and all came with their own issues. The one thing we all agree on is that Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula is the best. My oldest dog has seriously just thrived off this food, she is so energetic and happy. My other 2 love it and their coats look so shiny and their nasty dog breath has gone away.

I know my decision was one that many people will criticize and say is 'selfish' and 'wrong' but the bottom line is I did my research, spoke with the people at Natural Balance, told my vet and in the process found out that the worlds oldest living dog was/is 26 and is a vegetarian. So needless to say, I don't think dogs not eating meat is as big of a deal as we would like to think it is. This dog food has changed my life, my dogs lives and the lives of many other vegans I have met who were against getting a dog because they could not find an ethical dog food.

Natural Balance I cannot Thank You enough!!!

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ProActive Health Adult Dog MiniChunks, 7-pound (Pack of 2)

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I fed my dog Iams Proactive Health for five years before realizing that it is a unhealthy, low-quality, and species-innappropriate dog food.

The package states "No fillers." However, take a look at the first five ingredients...chicken, corn meal, ground whole grain sorghum, chicken byproduct meal, dried beet pulp. The last four of the first five ingredients are fillers! Also, the first ingredient, chicken, probably occupies a lower position on the list because, after cooking, most of the moisture is lost and chicken is about 80% moisture. [1][2]

As to being species-inappropriate, have you ever heard of a wolf attacking a corn stalk?

After I started researching dog food, I switched my dog to Taste of the Wild, a grain-free kibble, and Bravo Balance, raw dog food. When my dog was eating Iams, she often left food in her bowl for several hours. Now she eats her food as soon as I give it to her. Also, her coat is softer and she doesn't get constipated anymore (she did every now and then eating Iams).

Yes, Iams is "vet-recommended" and my vet approved of it. However, I have reason to believe that many vets have been improperly and undereducated in nutrition, and the education that they do receive is biased. Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc., which makes "Hill's Science Diet" with similar ingredients to Iams, has created and distributes a nutrition curriculum to vet schools around the world. They also administer the Hill's vet school graduate feeding program, which provides pet food to students at no charge that they can resell for a profit. In addition to providing course materials to veterinary students, Hills's, Iams, Purina, and other well-known manufacturers also offer additional perks for students. [3][4]

Please, do not believe pet food companies' claims without looking at the ingredients for yourself! It's a pay now or pay later situation. If you feed your dog a high-quality, wholesome food now you will have to pay less in vet bills later. The Dog Food Advisor's website, which rates dog foods based on their ingredients, is a great, unbiased resource.

[1] Sagman, Mike. "Iams ProActive Health Adult (Dry)." The Dog Food Advisor Web. September 22, 2011.

[2] Contreras, Sabine. "Ingredients to Avoid." The Dog Food Project Web. September 22, 2011.

[3] Dempsey, Deb. "Why Do You Really Need a Prescription for Your Dog's Food? ...Just Follow the Money!" The American Dog Spring 2010: 98-100.

[4] Messonnier, Shawn, DVM. "What Do Vets Learn About Nutrition?" Tail Blazers Web. September 22, 2011.

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Meow Mix 17.6 Lb Original Choice Dry Cat Food

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I was raised in a house that always had at least one cat being fed Meow Mix. Owning my own cat now, I've done some research on available food choices. Meow Mix is one of the cheapest--and one of the worst.

Not quite like humans, cats will eat until they are nutritionally satisfied *or* full. The problem with cheap brand cat foods is that they use synthetic products, carbohydrate-based fillers, and processed meat by-products. Cats are obligate carnivores. The first two ingredients on Meow Mix's list (the ones used in most abundance in the product) are corn. As a result, cats are getting fewer needed nutrients per serving, causing them to eat until they get full and to eat more over the course of the day.

Healthy food results in a healthier cat. Weight control, shedding, disease development, and more are all influenced by a cat's food. The excessive use of carbohydrate-based fillers in cheap cat foods, as part of this reality, can lead to weight gain and a higher risk of diabetes.

Brands sold in quality pet stores start with Iambs as the "baseline," and even Iambs isn't what I'd call good for your cat. Many of my local shelters feed their cats Iambs as the least expensive acceptable cat food. Even better, companies such as Orijen and EVO make premium cat foods made with very little or no grain content, which are ingredients cats would not naturally eat. Whatever you decide, check the ingredients list. Make sure some kind of meat is listed as the primary ingredient with other meats as close to the top of the list as possible. Also make sure those are actual meats. Meats are better then meat meals, and meat meals are ok (and usually unavoidable). Meat by-products are what you want to watch out for.

The reality is that your cat is not biologically designed to eat a diet consisting mostly of corn or grain. Healthy cat food is more expensive, but your cat will eat less of it, helping to mitigate the cost a bit. I recommend premium cat foods for this reason. They're better for your cat in every conceivable way, and they won't break your bank. Even if you are on a budget, consider the cost medical concerns due to obesity or diabetes could incur. If you are currently using this food, maybe it's time to switch.

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