Hubcitypam Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Well, I was intrigued. Today was the first time I'd seen it at the store by my house. Ingredients - "Chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, brewers rice, pea protein, poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, a source of vitamin E), rice bran, dried plain beet pulp, dried egg product, natural flavor, oatmeal, sunflower oil, dried peas, dried carrots, whole flaxseed, dried cranberry, potassium chloride, salt, zinc proteinate, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), choline chloride, manganese proteinate, l-carnitine, copper proteinate, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, biotin, sodium selenite, vitamin D3 supplement, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin A supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, calcium iodate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), folic acid." It has meat as first ingredient, meat meal as the second, no wheat, corn or soy, no by products and the obligatory handful of peas, carrots and cranberries per bag for the discerning owner. Other than the fact the poultry fat is not labeled there doesn't seem to be a lot not to like. It is a 3.5 star food on one site and it is cheaper than Iams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Beat pulp! What is it, Pam? Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Curious here too. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doggone Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 What store; what product, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 When I put that ingredient list in Google I come up with Walmart's private label brand called Pure Balance. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddibear Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Yup, Walmart 31.88 for 30# bag. same as Iams BUT label states origin of components: USA or IMPORTED (do you trust Walmart not to throw in a little China) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) Yep. Who'd have think 'Ol Roy could put out a food that ranks about Avoderm grain free and more than one of the Bule Buffalo Basics on the sainted Dog Food Advisor...at $16.60 for 15 pounds. Yup, Walmart 31.88 for 30# bag. same as Iams BUT label states origin of components: USA or IMPORTED (do you trust Walmart not to throw in a little China) Well heck, Natural Balance and a LOT of other high end foods were throwing in a little China in the big recall a few years back. Iams (I have a bag right here) says "processed in the USA" not "made entirely of USA sourced ingredents" and I can't find anything about country of origin of components. If I were a betting woman I'd bet Pure Balance is made by Kirkland right here in the USA. I'm sure Wal-Mart made the manufacturer sign all kinds of confidentiality agreements. Edited February 24, 2013 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I tried it when it first came out. My guys were ok with it, but didn't gobble it up. I have two thirteen year olds who don't seem to like any food these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greymatters Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 If I were a betting woman I'd bet Pure Balance is made by Kirkland right here in the USA. I'm sure Wal-Mart made the manufacturer sign all kinds of confidentiality agreements. My first thought when you posted the ingredient list was that this sounds VERY similar to the Kirkland Chicken and Rice, manufactured for Costco by Diamond and almost identical to their Diamond Naturals chicken formula. The concerns about QC at a couple of Diamond plants aside, IMO a pretty good food at a terrific price (less than $30 for a 40lb bag here in MA). Quote Merlin (Heathers Wizard), Mina (Where's Rebecca), and Mae the Galga - three crazy dogs in the house of M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Oops - meant Diamond.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 BUT label states origin of components: USA or IMPORTED (do you trust Walmart not to throw in a little China) Unfortunately, almost every dog food contains ingredients from China. If not the meat (many meats and meals do come from there) it is the additives and grains. You would be hard pressed to find a company that doesn't import (and if they do you will pay for it and they would clearly advertise this on the front of the bag). "Made in..." does not mean the ingredients aren't imported. I don't think we have that food here, but our Walmarts carry a brand called Actrium. A big step above Ol' Roy but the Pure Balance has a better looking ingredient list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rennina Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I think Orijen doesn't contain ingredients from China. It's also grain-free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I think Orijen doesn't contain ingredients from China. It's also grain-free. Nor does Solid Gold (except for a few of the added vitamins--which from my understanding is applicable with all foods). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Nor does Acana, to the best of my knowledge. I have to admit, sometimes I shudder to think of the stuff in the food that is fed to pets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaBean Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Acana and Orijen don't have any ingredients from China. Another reason to love this food! Quote **Shellie with GiGi aka: Good Girl (Abita Raginflame X Ace High Heart) and two honorary hounds Butter and Bella** https://www.etsy.com/shop/GiGisCloset2?ref=si_shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemma Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Acana and Orijen don't have any ingredients from China. Another reason to love this food! But so expensive. I love their ingredients but I can't stomach the high price tag. Sometimes I think I spend more time looking for a good and affordable kibble than I do on preparing meals for myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 But so expensive. I love their ingredients but I can't stomach the high price tag. Sometimes I think I spend more time looking for a good and affordable kibble than I do on preparing meals for myself! IMHO, in the long term, the costs probably balance out. The cost of the food versus the cost of vet care. Those fed a high-quality diet likely have fewer illnesses because of a better general wellness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) But so expensive. I love their ingredients but I can't stomach the high price tag. Sometimes I think I spend more time looking for a good and affordable kibble than I do on preparing meals for myself! Yep. Acana and Orijen are almost $3 a pound. Gosh, I am absolutely positive that I don't spend $3 a pound on my own food when I eat at home. When Rex was sick and I was trying those high end foods I laughed that he was eating $40 a bag food and I was eating off dollar menus. I was only half joking. Solid Gold is made by Diamond. If you are happy with $75 a bag food then by all means feed it. Not everyone has the means to do so. I pointed out this food because I thought the ingredients were amazing for the price - but that is the buying power and sales volume of the "evil empire". Poodles insulin (made by Eli Lily as Wal-Mart private label ReliOn) is $24.88. Humalin N is $70 everywhere else...there is no generic except the Wal-Mart brand. IMHO, in the long term, the costs probably balance out. The cost of the food versus the cost of vet care. Those fed a high-quality diet likely have fewer illnesses because of a better general wellness. Do you have studies that prove higher priced food = less vet care costs? Does high quality only mean most expensive? What defines a high quality food? Edited February 27, 2013 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_Lazygreys Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 My two were always on Eukanuba because of Red's stomach issues and soft stools. Year before last I switched them over to Sam's Club Excel Chicken and Rice...no issues, they loved it. I think at the time it was $32 for a 40 lb bag. As long as they liked it, were healthy, and most important had good poo...I was happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rennina Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 They're more expensive per pound, but you feed less. I buy big bags online, so it's $70/30 lb. Yep. Acana and Orijen are almost $3 a pound. Gosh, I am absolutely positive that I don't spend $3 a pound on my own food when I eat at home. When Rex was sick and I was trying those high end foods I laughed that he was eating $40 a bag food and I was eating off dollar menus. I was only half joking. Solid Gold is made by Diamond. If you are happy with $75 a bag food then by all means feed it. Not everyone has the means to do so. I pointed out this food because I thought the ingredients were amazing for the price - but that is the buying power and sales volume of the "evil empire". Poodles insulin (made by Eli Lily as Wal-Mart private label ReliOn) is $24.88. Humalin N is $70 everywhere else...there is no generic except the Wal-Mart brand. Do you have studies that prove higher priced food = less vet care costs? Does high quality only mean most expensive? What defines a high quality food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest starr511 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 But so expensive. I love their ingredients but I can't stomach the high price tag. Sometimes I think I spend more time looking for a good and affordable kibble than I do on preparing meals for myself! I know this is true for our pets food. Greys eat Acana with soft Wysong and the cats eat Fromms and Wellness soft food. We eat McDonalds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemma Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I know this is true for our pets food. Greys eat Acana with soft Wysong and the cats eat Fromms and Wellness soft food. We eat McDonalds. Ha! I do make sure DH and I eat well but I don't put anywhere as much thought into our meals as I do Peyton's. We're weaning him off a prescription food ($90/30lb!!) and will be putting him on Taste of the Wild, which is a good food at a lower price ($45/30lb). If we get a smaller dog that eats less, I'd definitely consider a more expensive food but Peyton eats 3 cups a day and that is just too pricey for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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