Busderpuddle Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 It is time to switch Ruby onto a canned food for at least some of her meals. She continues to lose weight and just knows all the tricks I have to make her food more palatable. She is getting a dental Wednesday so I thought now would be a good time to try something else. She is allergic to beef and that is the only one Costco has had the last few times I have been there. I would love one where I feed the whole can (she weighs 57 lbs) and that does not contain grains if possible. The thought of an open can in my fridge makes me shudder. I also do not want to touch it. I am the exact same way with raw meat too, not just dog food. She has been on the salmon Costco food, but doesn't like it too much. She prefers turkey and chicken it seems like. Ideas ? Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby172 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Jack gets Canidae wet grain free lamb, he struggles to keep his weight up and the lamb seems to agree with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I buy the dog food organic chicken at BJ's. It is chicken, peas and carrots. Or, you can buy human canned chicken which would have nothing additional. I rinse the chicken when I use that, as it contains some salt. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Fromm has a number of varieties in their Gold and Four Star lines that have no beef and no grain. http://frommfamily.com/products/gold/dog/#can Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Has anyone tried the Merrick brand ? Amazon sells it fairly inexpensively and it seems like good ingredients. I am going to the pet store today to get a couple kinds. Thank you for sharing Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I buy the dog food organic chicken at BJ's. It is chicken, peas and carrots. Our dogs all like and do well on the BJ's brand (BerkleyJensen) organic chicken - kibble and cans. We've been feeding it for years. If you have a BJ's nearby, consider a membership. Our dogs never liked the Costco Kirkland brand dog foods, but I do keep a membership there for the dog beds. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Noelle likes Wild Calling Hoppy's ( rabbit). Remember canned isn't very high in protein & she may need more meal added to what you give her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 When I feed canned I like to use Evanger's. Some of the varieties can be a little pricey, but overall I've been pretty happy with the quality of the food. I use the Organic Canned Chicken when we need a bland diet instead of going through the hassle of boiling and shredding a chicken. Then I just add rice, pasta or whatever add-ins I'm feeding. Keeping it on hand has allowed me to start the bland food as soon as I need it rather than having to cook or thaw something first. Every once in a while, Wag or Amazon will have a pretty decent sale on the Evanger's products. 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...
Busderpuddle Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 I went and bought a couple of brands yesterday, all with similar ingredients. I ended up with Merrick and Evanger's. I tried one and she loved it. This morning I fed soaked kibble with a dash of coconut aminos. She is spoiled............ Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Late to this but my seniors have loved Merricks canned, especially the Chicken Pot Pie. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 Late to this but my seniors have loved Merricks canned, especially the Chicken Pot Pie. This is the one she tried last night and loved. I only have 3 more of this kind, so may need to go back and buy more. She did have a bit of a tummy issue this afternoon, but I doubt if it was the canned food from yesterday. She was eating grass and then hacked up a few blades of grass. She ate her regular kibble tonight that was soaked a bit and topped with parmesan. Her dental is in the morning, so we shall see how things go. Thanks everyone for your input !!! Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Wishing Ruby a successful dental and rapid recovery. She's probably not going to eat anything else tonight since they need an empty tummy for anesthesia. One of our hounds had a horribly stinky diarrhea mess on the operating table after having eaten a rare, special dinner + treats the previous night. Thereafter, we promised our vet presurgery meals would be limited to their regular foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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