Cosd Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Can I ask what you would recommend as the best puppy food to go with for a 15 week old pup? I'd like to keep away from tripe if at all possible, the breeder has recommended Purina pro plan large breeds puppy. Within reason, cost isn't an issue. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCE Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 The fact that Bakers is also part of their food range would put me off. Don't think you can do much better than Arden Grange. I'd personally go down the RAW route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Eukanuba is good but expensive, my two have always had skinners which they do really well on - they do a puppy food. Change over slowly from whatever the breeders used otherwise the pup will probably get the runs... Edited March 27, 2013 by oscarsdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker boy Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Eukanuba puppy without question. The pups aren't on it that long so the cost is soon forgotten about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeredup Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 wefed our pup on james well beloved puppy food till he was just about 6months he is now on chapel farm performance+24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 How longs a piece of string. Have heard good reports about Eukanuba but can't see past Arden Grange personally. I buy it from Berriewood Wholesale, free delivery straight to your door within a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBLATCH Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 How longs a piece of string. Have heard good reports about Eukanuba but can't see past Arden Grange personally. I buy it from Berriewood Wholesale, free delivery straight to your door within a couple of days. i,l second that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) How longs a piece of string. Have heard good reports about Eukanuba but can't see past Arden Grange personally. I buy it from Berriewood Wholesale, free delivery straight to your door within a couple of days. It seems Arden Grange is a popular choice, so I'll probably go with that advice. Being he is on Purina, would you recommend I get a bag of bothe Purina and Arden Grange, and mix the two so I ease him onto the new food? I've read that a sudden diet change can upset them.... Edited March 27, 2013 by Cosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Have a look at this.................http://www.pet-food-choice.co.uk/pet_food_review.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 It seems Arden Grange is a popular choice, so I'll probably go with that advice. Being he is on Purina, would you recommend I get a bag of bothe Purina and Arden Grange, and mix the two so I ease him onto the new food? I've read that sudden diet can upset them.... Personally if he is on Purina I would get a bag and start him on that so there is no change to diet then towards the end of the bag move onto the arden grange mix to start and gradually transfer. Some dogs are easier than others my current one you have always been able to feed her anything with no issues but some are not tolerant of changes in food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I would say feed him on purina pro plan , because I work for them and you will help keep me in a job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I would say feed him on purina pro plan , because I work for them and you will help keep me in a job No other reasons I should use Purina then Personally if he is on Purina I would get a bag and start him on that so there is no change to diet then towards the end of the bag move onto the arden grange mix to start and gradually transfer. Some dogs are easier than others my current one you have always been able to feed her anything with no issues but some are not tolerant of changes in food Sounds a better plan than mine. Long journey, new house, new faces....at least if the food is the same he will have some sort of comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Eukanuba puppy without question. The pups aren't on it that long so the cost is soon forgotten about. When you price it up on a daily amount, you're talking pennies more, so you're right, it isn't that big a difference short term. But the question is, is it the best one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 protein ...so greyhound racer, redmills, wafcol then you dont pay vat, i used to buy jollies racer, small and 28% protein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 No other reasons I should use Purina then Sounds a better plan than mine. Long journey, new house, new faces....at least if the food is the same he will have some sort of comfort. The purina foods seem to get slated by lots of people yet it seems lots of breeders use pro plan , especially for puppys , the lab I am getting is being fed on pro plan by the breeder . At the end of the day there is no "best food" because what is best for one dog is not best for another , if my new dog does not look good on purina it will be fed on something else despite me getting a healthy discount, it does not matter a jot if the food you feed is £15 a sack or £40 as long as the dog is doing well on it. Also dont think that your dog needs feeding on a high protien "working" type food , if you are out five days a week picking up rough shooting etc then yes , but one day a week sitting in a pigeon hide is not "working" I can understand you wanting the "best" for your dog but sometimes it is just not needed, but certainly get him off to the best start as a pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 The purina foods seem to get slated by lots of people yet it seems lots of breeders use pro plan , especially for puppys , the lab I am getting is being fed on pro plan by the breeder . At the end of the day there is no "best food" because what is best for one dog is not best for another , if my new dog does not look good on purina it will be fed on something else despite me getting a healthy discount, it does not matter a jot if the food you feed is £15 a sack or £40 as long as the dog is doing well on it. Also dont think that your dog needs feeding on a high protien "working" type food , if you are out five days a week picking up rough shooting etc then yes , but one day a week sitting in a pigeon hide is not "working" I can understand you wanting the "best" for your dog but sometimes it is just not needed, but certainly get him off to the best start as a pup. Many good points Fenboy, much appreciated; And you're right in that I just want to give him the best start possible. but it's a waste of time putting him on an athletes diet when he won't be using energy to match. So far Ardenes is still looking most favourable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 best start possable means high protein, you dont get low protein puppy food...unless its the **** from a tin. a pup needs protein to grow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeredup Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 yeah thats why i have my lil pal on the Chapel farm performance +24 high protein food its very reasonable too at just over £40 for two 15 kilo bags with free delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty87 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I have my ESS on CSJ Little Champ and she's thriving on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I always used Beta Pup, but when i got my Wire Viz she was on Eukanuba, kept her on it and i am really impressed its more expensive but she eats less which is good because she is picky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBLATCH Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 one thing i look for in food is with not added ( ie with lamb and rice ) i think this way the food contains a lot more probiotic,natural ingredients,nourishment etc therefore less stools and a more healthy animal but thats my opionion and everyone's different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Purina pro plan is good food, so is arden grange and eukanuba. I personally like beta puppy but any of the top end foods should do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBLATCH Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Purina pro plan is good food, so is arden grange and eukanuba. I personally like beta puppy but any of the top end foods should do beta is one of purina's brands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 beta is one of purina's brands Yes but Beta is about £28 a bag, Pro plan is about £50 a bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee-kinsman Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Kirklands was great for my springer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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