Best Dog foods? canned and dry

[heavyg]

I really like Diamond brand either lamb and rice or chicken and rice. For the money you can't beat it.

 

[Rack]

Like I said before, I have dogs. ALWAYS have had dogs. And cats. Two horses and a cow too. I love animals and all my animals, especially the dogs are spoiled rotten.

But anytime I hear some water-head talking about "my animals are like my kids" or "just like kids".....................or are WAY overboard about such benign things as DOG FOOD, that's insane.

Animals don't come home pregnant or drug addicted and break your heart. Dogs don't get D's and F's at school and cause you problems. Animals don't go through breaking up with their first boyfriend at 13 and want to commit suicide. Animals don't marry the wrong person. Animals don't bring rap music into your home, and are not in danger of internet predators. Dogs don't sass back to their mother, and you have to come home and handle it. Animals don't open the fridge door and stand there for 5 minutes wondering if they want to eat something in there or not. Animals don't strike out three times in the big game and it falls on you to make it all right. Animals aren't interested in being a part of the "in crowd" at school. Dogs don't need clothing and school supplies and athletic equipment.

And finally, if you scold or slap your animal, you don't get arrested and investigated by Child Protective Services.

None of these things have happened to me FYI. But I've seen it and known folks who've lived it, and it ain't pretty. So, the next time you tell someone about YOUR kids, and they say "Well, my two dogs and my cat are the same thing", just walk away. You're trying to talk to an insane person........

My animals ARE my kids. You got a freakin' problem with that?

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

My animals ARE my kids. You got a freakin' problem with that?

No kiddin'. I'm not a "water-head" because I consider my animals to be like kids to me. My wife and I have basically decided we're not doing the child thing, so we fill that "void" with our animals.

 

[Scranton Tiger]

I have a Shar-Pei and a Golden Retreiver/Lab Retreiver mix both seven years old and a stray I took home from work about four years ago. The guys I work with say she's a **** Eater. Anyway, I feed my dogs Purina One. Started with the Lamb and Rice formula. Switched to the Healthy Weight formula after my vet said they were getting a little too heavy. They love it and the vet says it's a good food so I'll go with that. Occasional (once every two or three weeks) they get some treats like biscuits, ham scraps or a steak bone. Another plus with the Purina One is the weight circles that you can cash in. I use them to get my nephew a $75 gift card to Bass Pro Shops at Christmas each year.

Of course you could go the route my Parents do. They have a Shar-Pei and a Cocker Spaniel and neither have ever been fed dog food. They get a fresh cooked Chicken Perleau each week.

 

[lane]

My animals ARE my kids. You got a freakin' problem with that?

what's you're blood pressure run?

you have some deep anger issues that are going to cause you some health problems if you are not careful.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

Of course you could go the route my Parents do. They have a Shar-Pei and a Cocker Spaniel and neither have ever been fed dog food. They get a fresh cooked Chicken Perleau each week.

Supposedly, making the food yourself is the best way to go. It's just less convenient and usually more expensive than just buying dog food. I've really started seriously thinking about going that route myself.

http://www.barfworld.com/

It's definitely interesting.

 

[Rack]

what's you're blood pressure run?

you have some deep anger issues that are going to cause you some health problems if you are not careful.

Amazing. You can sense "Anger" by reading posts on the internet.


You're talented.

 

[FloridaRob]

Funny thing about Vets is I have a 4 yr old Bichon. The first vet I brought him to recommended the Science Diet. I kept him on that the first year. He rarely ate it. I changed Vets after a year and the new vet did not like the Science Diet. I did some research and found the best food without any kind of preservatives was Solid Gold. Since then my Dog has never changed foods. He loves the Bison and I am more than satisfied with that food. Witth that said it is a shame that I make sure that my Dog eats better than I do.

 

[lewpac]

No kiddin'. I'm not a "water-head" because I consider my animals to be like kids to me. My wife and I have basically decided we're not doing the child thing, so we fill that "void" with our animals.

No, you are a "water-head". And to that other dreamer, yeah, I DO have a problem with it.

If you think that dogs and cats are on the level of having children, then your life is devoid of anything having anything to do with rational sanity.

It speaks to the insanity and nuts that populate modern society. A life so empty and bankrupt that we now equate a dog or cat to the human experience.

Animals are living creatures worthy of our affection, love and commitment to care for them. If you own an animal, you owe it to that creature to tend to it's health, comfort and needs. But it ends there................

The difference between having a pet and having a child, is that the dog or cat is there for MY ENJOYMENT. It's something that I DECIDE to have in MY LIFE to make MY LIFE better. Other people, especially children, do not exist for MY SELFISH DESIRES!! People are not appliances or a hobby or something to have around to occupy my time. The people I chose to have in my life, especially my immediate family, are there for me to serve and to bless and to take care of. It's not about ME. It's about THEM.

The dogs and cats and horses and cows are there because it's something I chose to incorporate into my life to make MY LIFE more whole. On par with my golf clubs, my pool table, my sports car, etc...............

Get it? THAT'S THE DIFFERENCE. Pets are and "elective" part of life that you could do without. Pets aren't necessary. My children ARE NECESSARY.

It's an insult to those of us with kids to hear water-heads equate their Poodle or their Siamese cat to the level of my daughters or my son. In fact, it's so insulting, that if anyone compared their dog to my kid, I'd spit right in their face.............................

 

[Rack]

No, you are a "water-head". And to that other dreamer, yeah, I DO have a problem with it.

If you think that dogs and cats are on the level of having children, then your life is devoid of anything having anything to do with rational sanity.

It speaks to the insanity and nuts that populate modern society. A life so empty and bankrupt that we now equate a dog or cat to the human experience.

Animals are living creatures worthy of our affection, love and commitment to care for them. If you own an animal, you owe it to that creature to tend to it's health, comfort and needs. But it ends there................

The difference between having a pet and having a child, is that the dog or cat is there for MY ENJOYMENT. It's something that I DECIDE to have in MY LIFE to make MY LIFE better. Other people, especially children, do not exist for MY SELFISH DESIRES!! People are not appliances or a hobby or something to have around to occupy my time. The people I chose to have in my life, especially my immediate family, are there for me to serve and to bless and to take care of. It's not about ME. It's about THEM.

The dogs and cats and horses and cows are there because it's something I chose to incorporate into my life to make MY LIFE more whole. On par with my golf clubs, my pool table, my sports car, etc...............

Get it? THAT'S THE DIFFERENCE. Pets are and "elective" part of life that you could do without. Pets aren't necessary. My children ARE NECESSARY.

It's an insult to those of us with kids to hear water-heads equate their Poodle or their Siamese cat to the level of my daughters or my son. In fact, it's so insulting, that if anyone compared their dog to my kid, I'd spit right in their face.............................

1. You got a problem with it, do something about it. You're words mean nothing to me.


2. My dog is ABOVE your kid. I don't give a crap about your kid. My dogs (part of my FAMILY) are higher up the ladder by a long shot. Now, come spit in my face, and see what happens.

 

[lewpac]

1. You got a problem with it, do something about it. You're words mean nothing to me.


2. My dog is ABOVE your kid. I don't give a crap about your kid. My dogs (part of my FAMILY) are higher up the ladder by a long shot. Now, come spit in my face, and see what happens.

Now I know why a water head like you joined the Army at the age of 65 (or what ever)...........................

 

[lewpac]

Well? Where you at water head?

Out sniffin' crotch with your dog-family?

 

[lewpac]

Still not there, huh?

Must be takin' a bath like the dogs in your "family". You know, lickin' your own privates.....................................

 

[lewpac]

Oh well. Get back to me when you can....................

Must be taking your monthly "dog-bath" with the rest of your "dog-family".

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

Still not there, huh?

Must be takin' a bath like the dogs in your "family". You know, lickin' your own privates.....................................

What's your deal man? Let it go. Do you honestly think others are always going to share the same value system that you do and that those who don't are "water-heads"?

 

[CF74]

1. You got a problem with it, do something about it. You're words mean nothing to me.


2. My dog is ABOVE your kid. I don't give a crap about your kid. My dogs (part of my FAMILY) are higher up the ladder by a long shot. Now, come spit in my face, and see what happens.

"Federal Agent" or Internet Rambo???:laugh2:

 

[lewpac]

What's your deal man? Let it go. Do you honestly think others are always going to share the same value system that you do and that those who don't are "water-heads"?

No.

It's a free country. Think whatever you want to think.

It's one thing to be thought of as an idiot. But then to open the mouth and remove all doubt is another.

I've got a thick skin and really don't give a crap what others think or do. But to allow someone to call a dog or a cat their "kid", sorry. I just can't resist that WIDE OPEN invitation to confer upon that person the label of "water head".

It's not about my "value system". In life, there's still good and bad, right and wrong, common sense and "water heads". This one is easy...............

 

[adamc91115]

Well? Where you at water head?

Out sniffin' crotch with your dog-family?

You need a mental evaluation.

Let me add... My dog > Your kid.

 

[Rack]

No.

It's a free country. Think whatever you want to think.

It's one thing to be thought of as an idiot. But then to open the mouth and remove all doubt is another.

I've got a thick skin and really don't give a crap what others think or do. But to allow someone to call a dog or a cat their "kid", sorry. I just can't resist that WIDE OPEN invitation to confer upon that person the label of "water head".

It's not about my "value system". In life, there's still good and bad, right and wrong, common sense and "water heads". This one is easy...............

Then you should have kept your mouth (or keyboard) shut, Nancy.

 

[lewpac]

I was ready to congratulate this water head for joining the Army middle-aged. But something didn't quite add up until now. NOW, I get it.

Answer me this Mr. "My dog is my kid" water head.................

If your child breaks his leg at the age of 6 yrs. old, and it's gonna' cost you $1,500.00 to fix it; How many doctors give you the option of either paying to have it fixed or put "it" to sleep? How many hospitals give you 24 hours to "think it over", the medical cost over euthanization?

Every, and I mean EVERY time something like this has happened to a dog or cat I've owned (and it's been SEVERAL), the OPTION is ALWAYS part of the prognosis.

If you're driving your truck, get in an accident, and the dog dies............what's the legal punishment? If you're driving your truck, get in an accident, and YOU KID DIES, what happens?

If your dog doesn't show up at school for over a month, what happens?
If your child doesn't show up at school for A WEEK, what happens.?

If your dog is pregnant with a litter of 7, she has 5 and 2 die, what effect does it have on your life?
If you wife is pregnant, and the child dies 4 hours after it's born, what effect will that have on your life?

Want me to go on????????????????

Anyone who thinks a pet is a child is a moron!