Dog Food Questions...

DobeGirl07 · 01-09-2008, 09:21 AM

I have been feeding Canidae for the past couple of months. Take in mind that Suri is 10 months old. The hair on her upper right thigh has been getting VERY thin and I am wondering if it's the food. When I feed her, I will give her dry Canidae kibble and a scoop of Innova Evo canned.

I talked with a couple holistique pet shops yesterday and they explained to me that Canidae is on the bottom of the totem pole when it comes to organic dog foods. She said it contains grain which is not natural for dogs. I have noticed that Suri has had a lot of gas with Canidae. So I would like to switch foods...

She recommended that I try a better grade dog food such as Timberwolf, Innova, or maybe Orijen. I did some research yesterday and have narrowed it down to Orijen or Timberwolf. Orijen is very pricey...for a 30 lb bag fish flavor is $69.00. The lady who I am getting it from is the only dealer in NC that sells it. I am able to get Timberwolf 33 lb bag any flavor for $55.00.
Does anyone here in NC get it cheaper than this? Just curious..(I'm in Charlotte)
Please also add opinions about Innova Evo, because I do like that dog food as well!

So here is my question...What are the main differences between Timberwolf and Orijen? Is there a big difference in the quality of food? I would like to get opinion on both dog foods. My pocketbook would rather buy Timberwolf but nutrition is VERY important to me.

I am also looking at feeding some RAW every now and then. I've been looking at Steve's Real Food, Oma's Pride and also Primal. I can't feed RAW 24/7 because of the expense. But I would like to feed RAW a couple times weekly.

Thanks in advance. Opinions are welcome here!

DobeGirl07 · 01-09-2008, 10:17 AM

*bump*

Lexxsmom · 01-09-2008, 10:21 AM

Hey there

I feed a combo of orijen and Raw to Lexx and he seems to do very well on it. For the record I feed about 90% raw and 10% kibble but I know a few people who just feed the orijen and like it a lot. Its a totally grain free kibble which is better for the dogs health and contains tonnes of omegas ( especially the 6-fish) which is great for their coat.

Our friend switched her Mastiff onto Orijen 6 fish and within 2 months she had almost stopped shedding and has a smooth glossy coat.

as for the timerwolf, I have NO idea

Also, if you feed Raw properly ( ie find lots of distributors etc) its actually not more expensive than kibble

Sizzledog · 01-09-2008, 11:14 AM

Timberwolf is changing their ingredients considerabl, and not in a good way. Apparently they also had ingredients in their food not listed on th ebag for over 2 years, and they're calling it an "oversight".

I'd go with Orijen, in light of the recent hullabaloo over TWO.

DobeGirl07 · 01-09-2008, 11:19 AM

Did not know that about Timberwolf changing ingerdients...I'm sure it's an oversight lol

That really scares me about Timberwolf because I heard it was supposed to be one of the best kibbles!

DobeGirl07 · 01-09-2008, 11:32 AM

Another question...What do you guys keep you dog food in to insure that it will stay fresh? I have been looking for some kind of air tight container and have been having trouble locating one!

Lexxsmom · 01-09-2008, 11:35 AM

A rubbermaid container works well!

DobeGirl07 · 01-09-2008, 11:39 AM

Lex, is it completely 100% air tight?

**Doberdog** · 01-09-2008, 12:10 PM

I'm also looking for an air tight container. I am feeding California Natural but am probably going back to Innova. Q seems to have lost some muscle since the switch. Of course it could just be that he is growing taller right now but in another post on this site folks mentioned that Innova seemed to add muscle in somes opinions. Q's coat looked better also and he was not scratching as much before the switch to California Natural.

hbwright · 01-09-2008, 12:21 PM

I've also thought about keeping Summer on the Canidae (she does too well on it not too), but switching Jordan to Inova EVO or Orijen. I talked with the lady at the shop off of Johnston Road (is this where you went, by sticky fingers?). The EVO is cheaper then the Orijen and she suggested both of them, either/or. I just don't know to go with the red meat formula or the poultry formula. I think he needs more protein and hopefully look a little more muscular. He is so scrawny in areas, but his wasteline is a little thick.