FDA warning on grain-free food

I recently put my sheltie pup and my pom on Small Batch frozen raw and could not be happier with the results. It is all organic and all the vitamins/minerals are naturally sourced. They love it and it agrees with them. They both have sensitive stomachs and the had no problems transitioning to it. It is a little expensive, but they are both small, so I can afford to feed it to them.

 

I love that site and totally forgot about it. Thanks for the link, I'll go check it out.
Bought some Fromm whitefish then saw the article about how whitefish was one of the top proteins for DCM issues. I'm sure one bag won't kill her; it's like a months worth of food for the Weim.

Y'know, in the beginning I went to GF due to Miko's allergies (excuse me, sensitivities) and making sure Koji was healthy and no allergies. After the whole kidney thing with GF, I started feeding canned for the liquid portion. Then Maddie came along and i was going to go broke, so back to grain inclusive. All the pups have been doing good on it, so no complaints. Just need to figure out if the DCM thing is an issue for the Weim. Sigh.

 

I honestly don't think vets even know what the proper diet is for dogs and yet so many people put their faith in them. When I asked my vet what I should feed Riley (when we were trying to figure out a healthy cooked diet for him) she said a good protein (chicken) and brown rice. That's it? What about vitamins, minerals etc etc etc? She had no clue. She's fantastic as a vet but not as a nutritionist, they need to stop acting like they have any idea at all and stop promoting ANY brand of food.

 

I have to agree Caro. In my personal experience I tried a boutique dog food and ended up in the emergency room with 4 days in ICU! The food I fed Laddie was too high in fat band he ended up with a severe case of pancreases! The only thing I had done differently was to change foods. Never again!

 

My vet flat out told me he was no nutritionist. At first, I was stunned, but I soon learned that is the case for a vast majority of vets. Had to give him credit for saying it right up front, and he did not push me at all toward any of the food he was selling. Would not have bought any of it even if he did.

 

Have you found any dog food that does not use or use very little pea product, lentils, and potatoes?

 

Thank you. I will keep this product in mind. When feeding Shelties, do you choose small breed or regular?