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Simply Red · 08-16-2018, 05:27 PM

I am dog-sitting this week and next - Mom's Shih Tzu 'Josie' really enjoys Crave, both CHICKEN PATÉ and BEEF PATÉ flavors. We just shifted from a different manufacturer (looked delish!)

Much more manageable and she devoured it!

Thanks in advance for your discussion and/or input - Pic below.

How about treats? Those were marked down to half price!

What brand+flavor(s) of dog food and dog treats do you enjoy?

Thanks again!

**sd4chiefs** · 02-19-2019, 09:30 AM

My dog will eat anything. He even likes to eat the cat turds that are in the litter box.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 02-19-2019, 09:58 AM

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Beautiful beautiful animal.

That breed will be our next purchase.

Be prepared for a really large dog that doesn't become full grown until about 2. And they have pretty short lifespans - only 10 years or so.

**Rausch** · 02-19-2019, 10:16 AM

I was pretty shocked that my pug/chihuahua loves baby carrots more than anything.

**SuperChief** · 02-19-2019, 10:18 AM

We just adopted a lab mix about a month ago, and we feed her Taste of the Wild. Rated well by https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/, not rated well by a vet I just took her to.

Sorry vet, I'm not feeding her that Science Diet kickback $$ bullshit they're always shilling. That shit's garbage.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 02-19-2019, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperChief

We just adopted a lab mix about a month ago, and we feed her Taste of the Wild. Rated well by https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/, not rated well by a vet I just took her to.

Sorry vet, I'm not feeding her that Science Diet kickback $$ bullshit they're always shilling. That shit's garbage.

Yeah, Science Diet is not good, despite their rep. We feed out cats Blue Buffalo and can really tell a difference in their coats and skin.

Pablo · 02-19-2019, 10:41 AM

Kirkland food and treats for our three dogs. They all look healthy. Most importantly there are far fewer rotten dog farts than with the cheap stuff. Bought Science Diet for the longest time, but I've been happy with the price cut and quality of the Kirkland stuff.

htismaqe · 02-19-2019, 10:43 AM

Kirkland is good, Taste of the Wild is good. Dogfoodadvisor is a great site to use.

Just look at the ingredients - if it's loaded with grain and filler, it isn't good food.

And NEVER buy Science Diet. It's horrible food AND it's over-priced.

Naptown Chief · 02-19-2019, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperChief

We just adopted a lab mix about a month ago, and we feed her Taste of the Wild. Rated well by https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/, not rated well by a vet I just took her to.

Sorry vet, I'm not feeding her that Science Diet kickback $$ bullshit they're always shilling. That shit's garbage.

Yup. I worked for a vet for several years when I was younger and not one of the vets/other techs fed it to their dogs. I feed Blue Buffalo to my guys but Taste of the Wild is another good brand for sure.

**Bob Dole** · 02-19-2019, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I was pretty shocked that my pug/chihuahua loves baby carrots more than anything.

My dog is half asleep next to me and if I ask, "Do you want a carrot?" he'll jump up and go stand by the fridge. They're supposed to help keep their teeth clean, too.

Naptown Chief · 02-19-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I was pretty shocked that my pug/chihuahua loves baby carrots more than anything.

My male (RIP) and female presas eat/ate anything and everything. Fruits, vegetables, obviously meats, etc. Isabella will eat lettuce, pickles, flaming hot Cheetos, sour Skittles, you name it...

Now my pit/American bulldog is far more picky.

**J Diddy** · 02-19-2019, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

My dog is half asleep next to me and if I ask, "Do you want a carrot?" he'll jump up and go stand by the fridge. They're supposed to help keep their teeth clean, too.

Hmm. I got carrots that’ll probably go to waste and 4 dogs who aren’t that picky. Gonna give it a whirl

DJ's left nut · 02-19-2019, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

Carrots.

Yup - frozen baby carrots (for puppies anyway).

Since they're frozen it takes them a little work and it helps make them feel a little better when they're teething. And for some weird reason freezing them makes them digest a little better so there aren't as many carrot shards in their poop.

I've always used them as training tools because those treats will just fatten them up too much. And since I've always had large breed dogs, you have to be really careful about their weight when they're young so their hips grow together well.

Carrots have a number of health benefits and don't have all the extra calories that don't do them any good.

If your dog won't eat those, try the charcoal based plain 'dog bone' biscuits. Jam a few of those into a Kong, slather peanut butter over the hole and then freeze that. The frozen peanut butter takes them awhile to lick through (while not getting it everywhere) and then they'll know on that kong for awhile trying to break those charcoal biscuits up to get to them. And they help with gas.

DJ's left nut · 02-19-2019, 11:18 AM

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What does everyone do for flea meds?

I'll look my stuff up when I get home. The vet put us on chewable flea/tick medication that's 1000x easier than that old school topical shit we used to use (interceptor).

I'm pretty sure it's Simparica; we're very pleased with it.

chinaski · 02-19-2019, 11:24 AM

Sam dog likes this food called Stella and Chewys, it's freeze dried raw food and a bit pricey, but he's a very picky eater. We also mix in Cesars wet food. If he is being really stubborn, I'll cut up a piece of lunch meat or fry and egg and mix it in. That usually entices him enough to chow down.

For treats, there is some high end dog treat he likes that my wife buys that he likes, can't remember the name of them. He also enjoys "Paw Tree" treats, which is a multi-level marketing dog food business that my wife is loosely involved with. My wife owns and operates a boutique petsitting company here in Los Angeles, so she offers that line of food and treats to her clients.

**SAUTO** · 02-19-2019, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I'll look my stuff up when I get home. The vet put us on chewable flea/tick medication that's 1000x easier than that old school topical shit we used to use (interceptor).

I'm pretty sure it's Simparica; we're very pleased with it.

i think thats what mine are on too. works great

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SuperChief Damn it feels good. Join Date: Mar 2011 Casino cash: $7547978	We just adopted a lab mix about a month ago, and we feed her Taste of the Wild. Rated well by https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/, not rated well by a vet I just took her to. Sorry vet, I'm not feeding her that Science Diet kickback $$ bullshit they're always shilling. That shit's garbage. __________________
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02-19-2019, 10:41 AM	#51
Pablo Ultrabanned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $2109356	Kirkland food and treats for our three dogs. They all look healthy. Most importantly there are far fewer rotten dog farts than with the cheap stuff. Bought Science Diet for the longest time, but I've been happy with the price cut and quality of the Kirkland stuff.
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02-19-2019, 10:43 AM	#52
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	Kirkland is good, Taste of the Wild is good. Dogfoodadvisor is a great site to use. Just look at the ingredients - if it's loaded with grain and filler, it isn't good food. And NEVER buy Science Diet. It's horrible food AND it's over-priced.
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02-19-2019, 11:24 AM	#59
chinaski Veteran Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: He/Him Casino cash: $8739922	Sam dog likes this food called Stella and Chewys, it's freeze dried raw food and a bit pricey, but he's a very picky eater. We also mix in Cesars wet food. If he is being really stubborn, I'll cut up a piece of lunch meat or fry and egg and mix it in. That usually entices him enough to chow down. For treats, there is some high end dog treat he likes that my wife buys that he likes, can't remember the name of them. He also enjoys "Paw Tree" treats, which is a multi-level marketing dog food business that my wife is loosely involved with. My wife owns and operates a boutique petsitting company here in Los Angeles, so she offers that line of food and treats to her clients.
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