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Should I feed my dog high quality dog food?

Started by Caliga, October 07, 2009, 09:05:32 PM

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Caliga

October 07, 2009, 09:05:32 PM
So this looney toon I went to high school with bugs me all the time on FB chat about my dog (I'm pretty sure she had a crush on me back then or something, which prolly explains her interest in the minutiae of my life).  Anyway, she just got done admonishing me about not feeding my dog dog food that costs $50 a month. :frusty:

The dog food I currently use is mostly lamb meat but, HEAVENS FORFEND, contains.... grain! :o

Should I seriously spend the big bucks on my dog or just tune her out?  The stuff I buy now is like $37 a month so it's not like I'm feeding him Alpo or some slop like that.
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Monoriu

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October 07, 2009, 09:09:27 PM
I am of the opinion that what we humans regard as high quality food may not be considered such by the dogs.  Therefore, we should not waste money on it. 

I vote buy even cheaper stuff for the dog.

Caliga

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October 07, 2009, 09:10:04 PM
Quote from: Monoriu on October 07, 2009, 09:09:27 PM
I am of the opinion that what we humans regard as high quality food may not be considered such by the dogs.  Therefore, we should not waste money on it. 

I vote buy even cheaper stuff for the dog.
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Monoriu

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October 07, 2009, 09:12:36 PM
The other night my wife showed me a magazine article about the cost of dog clothing. 

Her point?  People spend more money on dog clothes than I spend on human clothes for myself   :D

Caliga

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October 07, 2009, 09:17:57 PM
She also bought him a forest camo doggie jacket with a hood.  "WOLVERINES!!!!"
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Admiral Yi

#5
October 07, 2009, 09:19:40 PM
Dogs don't give a shit.  That's cat lover nonsense.

DisturbedPervert

#6
October 07, 2009, 09:20:52 PM
What's wrong with grains?  Dogs need them.  Homemade dog food recipes always include rice or potato or something in addition to meat, eggs, and veggies.

katmai

#7
October 07, 2009, 09:48:44 PM
Cal,

from what i've read, grains are okay, but stay away from corn.
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October 07, 2009, 10:00:37 PM


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Razgovory

#9
October 07, 2009, 10:35:48 PM
At least he dog isn't eating at the gas station.
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Grey Fox

#10
October 08, 2009, 06:13:38 AM
Get him good food. Price is irrevelant.
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Viking

#11
October 08, 2009, 06:16:20 AM
Dogs eat leftovers, sometimes supplanted by offal and meat with dogfood making up the difference when the above is lacking.
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#12
October 08, 2009, 06:19:21 AM
Bring him freshly slaughtered cattle parts.  Mixed with whole grain. 
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Josquius

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October 08, 2009, 06:20:26 AM Last Edit: October 08, 2009, 06:22:10 AM by Tyr
Dogs are omnivores, they need and like stuff other than meat (though of course like any sane human meat is their favourite part of the meal).
Couldn't you give him standard shit most of the week then give him a treat once or twice a week?
And of course I hope the dog is allowed your leftovers- my dog loves it when my mam makes steak pie as that means she (the dog) gets to scrape the tin clean.
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Brazen

#14
October 08, 2009, 06:30:48 AM
Pet food is far more highly regulated and better balanced than most human food. The Science Diet stuff vets recommend for cats and dogs over here is dry (good for teeth but must be served with water) but expensive. there are own-brand versions about.

If he eats it and isn't showing any signs of, erm, dietary distress, you're probably OK.
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