Recommended Brands Discussion -Archived

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

 Please, note we have a new Recommended Brands list posted , here's a link:

RECOMMENDED BRANDS DEC 2011

 

I'm closing this one to replies, to avoid confusion.  

 

A HUGE THANK YOU TO FG ADMINISTRATOR ALLYSON, (BETTER KNOWN AS TAQUITO AND PERI'S MOM) FOR PROVIDING THE FORMULA & WEBSITE INFO ON ALL OF THESE BRANDS. ALLY, YOU ROCK!!!!

This list is a work in progress and will be updated as products/evaluations change.

 

THANKS AGAIN, ALLYSON, YOU ARE THE BEST!

 

 

 

 

 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Allyson is working on updating this list. Canidae has a new grain-free line, "Pure", which looks pretty good to me.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Please note, Allyson (of Allyson, Peri & Taquito) has just updated this list. It now includes commercial raw products and updated/new formulas for the brands previously listed. I cannot tell you how much work this took, and hope you will all join me in thanking Allyson for providing this valuable resource.

 

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

No problem...you do so much more Karen!  Unfortunately, I can't always respond asap on the group due to hectic work, etc...

So the Food List is my way to contribute! 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Thanks Allyson, the doodles and I appreciate your hard work!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Thank you, Allyson and Karen! I never fed grain-free before and now I'm weighing the possibility of feeding commercial raw. What a difference the people of DK make!

[Jane Smith]

Thank you Allyson!

[BG and Gavin]

You rock Allyson (which is why I could never shoot you lol) and you rock too Karen.  I have referred several non-doodle owner to this list in particular and this group in general to learn about feeding their pets.  Well done!!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Thanks so much for the updates.  My daughter and I were just talking RAW yesterday.  She is dog/house sitting for someone who does this and my daughter had some questions.  Now I can tell her about the 'best' RAW brands.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

If there as yet remained any doubt that all is not well with Natura products since the P & G buyout, here's an email I received today:

 

REMINDER: File your claim for a payment from the Innova, EVO, California Natural, HealthWise, Mother Nature, or Karma dog or cat food class action settlement. Claims are due by January 8, 2012. Submit your claim online by clicking the following link: https://natura.action-settlement.com/. You may also get a claim form at the website, by mail or by calling 1-888-768-2047. Remember, the deadline to submit or mail your proof of claim form is January 8, 2012. What is this case about? A $2,150,000 settlement has been reached with Natura Pet Products, Inc., Natura Pet Food, Inc., Natura Manufacturing and Peter Atkins ("Defendants" or "Natura") in a class action lawsuit about the advertising of Natura brand dog and cat food. Natura denies all of the claims in the lawsuit, but has agreed to the settlement to avoid the cost and burden of a trial. Who is included? If you received this by email or mail, you are probably included. Generally, the settlement includes anyone in the U.S. who purchased Natura brand dog or cat food products anytime between March 20, 2005 and July 8, 2011. Together these people are called a "Class" or "Class Members". What does the settlement provide?  The maximum payment you can get is $200.  A $2,150,000 settlement fund will be created by Natura. After paying attorneys fees of up to 35% of the fund and costs and expenses of up to $60,000 to the lawyers representing the Class; the costs associated with administering the settlement of up to $400,000; and up to $20,000 to the Class Representative (Judy Ko), payments will be made to Class Members who submit valid claim forms. What are your options? You have a choice about whether to stay in the Class or not. If you submit a claim form or do nothing, you are choosing to stay in the Class. This means you will be legally bound by all orders and judgments of the Court, and you will not be able to sue or continue to sue Natura about the legal claims resolved by this settlement. If you stay in the Class you may object to the settlement. You or your own lawyer may also ask to appear and speak at the hearing, at your own cost, but you don't have to. The deadline to submit objections and requests to appear is December 28, 2011. If you do not want to stay in the Class, you must submit a request for exclusion by December 28, 2011. If you exclude yourself, you cannot get a payment from this settlement, but you will keep any rights to sue Natura for the same claims in a different lawsuit. The detailed notice explains how to exclude yourself, object and request to appear. The court's fairness hearing. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California will hold a hearing in this case (Ko v. Natura Pet Products, Inc., No. 5:09cv2619), on February 17, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. to consider whether to approve: the settlement; attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses; and the payment to the Class Representative. If the settlement is approved, it will release the Defendants from all claims in the Settlement Agreement. HOW DO YOU GET MORE INFORMATION? To get a copy of the detailed notice or settlement agreement or to learn more, visit www.PetProductsSettlement.com or call 1-888-768-2047.

This email was sent from an email address that does not accept replies.   The United States District Court for the Northern District of California has ordered that this email notice be sent.   Of course, considering that the purchase dates fall well before the buyout, maybe P & G are the victims here.

[Jane Smith]

Wow, thanks for this.  I'm glad I didn't choose one of those.

[Moe]

We are getting an 8 wk old puppy tomorrow, the dog is a goldendoodle that will be about 30-40lbs full grown. I plan on waiting a few weeks to switch the food as suggested, but I'm a bit confused about choosing a food. Are the brands suggested for adult dogs? Should you choose a puppy specific food? Should puppies be on a high protein food like Orijen? Do you have a favorite dry puppy food?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

You do not have to choose a puppy specific food; many of our recommended foods are ALS formulas that are fine for puppies. We list all of the formulas for the brands that we recommend, so you can see which brands have puppy specific formulas and which don't.

There is no reason that a puppy shouldn't eat a high protein food like Orijen. Their puppy formula is, after all, made for puppies. Each dog is different, and what works for one may not work for another one. Some factors to consider when choosing a new brand are price, availability, and your own dog's particular needs. You will have a better idea of the latter after you've had your pup for a few weeks. Dogs who are always hungry may be happier with a food that contains grains, because you feed more of it in most cases.  

What food is the breeder currently feeding?