I fed my first three foster dogs the Purina Little Bites and they all liked it. I had no problems with them throwing up or diarhhea, etc. Then I got an email from someone that had an article in it that Purina had built a new plant in China. After three too many recalls for human and pet foods from China in the last 2 years alone I wasn't going to risk it so I've been floundering around trying different foods and can't seem to settle on one that they like and that I'm satisfied they're getting the best food nutrients they can. That's not good for Jaelyn or the cats. The cats were all on the Purina Indoor Complete and amazingly Lucius (who has terrible food allergies) wasn't affected by it and I was thrilled I finally had a food they all liked and could tolerate, and then came the email about their new plant. UGH
Sometimes it seems just as hard to try to take the best care we can of our furry little ones as it does to take the best care of our children. ;) Jesslan ----- Original Message ----- From: dasha To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:19 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Eukanuba (sp?) I disagree about the Purina puppy chow being a good quality dog food. It really isn't. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of amanda christopher Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 3:34 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Eukanuba (sp?) I agree with Marsha. I get breeder kits from eukanuba and purina to send home with buyers so they can choose the food thats best for them. But me personally my dogs eat purina puppy chow. The older eat purina small bites. They seem to enjoy it the most and it is a good quality. Most breeders can get perks from the companies the more they advertise. Eukanuba offers the most perks. That is probaby why most breeders prmote it. For free food and gifts. Have any of you tried Nutro. I have a few friends that like it and was thinking bought trying it. Have A Beautiful Day, Each And Every Day! --- On Thu, 11/20/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Eukanuba (sp?) To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008, 1:15 PM I think a lot of it has to do with the support they recieve from the companies, such as being part of the breeder program, ect. For instance, I feed my pregnant/nursing momma's and puppies puppy chow. So I am a member of the puppy chow breeder program....they send me samples and care guides ect to give to my buyers. BUT, I am also a member of the Eukanuba and Royal Canine breeders program. They also send me samples and care guides ect to give out. Each of these programs, and I am sure many other companies, also include advertisement type stuff, such as stickers and crate tags, ect, which say things like I feed and recommend bla bla bla..... So it is mostly a marketing thing I think. I give several sample brands to my buyers, but tell them, my pups are weaned on puppy chow. Marsha > In the Dog Fancy and Cat Fancy magazines when you see the breeder > sections they all have a note in the picture ads that say they only feed > their pups Eukanuba. I'm curious... is Eukanuba the BEST pet food out > there and that's why they feed it or is it just a trend or the 'in' > thing to add that? I'm curious because I'm trying to settle on a great > quality food for Jaelyn. (Hopefully one that won't break my bank. LOL) > > Thanks for your input, > Jesslan > > Foster Mom @ Shih Tzu & Fur Baby Rescue - http://www.stfbr. com/ > Volunteer @ Chautauqua County Humane Society - http://spcapets. com/ > Furever Mom To Doggy - Jaelyn / View Her Photos - > http://tinyurl. com/jaelynlove Furever Mom To Kitties - Lucius, Gypsy, > Kylee and Ethaniel > Visit My Kitties, Doggy & Fosters - http://mdnyhtkyss. com/cattitude/ This email contains correspondence from an attorney and may contain privileged information. If you are not the intended receipient, please delete. Do not tell god how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is. http://taylorstots. tripod.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.8/1801 - Release Date: 11/20/2008 9:11 AM
