Grocery store brand dog food that isn't half bad!

sasasola · 11-09-2012, 08:53 AM

We have a grocery store chain here that has their own brand of "no name" products that are actually quite good (for the Canadians, I'm talking PC products from Loblaws).

They have come out with a grain free dog food recently. I was looking at the ingredients and it actually seems to be pretty good. However, I am not an expert by any means, so I'd like to get your opinions on it.

PC Nutrition First Premium Adult Dry Dog Food Formulated Without Grains - Salmon & Potato - PC - Products

Thanks!

2manydogs · 11-09-2012, 09:12 AM

I wouldnt feed anything with beet pulp in it. No name and PC are two different brands, just an FYI. But as for PC's grain free dog food it isnt bad if your budget is limited. I mean its better than alot of the other foods on the grocery store shelf.

Loblaws has a health section in the middle of their stores. Its usually where you will find all the gluten free, environmentally friendly cleaners etc etc. Go to that section and there is a dog food that is in there that is not put out with the other kibbles. Right now the name isnt coming to me but it is a really good quality food but comes with a price.

canadianjem · 11-09-2012, 10:16 AM

apparently, Kirkland's Best from Costco is decent as well...or so i'm told

sasasola · 11-09-2012, 10:23 AM

Yes, I know that No Name and PC are different (although they are bothe Loblaws brands). I just meant it was a "no name" type of brand for the people who don't know Loblaws.

I'm planning on switching Duke to Acana because budget isn't an issue for us. I was just curious to see what others thought about this food.

Actually I wanted to switch him to Orijen but I hear that not all dogs do well on a high protein food, so I figured Acana was the safer choice.

2manydogs · 11-09-2012, 10:26 AM

Acana is also hit and miss but the protein % seem to be lower than the Orijen. When I fed kibble neither agreed with my crew. They all got horrible gas and soft stools.

Give it a go, transition slowly and if it works, then great! Champion Pets make an excellent dog kibble. If it doesnt work, try giving Fromm's a chance or Now.

sasasola · 11-09-2012, 10:51 AM

I'm using Fromm right now... I'm happy with it. His stools are good, his coat is shiny but he does have some pretty stinky room-clearing gas at times and he seems to have itchy ears... not sure if it's the kibble or treats or something else? I'm not even sure if switching kibble will help or if it's even kibble related! But I thought that it can't hurt to try? Or is it even worth switching since overall he seems to be doing well on it, minus the stinky gas? And if he has stinky gas, it must be upsetting his tummy?

2manydogs · 11-09-2012, 11:00 AM

Gas is a sign that he is having issues with his food. It hard to say what is causing it, you could try a different protein in the same line up. Itchy ears is also a food allergy sign

sasasola · 11-09-2012, 11:07 AM

Thank you Kari.

And yes, I know...

I would love to go raw but hubby doesn't want to! Out of curiousity, where do the Canadians - specifically Ontarians that feed raw get their meat? It's so bloody expensive at the grocery store!

I think I'm going to try a totally grain free kibble and see if that helps with the gas and itching. He doesn't fart all the time but there are days, especially in the evening, where his gas could clear the room. It's truly vomit inducing!

The itching isn't excessive, and maybe it's just normal dog scratching. But I find he scratches at his ears more than any other part of his body and he sometimes has a red spot here and there on his belly that might be hives?

2manydogs · 11-09-2012, 11:13 AM

Susy my dear, you are so lucky to have so many options available to you in Toronto!!

Check out: Big Country Raw | Food For Dogs

http://www.k9cuisineraw.ca/index.php...3d70d9a753b935

raw and natural product list

This place is my favourite, its located in Oshawa and I would be more than happy to send you a price list since there isnt one on site.

Your Best Friend's Food

2manydogs · 11-09-2012, 11:14 AM

I believe the first 3 links deliver or ship. The last link does not.

11-09-2012, 08:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
sasasola Super User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,620	Grocery store brand dog food that isn't half bad! We have a grocery store chain here that has their own brand of "no name" products that are actually quite good (for the Canadians, I'm talking PC products from Loblaws). They have come out with a grain free dog food recently. I was looking at the ingredients and it actually seems to be pretty good. However, I am not an expert by any means, so I'd like to get your opinions on it. PC Nutrition First Premium Adult Dry Dog Food Formulated Without Grains - Salmon & Potato - PC - Products Thanks! __________________ Susy Mom to 2 beautiful daughters , Duke and Dusty

11-09-2012, 09:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
2manydogs BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts: 4,032	I wouldnt feed anything with beet pulp in it. No name and PC are two different brands, just an FYI. But as for PC's grain free dog food it isnt bad if your budget is limited. I mean its better than alot of the other foods on the grocery store shelf. Loblaws has a health section in the middle of their stores. Its usually where you will find all the gluten free, environmentally friendly cleaners etc etc. Go to that section and there is a dog food that is in there that is not put out with the other kibbles. Right now the name isnt coming to me but it is a really good quality food but comes with a price. __________________ Kari ~ Keeper, servant and mommy to the following crew Proudly Raw fed since 2010

11-09-2012, 10:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
sasasola Super User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,620	Yes, I know that No Name and PC are different (although they are bothe Loblaws brands). I just meant it was a "no name" type of brand for the people who don't know Loblaws. I'm planning on switching Duke to Acana because budget isn't an issue for us. I was just curious to see what others thought about this food. Actually I wanted to switch him to Orijen but I hear that not all dogs do well on a high protein food, so I figured Acana was the safer choice. __________________ Susy Mom to 2 beautiful daughters , Duke and Dusty

11-09-2012, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
2manydogs BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts: 4,032	Acana is also hit and miss but the protein % seem to be lower than the Orijen. When I fed kibble neither agreed with my crew. They all got horrible gas and soft stools. Give it a go, transition slowly and if it works, then great! Champion Pets make an excellent dog kibble. If it doesnt work, try giving Fromm's a chance or Now. __________________ Kari ~ Keeper, servant and mommy to the following crew Proudly Raw fed since 2010

11-09-2012, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
sasasola Super User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,620	I'm using Fromm right now... I'm happy with it. His stools are good, his coat is shiny but he does have some pretty stinky room-clearing gas at times and he seems to have itchy ears... not sure if it's the kibble or treats or something else? I'm not even sure if switching kibble will help or if it's even kibble related! But I thought that it can't hurt to try? Or is it even worth switching since overall he seems to be doing well on it, minus the stinky gas? And if he has stinky gas, it must be upsetting his tummy? __________________ Susy Mom to 2 beautiful daughters , Duke and Dusty

11-09-2012, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
canadianjem Advanced User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fernie BC Posts: 730	apparently, Kirkland's Best from Costco is decent as well...or so i'm told

11-09-2012, 11:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
2manydogs BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts: 4,032	Gas is a sign that he is having issues with his food. It hard to say what is causing it, you could try a different protein in the same line up. Itchy ears is also a food allergy sign __________________ Kari ~ Keeper, servant and mommy to the following crew Proudly Raw fed since 2010

11-09-2012, 11:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
sasasola Super User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,620	Thank you Kari. And yes, I know... I would love to go raw but hubby doesn't want to! Out of curiousity, where do the Canadians - specifically Ontarians that feed raw get their meat? It's so bloody expensive at the grocery store! I think I'm going to try a totally grain free kibble and see if that helps with the gas and itching. He doesn't fart all the time but there are days, especially in the evening, where his gas could clear the room. It's truly vomit inducing! The itching isn't excessive, and maybe it's just normal dog scratching. But I find he scratches at his ears more than any other part of his body and he sometimes has a red spot here and there on his belly that might be hives? __________________ Susy Mom to 2 beautiful daughters , Duke and Dusty

11-09-2012, 11:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
2manydogs BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts: 4,032	Susy my dear, you are so lucky to have so many options available to you in Toronto!! Check out: Big Country Raw \| Food For Dogs http://www.k9cuisineraw.ca/index.php...3d70d9a753b935 raw and natural product list This place is my favourite, its located in Oshawa and I would be more than happy to send you a price list since there isnt one on site. Your Best Friend's Food __________________ Kari ~ Keeper, servant and mommy to the following crew Proudly Raw fed since 2010

11-09-2012, 11:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
2manydogs BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts: 4,032	I believe the first 3 links deliver or ship. The last link does not. __________________ Kari ~ Keeper, servant and mommy to the following crew Proudly Raw fed since 2010

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