HI! im new here. I am going to be getting my new puppy in 7 days. She is currently being fed Iams puppy. I want to switch her food.. i know i have to do it slowly but i dont know what brand to get.

i really want Azmira Classic.. but the only way that's possible is by ordering it offline. I also like lifes abundance... but also would have to order from online.
which of these two are better???

the only foods that are higher up on the quality sclae that i have available locally are Natural Balance, Wellness, Canidae, and Innova. have any input on those brands? im not sure which to go with.. i'll most-likely end up ordering online..but i really wish i could have a better food locally.. which is why im hoping at least one of hose brands are high quality.

any info helps.. im interested in finding a really good comparison chart

Well.. i think im going to go with Life's abundance and just order it offline. I dont have a petco here in town..so i dont have access to nutro.. and my wal mart doesnt carry newmans own.. i wish it did.

Originally Posted by MGM

First, spend your time researching the recall lists, and there were items added to it just today. Several of the brands that you mentioned have items that were recalled. You want to look at the ingredients, carefully, and a meat/protein should be the very first listed, if not, move on. And there should be no wheat gluten, none, but still keep an eye on recalls because of new items added, and cross-contamination cases. If the food that you are feeding your dog is recalled, don't follow the slow to switch rule for changing foods, just stop, save the bag, and call your vet. I would not feed Iams, not quality enough and it contains wheat gluten(and all pet quality wheat gluten comes from the same source in China.) I would suggest that you look at Nutro Natural Choice Chicken Meal, Rice, and Oatmeal Formula, bagged kibble. You can start with the puppy size, then around 9 months of age(and you should spay your dog around 7 months) switch to the same formula but but for adult. This food is great, safe(so far, but it has no wheat gluten), and actually helps a dog's tummy. I buy mine at Petco. Another good one is Paul Newman's Newman's Own Dog Food, very natural, all organic. You can find this in pet stores and even in some Wal-Marts. Good luck, and keep posting. We love answering questions! (And remember, read labels of treats as well, they're mostly junk, so be picky about them.)

no won't buy alpha for dogs.