Anyone else use this? I have looked and looked into dog foods and all the by products and "meat meal" and I chose this dog food for my pup. Its sold at pet food stores only...ie...Petsmart, Concord Pet (special order) and some Petco's. So far, I think I did ok! Anyone else use it and have any comments? Thanks!

[puppylove2009]

Thats a real good one. Also if you ever decide you need to switch it up. Here are some other good ones.

Innova
California Naturals
Evo
Wellness
Solid Gold
Merrick
Orijen
Natural Balance

(the list goes on)

But I think you did good.

and thankyou for not feeding your dog that grocery store junk....


We believe that was the trigger in my dogs health issues

Actually meat meal (well a named meat meal, like beef meal) is actually better than just saying beef. Beef meal means that its JUST the beer after it has been dehydrated. Beef means that its beef plus the water, so once the water is gone, there isnt much beef left over.

Originally Posted by SwayRaines

Actually meat meal (well a named meat meal, like beef meal) is actually better than just saying beef. Beef meal means that its JUST the beer after it has been dehydrated. Beef means that its beef plus the water, so once the water is gone, there isnt much beef left over.

Really?

"Meat meal is an animal feedstuff produced by recycling animal by-products. "

PS28/PS024: Using Meat and Bone Meal in Poultry Diets

No, by products ARE the recycled meat crap (beeks, hooves, etc)

Like I said, it should be a NAMED meat product meal, and not just meat meal. As in Chicken meal, beef meal, fish meal.

Meat versus Meal on Pet Food Labeling:
What is the difference and what does it mean to your pets and you?

Meat
FACT: Chicken & Lamb are 70% water and only 15% protein
Pet food labels found in grocery and mass marketers like to use Chicken or Lamb to represent real meat. When used without the addition of meat meals, these protein sources contain 70% moisture, much of which is lost during cooking. The label leads the consumer to believe that the product is mostly meat based when it may not be. Chicken or lamb meats are heavier than grains prior to cooking, but not after. Although the inclusion of fresh meats may be beneficial, the moisture contained in the meats (70%) is reduced by two-thirds during the cooking process, possibly leaving the total formula as a grain based food after processing.


Meal
FACT: Chicken Meal and Lamb Meal are dry and 50% to 65% meat protein!
Example: CANIDAE All Life Stages lists Chicken Meal & Turkey Meal as the first ingredients. Chicken, Turkey and Lamb meals are nearly dry (10% moisture content) and contain 50% to 65% meat proteins. During cooking, the meat meals do not shrink below the grain weight, producing a true meat based formula for your pets. See the table below.


Once again, this is only the case if it is a NAMED meat meal. Such as beef meal, turkey meal, fish meal. No "meat meals"

Originally Posted by luvmydog2

Anyone else use this? I have looked and looked into dog foods and all the by products and "meat meal" and I chose this dog food for my pup. Its sold at pet food stores only...ie...Petsmart, Concord Pet (special order) and some Petco's. So far, I think I did ok! Anyone else use it and have any comments? Thanks!

We have a Saint Bernard 7 mos. old and he had trouble with most brands of food until we came across this brand. He is doing very well on it. 7 cups a day and not a morsel left in the bowl ! Good Luck

[Corky/Max]

Sorry guys----forget the commercial dog food and learn how to do raw (w/all the necessary LIVE ENZYMES) and do your dog a happy life-saving favor--the dog will love you for it!!!! If you want a dog w a lot fewer health problems and possibly live up to 10 years longer for it's life span and be happier(the dog!) while it's doing it--the only way to go is to keep the immune system healthy----and that means they have (need) to have the enzymes that are only in uncooked (RAW) foods. S_ _T---see some of the websites to look up that I have posted in this forum--Because you love your dog-all of them and about enzymes in the post titled--German Shepards-Nutrition----all dogs need live enzymes not just German Shepards--It's just that they have a bigger problem with getting the nutrition than other dogs--probably use up all their own enzymes faster than other breeds because they have this nutrition problem. PLEASE, PEOPLE-- STUDY ! STUDY! I LOVE DOGS, MY DOGS, YOUR DOGS----ALL DOGS!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Corky/Max

Sorry guys----forget the commercial dog food and learn how to do raw (w/all the necessary LIVE ENZYMES) and do your dog a happy life-saving favor--the dog will love you for it!!!!

As great as that sounds, its not the right fit for everyone. It is time consuming. I know it can cost less, but I barely have the time to cook for my husband and I, let alone the dogs.

High grade kibble can be just as healthy. Not to mention the crunchy kibble cuts down on tarter build up.

[Corky/Max]

Originally Posted by SwayRaines

As great as that sounds, its not the right fit for everyone. It is time consuming. I know it can cost less, but I barely have the time to cook for my husband and I, let alone the dogs.

High grade kibble can be just as healthy. Not to mention the crunchy kibble cuts down on tarter build up.

I really don't want to start a big commotion I just want to save the dogs!! I guess when you say 'time consuming' and not the right fit for everyone--it will all boil down to how much you love your dog and are willing to do for it!!
And you don't cook anything--It has to be raw to get the enzymes they need! Don't know 'how rich" you are--but if you can afford it----there are places (and reputable) you can buy this already done for you--like in patties. And if you can't afford that----It really isn't that time consuming once you get the hang of everything---you can mix (in bulk) and freeze and thaw appropriate sized pkgs for the meals. If people would just look up these websites I've given (in many places in this forum) and really read what they say--and you still had issues w/it---I'd sure be willing to try to explain as much as I can---but I can't put everything I know on this website if people won't read what's out there 1st----besides these sites can 'say' much more than I can possibly put in here and not LOL, have such a hard time trying to do it.:!:
And about the tartar build-up---I don't think kibble does anything for that--but raw meaty bones sure do as well as build better muscle (because of all the pulling and chewing-ripping-(hitting a blank here-can't think how to spell ?knawing--Misspelled! And there is no kibble that is healthier than raw--BECAUSE NONE OF THEM HAVE THE ENZYMES THAT ARE NECESSARY TO KEEP THE DOG HEALTHY----the key words are immune system and enzymes--Read please.