I need some info... help!

[RoughCollies]

Ok, so I was at work today and our Purina Rep and I got into a HUGE debate about dog food. He's all for ProPlan. I need a list of links that will basically prove him wrong. One about by-products, corn, RAW, bad things about ProPlan or other Purina foods, etc. My laptop isn't working well, so I can't look it all up

If you have anything, please....

(no, I am NOT stubborn. I have to win this simply because I am right.)

[dobermom]

I DONT think ProPlan is a horrible food. Its not the quality of Innova, Canidae(sp), Solid Gold, Eagle Pack etc, but its not the bottom of the barell. There are MANY foods out there that are much worse!

[RoughCollies]

Oh, I know that. I told him that, but he thinks that ProPlan is the BEST food out there. ProPlan is a good premium food. I recommend it to some people at work if I think they are looking for a less expensive good food. He thinks it is the BEST though.

[dobermom]

I understand. I agree its NOT the best!

[carrie79]

this says which products to avoid. http://www.mordanna.com/dogfood/index.php?page=list1
this helps to identify better choices. http://www.mordanna.com/dogfood/index.php?page=identify

http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dogsartic...Dogs-Food.html says this.
In order for you to make an informed decision, you must know which ingredients are better than others. When you look at a food label, the following are the kinds of ingredients that you are looking for: Human Grade Ingredients Chicken meal, Turkey meal, Fish meal, Rice, Potatoes, Lamb meal, Potatoes, Rice, Sunflower Oil, Vegetables and others. Good dog foods first four ingredients should not be grains, but should consist of things like meat and proteins.
You also want to make sure it says chicken meal and not chicken as the primary ingredient. If it says chicken only, this means that the manufacturers are counting the entire chicken toward protein value. This includes beaks, feathers, and feet. With chicken meal, they are only counting the cooked down version of the protein. This will ensure that your dog is getting the appropriate kind of protein and not byproducts. Vitamins and fatty acids are also good ingredients in dog foods. Some examples include Vitamin E, Omega 3 and 6, etc. These are very important for a healthy looking skin and coat. Make sure the dog food is not laden with preservatives.

Some of the ingredients that you don’t want to see on your dog food label include: Inferior protein which consists of but not limited to variations of the following: Wheat, Corn, Chicken by-products, Soy, Gluten. These ingredients are hard to digest and can cause health problems later on if used for a long period of time. Sugar is another ingredient that you want to stay away from.


hope this helps! I have no idea really about these things but I was bored and hubby is having poker night. so i figured might as well learn something new! I need to go and check my dogs food!

[carrie79]

http://www.rateitall.com/i-24986-purina.aspx

consumer comments on purina... sorry I couldnt really find anything else. But can I just that of course he will say that Purina is the best, as he is their rep. It is his job..... I am feeding mine PurinaOne, so I guess I am going to go shopping for a better food tomorrow!

[RoughCollies]

Thanks so much, Carrie!!!

[minnie50]

Purina ProPlan is the top of the line for Purina, so when he says it's the best
he is right when it comes to Purina ( I doubt he meant it that way) Their Puppy Chow is the pitts. I wouldn't argue the point there is no way that you are going to get a rep to say the product he is selling is not the best.

[sheplovr]

Purina Products are top if the list of junk food to use. Next come Iams, Eukanuba and Science Diet. Bad when I reaseared it few months back. Naturall is is going to tell you all the good things, he get a pinch for selling it.

[RoughCollies]

Originally Posted by minnie50

Purina ProPlan is the top of the line for Purina, so when he says it's the best
he is right when it comes to Purina ( I doubt he meant it that way) Their Puppy Chow is the pitts. I wouldn't argue the point there is no way that you are going to get a rep to say the product he is selling is not the best.

No, maybe not, but I am still going to try, lol. (not stubborn, determined... honest!)