was this a lot? i feel bad about all the cereal & nuts.
what else shoulld i eat? will i gain weight?

This is a good meal. Cereal gives plenty of vitamins and minerals. You drank water and had some carbodyhdrates or sugars in the tea. The nuts and fuits gave protein and fiber and milk gave calcium. This is very healthy. You shoudn’t gain weight, everything is balanced.

Chicken, chicken meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearl barley, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and vitamin E), egg product, beet pulp, potatoes, fish meal, flaxseed, natural flavor, brewers dried yeast, millet, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, carrots, peas, kelp, apples, dried skim milk, cranberry powder, rosemary extract, parsley flake, dried chicory root, glucosamine hydrochloride, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, chondroitin sulfate, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid

Crude protein …………26% min
Crude fat …………16% min
Crude fiber …………4% min
Moisture …………10% min
Calcium …………1% min
Phosphorus …………0.8% min
Zinc …………200 mg/kg min
Selenium …………0.4 mg/kg min
Vitamin E …………150IU/kg min
Omega-6 Fatty Acids………… 2.5% min
Omega-3 Fatty Acids …………0.4% min
Glucosamine Hydrochloride………… 300 mg/kg

Like the other poster said, it’s certainly better than some dog foods. I suspect I know what this food is and on the review site I read, the reviewer was concerned that rice and barley and egg product were used.

Is your doberman very active? If so, I would go with a food that contains more protein and a higher fat content.

Ingredients
Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, turkey meal, whole grain brown rice, whole grain white rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), oatmeal, potatoes, cracked pearled barley, millet, duck, salmon, egg product, flaxseed, natural chicken flavor, kelp, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, chicory root extract, carrots, peas, apples, dried skim milk, cranberry powder, rosemary extract, parsley flake. Vitamins and minerals.

Yes, it’s a pretty good quality dog food, Rated 5 stars.
Go for it! I have only heard positive things about this dog food.

i couldn’t find 2 ingrediants..

i needed INSTANT dry yeast and SKIM milk powder

but everywhere i went ..i couldn’t find it

so i brought home active dry yeast…and fat free dry milk

can i replace them with these stuff?? pleas hELp!!!!

or should i go to the nearby bakery and beg them for some stuff lol

yeah you should be fine, the instant dry yeast would be like for the bread maker, and skim milk, should not affect the recipe t all so yeah I would say go for it

Ingredients
Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, turkey meal, whole grain brown rice, whole grain white rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), oatmeal, potatoes, cracked pearled barley, millet, duck, salmon, egg product, flaxseed, natural chicken flavor, kelp, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, chicory root extract, carrots, peas, apples, dried skim milk, cranberry powder, rosemary extract, parsley flake. Vitamins and minerals.

Yes, it’s a good quality food.
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Ingredients
Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, turkey meal, whole grain brown rice, whole grain white rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), oatmeal, potatoes, cracked pearled barley, millet, duck, salmon, egg product, flaxseed, natural chicken flavor, kelp, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, chicory root extract, carrots, peas, apples, dried skim milk, cranberry powder, rosemary extract, parsley flake. Vitamins and minerals.

Yes, I will do the process gradually.

I am currently feeding purina puppy chow, and I dont think that he likes it very much. He is very picky about his food, he only eats certain pieces. He also seems like he just wants more and more of the food, and i think that this is because there isnt any meat in purina puppy chow. His poop also looks funny. Do you think that this has all been caused my the poor quality food?
Ok, I know that purina is AWFUL!
So, should i still do the change gradualy? or should I change is cause it’s such poor quality.

Yes, that is a good quality food. MUCH MUCH better than Purina Puppy Chow.

ADD:
Yes, still change gradually. Otherwise your dog may have gas and loose stools. Change about 25% of the food at a time over about a week’s time.
25% food A, 75% food B
50% food A, 50% food B
75% food A, 25% food B
100% food A
.

The Chicken, Rice & Vegetables Formula?

Chicken, Rice & Vegetables Formula
Fresh Chicken is the #1 Ingredient
Omega Fatty Acid Balance for Healthy Skin and Coat
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Natural Antioxidants
Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes for Great GI Health
Natural Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Healthy Joints

Here are the Ingredients::::

Chicken, chicken meal, ocean fish meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, white rice, oatmeal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), potatoes, tomato pomace, egg product, flaxseed, natural chicken flavor, choline chloride, dried chicory root, glucosamine hydrochloride, kelp, carrots, peas, apples, tomatoes, blueberries, spinach, dried skim milk, cranberry powder, rosemary extract, parsley flake, yucca schidigera extract, L-Carnitine, chondroitin sulfate, Enterococcus faecieum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Saccharomyces cerevesiae fermentation solubles, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid.

THANKS!!

It is a good food. As another poster mentioned it gets a 4 out of 6 star rating on www.dogfoodanalysis.com

It is very similar in ingredients to Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul which receives the same rating, but in my opinion the Chicken Soup brand has more meat and slightly better ingredients. Chicken Soup costs $36.00 for 35 pounds so if you are paying more or the same for Premium Edge think about switching to Chicken Soup.

for only $20 at Costco….ingredients seem about as good as the Solid Gold food.
heres the solid gold info:
Ingredients:
Bison | Salmon Meal | Brown Rice | Millet | Cracked Pearled Barley | Rice Bran | Canola Oil | Tomato Pomace | Flaxseed | Natural Flavor | Salmon Oil (source of DHA) | Choline Chloride | Taurine | Dried Chicory Root | Parsley Flakes | Pumpkin Meal | Almond Oil | Sesame Oil | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Thyme | Blueberries | Carrots | Broccoli | Vitamin E Supplement | Iron Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | Copper Proteinate | Ferrous Sulfate | Zinc Sulfate | Copper Sulfate | Potassium Iodide | Thiamine Mononitrate | Manganese Proteinate | Manganous Oxide | Ascorbic Acid | Vitamin A Supplement | Biotin | Calcium Panthothenate | Manganese Sulfate | Sodium Selenite | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Riboflavin Supplement | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Folic Acid |

Guaranteed Analysis:
Protein (min) 22%
Moisture (max) 10%
Fat (min) 9%
Fiber (max) 4%
so since I have two cane corsos…..do you guys think any quality is being sacrificed… should I stick with solid gold or try Kirkland….. iSolid gold costs 55 bucks for 33lb bag. this Kirkland stuff is 21.99 for a 40 lb bag.

I wouldn’t feed my dogs Kirkland, pedigree purina or any other non wholistic foods. If you are concerned about the price look for another food that is safe and good quality. Solid gold is one of the best. But try California natural,Wolf Brands,Evo, Innova,or even better cook for them make a bunch and either freeze it and use as needed and only buy kibble for an expander of a cooked meal. I buy ground lamb
lamb steaks, fresh chicken or beef, mixed frozen veggies, with brown rice. The web site I have included has a link to 168 dog food recipies with calorie amounts as well as the names of the best foods on the market. Lets put it this way….. What you spend on your dogs food you will save in the long run . you will keep them healthy and out of the vets office.

Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul Senior Dog Formula:

Chicken, turkey, oatmeal, whole grain brown rice, chicken meal, turkey meal, whole grain white rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), potatoes, cracked pearled barley, millet, duck, salmon, egg product, flaxseed, natural chicken flavor, kelp, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, glucosamine hydrochloride, chicory root extract, carrots, peas, apples, dried skim milk, cranberry powder, rosemary extract, parsley flake. Vitamins and minerals.

Diamond Naturals Senior 8+ Formula:

Whole grain brown rice, chicken, chicken meal, egg product, oatmeal, beet pulp, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), flaxseed, natural chicken flavor, brewers dried yeast, potassium chloride, dried chicory root, glucosamine hydrochloride, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, chondroitin sulfate, beta carotene, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, L-carnitine, biotin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid.

Thank you!

Chicken Soup is definitly better. I would prefer if it was chicken meal instead of chicken but it’s still better than Diamond Naturals. That’s my opinion anyways. I’ve never been in favor of Diamond before, not even their Naturals, but that’s just me…I know DN is a good brand but Chicken Soup is probably better.

Oh and BTW Chuckles since you have a senior *&* an adult there is a Chicken Soup Lite…that you can feed both of them. Good luck!

OH! How’s Chuckles doing with his cut? I bet he’s annoyed by that cone! LOL poor guy! It’s for the best though!

At the supermarket I go to, the largest size dry milk, with the cheapest per-pound unit price, is about $15 and it says it makes 20 quarts (5 gallons).
Then I go check out the supermarket’s dairy fridge and find their 1 gallon milk at $2.59, which would be $12.95 for 5 gallons.
Of course if I go for a smaller package of dry milk, then the price differential will be even greater…
I also browsed Amazon a little bit and it doesn’t seem like they have it any cheaper either, especially considering the shipping cost.

I actually prefer the taste of skim milk, so so long as dry milk tastes just like skim milk I will be happy with the taste.

But does dry milk really save you money?
Also considering that water is quite expensive for me, because I live in a dorm…

It’s completely disgusting. We bought it when we lived in Alaska because it was a lot cheaper there due to transportation costs. It’s somewhat ok for cooking but you will not want to drink it plain.

You can try looking for shelf-stable packaged of milk – they’re usually one quart and in a square box. They are typically found on the shelf and not refrigerated and they don’t need to be refrigerated until after you open them.