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barefoot contessa · 07-30-2010, 04:08 AM

1. Wellness puppy
2. smartpak puppy
3. would love to try buffalo blue

**pammy4501** · 07-30-2010, 03:31 PM

Orijin 6
Acana Grassland
Dr. Harvey's with rotating protiens and oils.

Frank wasn't to keen on the Orijin. I am really liking the Dr. Harveys because I can choose the protien and I can control the amount. I use less for Lola as she has liver problems in the past. And, they LOVE LOVE LOVE the Dr. Harvey's.

**Bailey&Me** · 07-30-2010, 04:10 PM

I have my dog, Bailey (not a Maltese) on Canine Caviar kibble right now...he was on their puppy food until about 8 months, then the chicken and pearl millet adult food, but trying the lamb and pearl millet now. I mix in some wet food with his kibble, and get a variety of brands of canned food (Weruva, Spots Stew, Merrick, Instinct, Wellness, Organix, etc). I have been wanting to switch him to Orijen and have been mixing in a tiny amount to his food, but I think it might be a tad too high in protein for him. So I'll be transitioning him to Acana in a month or so. Next on my list to try are Dr. Harvey's and Stella & Chewys.

When I get my Maltese, I will most probably be starting him/her off with the Acana puppy food.

**Swiffer** · 07-30-2010, 05:05 PM

We have only had Swiffer just under 2 weeks but he LOVES Blue Wilderness Duck which is grain free. He wolves it down. I bought it at Petsmart.

**sarnoak** · 08-01-2010, 11:20 AM

Right now I'm going back and fourth between trial size bags of Orijin 6 and Acana Grassland. Just switched from Wellness.

Nikki's Mom · 08-01-2010, 12:51 PM

We're doing Dr. Harvey's Veg-to-Bowl + proteins when we're traveling.

**maltlovereileen** · 08-01-2010, 01:40 PM

Switching between

Evangers White Fish and Sweet Potato
Wellness Simple Solutions Lamb and Rice
and Home Cooking

Vicki, a note about Blue Buffalo, I tried it at one point because it is so easy to get at Petsmart etc...but found it to have a very high sugar content (in the form of black malted barley)...can cause problems

**seektherapy** · 08-23-2010, 09:39 PM

After watching how most dog foods are made using a "Rendering Plant", I thought i would make my own dog food. I tried forcing little Jack to eat what i had made him but he stared at me like, "please dont poison me!" Sorta hurt my feelings, so I bought him Orijen's after feeding him Nutro for years. I just want to know if i am feeding him the right thing, because I did hear "Go!" was good too. The thought of me slowly killing him with "Nutro" and what's in it and other regular dogfood, just kills me !

YouTube - What's REALLY In Your Pet's FOOD??

.. sorry but its the truth, which i am sure everyone knew except me..

**tonicoombs** · 08-26-2010, 01:05 PM

First of all, I'm amazed at the knowledge most of you have acquired regarding canine nutrition. I assume it comes from years of research. I've been sitting here for an hour reading all the posts and trying to wrap my brain around all of the differences in foods. I have a 1½ year Maltese. I started him on Science Diet, but read that it has a lot of filler and by-product. I have begun a bit of research lately and want him to have the best diet possible. I'm not terribly concerned about cost, as long as it is what's best for him.

Over the past couple of months he has been biting at his paws on occasion, and he has slight tear staining. I recently did a bit of research myself, and decided to switch Jasper to Blue Buffalo Small Breed Natural Fish and Brown Rice (gradually, of course). But after reading posts, several of you mention that rosemary is an ingredient you want to steer clear of, as it can cause seizures. BB does contain oil of rosemary. Now I'm concerned that I haven't made a wise choice, not for lack of trying, but simply for lack of nutrition education. Seems like a lot of you recommend Orijen or ACANA. Jasper seems to like the whitefish in BB, so I'm wondering if Orijen 6 Fish might be a good choice? Those who use it, is it helpful in reducing tear staining and itchy skin?

Sorry, Brianna, for hi-jacking your thread! Maybe I should have started my own? I'm new to Spoiled Maltese and am not up on the proper forum etiquette. =) A lot of you posted some great advice and I wanted to be able to pick your brains on the subject.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Toni

07-30-2010, 03:31 PM	#122 (permalink)
pammy4501 Maltese Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moorpark, Ca. Posts: 2,487	Orijin 6 Acana Grassland Dr. Harvey's with rotating protiens and oils. Frank wasn't to keen on the Orijin. I am really liking the Dr. Harveys because I can choose the protien and I can control the amount. I use less for Lola as she has liver problems in the past. And, they LOVE LOVE LOVE the Dr. Harvey's. __________________ Lola, Frankie & Truffles Mom Please donate to GME reseach. Lola's GME Research Fund http://maf.convio.net/goto/lolagme.fund

07-30-2010, 04:10 PM	#123 (permalink)
Bailey&Me Maltese Guru Name: Nida Dog's Name: Bailey (honorary Maltese) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern VA (Washington, DC area) Posts: 1,983	I have my dog, Bailey (not a Maltese) on Canine Caviar kibble right now...he was on their puppy food until about 8 months, then the chicken and pearl millet adult food, but trying the lamb and pearl millet now. I mix in some wet food with his kibble, and get a variety of brands of canned food (Weruva, Spots Stew, Merrick, Instinct, Wellness, Organix, etc). I have been wanting to switch him to Orijen and have been mixing in a tiny amount to his food, but I think it might be a tad too high in protein for him. So I'll be transitioning him to Acana in a month or so. Next on my list to try are Dr. Harvey's and Stella & Chewys. When I get my Maltese, I will most probably be starting him/her off with the Acana puppy food. __________________

08-01-2010, 11:20 AM	#125 (permalink)
sarnoak Member Name: Sara Dog's Name: Ramsey Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 57	Right now I'm going back and fourth between trial size bags of Orijin 6 and Acana Grassland. Just switched from Wellness. __________________

08-01-2010, 01:40 PM	#127 (permalink)
maltlovereileen Maltese Guru Name: Eileen Dog's Name: Pip, Daisy & Gracie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,163	Switching between Evangers White Fish and Sweet Potato Wellness Simple Solutions Lamb and Rice and Home Cooking Vicki, a note about Blue Buffalo, I tried it at one point because it is so easy to get at Petsmart etc...but found it to have a very high sugar content (in the form of black malted barley)...can cause problems __________________

08-26-2010, 01:05 PM	#129 (permalink)
tonicoombs Member Name: Toni Dog's Name: Jasper Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 86	First of all, I'm amazed at the knowledge most of you have acquired regarding canine nutrition. I assume it comes from years of research. I've been sitting here for an hour reading all the posts and trying to wrap my brain around all of the differences in foods. I have a 1½ year Maltese. I started him on Science Diet, but read that it has a lot of filler and by-product. I have begun a bit of research lately and want him to have the best diet possible. I'm not terribly concerned about cost, as long as it is what's best for him. Over the past couple of months he has been biting at his paws on occasion, and he has slight tear staining. I recently did a bit of research myself, and decided to switch Jasper to Blue Buffalo Small Breed Natural Fish and Brown Rice (gradually, of course). But after reading posts, several of you mention that rosemary is an ingredient you want to steer clear of, as it can cause seizures. BB does contain oil of rosemary. Now I'm concerned that I haven't made a wise choice, not for lack of trying, but simply for lack of nutrition education. Seems like a lot of you recommend Orijen or ACANA. Jasper seems to like the whitefish in BB, so I'm wondering if Orijen 6 Fish might be a good choice? Those who use it, is it helpful in reducing tear staining and itchy skin? Sorry, Brianna, for hi-jacking your thread! Maybe I should have started my own? I'm new to Spoiled Maltese and am not up on the proper forum etiquette. =) A lot of you posted some great advice and I wanted to be able to pick your brains on the subject. Hope everyone has a great day! Toni Attached Thumbnails

07-30-2010, 04:08 AM	#121 (permalink)
barefoot contessa Banned Name: Vicki Dog's Name: Tessa Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MA Posts: 242	1. Wellness puppy 2. smartpak puppy 3. would love to try buffalo blue

07-30-2010, 05:05 PM	#124 (permalink)
Swiffer Newbie Name: Sherrie Dog's Name: Swiffer and Pookie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: TX Posts: 12	We have only had Swiffer just under 2 weeks but he LOVES Blue Wilderness Duck which is grain free. He wolves it down. I bought it at Petsmart.

08-01-2010, 12:51 PM	#126 (permalink)
Nikki's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Suzan Dog's Name: Keiko & Nikki Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,250	We're doing Dr. Harvey's Veg-to-Bowl + proteins when we're traveling.

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