Hi everyone, I usually buy Hill's Science Plan Vet Essentials from the vet for my dogs, but a while ago I bought a small 6.6lb bag of Pure Origine by Canicaf dry food to use as treats for dog sports. It looked quite good, smelled nice, and the ingredients list seems decent, so I was wondering if any of you have tried this kibble and what you think of it.
Thanks
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Some dogs need grains, others don't. It’s like peas—they’re suspected of causing heart issues like myocarditis. But just try finding dry food without peas! I’d buy Orijen, but the kibble is too big for a small dog. So I was buying Acana. At the rescue centre where I adopted my second dog two months ago, they told me to feed him Schesir. The wet food is fine, but the dry food is impossible to find in the shops, so I’ve had to go online.
I’ve been looking into this dry food as well (actually, I’ve been really interested in what my dogs eat for a looooong time now).
Since one of them has allergy issues (itching and such), I cut out grains a few years back. And he’s been fit as a fiddle ever since.
This particular grain-free range uses high-quality ingredients. By grains, we mean things like wheat, barley and oats. Rice isn’t strictly necessary, but it’s only there in small amounts and it’s gluten-free. As for the potato starch, that’s just the starch needed to help the dry food keep its shape, and it’s perfectly safe in small doses.
The important thing is the animal protein content—44% (fish and meat, with no beef).
The ingredients list is actually quite impressive, aside from the rice, as I mentioned. Plus, it seems to be really good value for money.
We’re going to finish the bag we've got at the moment and then give this new range a go...
Hi everyone, I’ve got a Border Collie who’s my first ever dog, and I was wondering if her dry food ought to have vegetables in it? She’s always eating grass to settle her stomach. Thanks in advance for your replies.
At the end of the day, I’d recommend Yarrah. It’s all well and good you lot going on about ‘grain-free’, but they aren't organic! Surely it’s better to have a decent dry food with grains but no pesticides or chemicals, rather than some rubbish grain-free stuff, right? Mind you, my dogs weren't too keen, so I’ve had to switch to TOTW, which they love...
TOTW is much better than Yarrah, you’re doing the right thing by switching :) Which range were you using?
The 'organic' label on this dry food is nothing more than a marketing gimmick. Even if the food is organic, it doesn't change the fact that this brand doesn't cater to a dog's carnivorous diet—it basically turns them into a chicken! Even if it's organic! There are far too many grains and carbs. Besides, even if these grains are organic, they won't protect your dog from pancreatic issues, being overweight, digestive problems, or mycotoxins. Once again, just like with some of the big brands, the marketing is laid on way too thick.
I much prefer a brand like ORIJEN. They don't label themselves as 'organic', but they have the benefit of being able to trace all their ingredients, they use sustainable farming practices, and they actually meet the real needs of a carnivore.
You see, organic is something that should be part of a balanced diet. Imagine feeding yourself nothing but burgers, chips, and sugary drinks, even if they were organic. You'd eventually end up with health problems regardless! You have to be able to look past the marketing. Organic is a bonus, but only if the diet is actually APPROPRIATE.
Anyway, I’d recommend the Yarrah range. It’s all well and good with your ‘grain-free’ talk, but they aren’t organic! Surely it’s better to have decent dry food that contains grains but no pesticides or chemicals, rather than some rubbish grain-free stuff, right?
But my dogs weren’t that keen on them, so I’ve had to switch to TOTW, which they really like...
Did you actually check the ingredients before posting your comments?
Here is the breakdown:
• Minimum 30% protein, with over 80% from animal sources.
• Free from beef protein, lactose, gluten, wheat, and soya.
• High-quality ingredients, locally sourced with French animal protein (or processed in France), and rice grown in the Camargue region (from the 'Pure Origine by Canicaf' brand).
My Australian Shepherd loves this dry food.
Kind regards
