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    Dog Food Change Story: Meet Annie 

    by
    desertskybulldogs
    Published on 05-13-2011 12:16 PM  Number of Views: 1676 
    Categories:
    1. Dog Food Information,
    2. Dog Food Change Testimonials
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    This is the story of Annie, who had an allergic reaction to kibble and
    her mommy Karen switched her to raw diet and has not looked back.


    Annie is my 5th bulldog in the last 20 years and I have always fed kibble. Through
    my ignorance I believed that is all dogs ate. My last 4 bullys never had any problems
    with allergies due to kibble, but always had tear stains and large amounts of very
    soft and smelly poops!


    Annie as a puppy


    I got Annie at 12 weeks and she came to me on a Purina dog food that smelt
    rotten, so I dread to think what it tasted like!! I changed her right away to
    James Wellbeloved, which is a very good quality food, though not cheap. She
    was fine on this kibble, but I read about fish
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    Dog Food Change Story: Meet Vegas 

    by
    KMARINO
    Published on 04-08-2011 11:41 AM  Number of Views: 1404 
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    I have always wanted a bulldog, being divorced 14 years and raising two boys I knew I could not afford one much less the expense of ...
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    Dog Food Change Story: Meet Linus 

    by
    sheshistory
    Published on 03-29-2011 10:12 PM  Number of Views: 1306 
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    I was always handsome but don't let my good looks fool you! I didn't feel too good!

    Woof, woof! Hi! I’m Linus!

    ...
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    Frequently Asked Dog Food Questions 

    by
    desertskybulldogs
    Published on 03-23-2011 11:29 AM  Number of Views: 2213 
    Categories:
    1. Dog Food Information,
    2. Advice ~ Information
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    Frequently Asked Dog Food Questions


    Q: What should I be looking for in Dog Food when it comes to the English Bulldog Breed?
    A: More commonly, you should look for a food that is grain & corn free, has plenty of enzymes and probiotics, and a good source of protein. Typically, unless you have a rare case of an active bulldog (a skateboarder ...
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    Understanding Dog Food Labels and Finding Bad Ingredients 

    by
    desertskybulldogs
    Published on 03-21-2011 01:07 PM  Number of Views: 1872 
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    2. Advice ~ Information
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    Learning how to read through the vague and horribly regulated dog food labels can be a chore. The front of your dog food bag has gorgeous cuts of steak, fresh fruits and vegetables..... and has a catchy healthy name like "Beneful". These foods make you, the consumer, believe that your are purchasing something really great for your dog! But flip that bag over, and look at the ingredients.



    This dog food is one of thousands out there that are feeding you a LIE.

    This dog food claims right on their website:

    "Protein-rich nutrition, with real beef, to help build strong muscles"

    INGREDIENTS in Beneful Original Formula:
    Ground yellow corn, chicken by-product meal, corn gluten meal, whole wheat flour, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), rice flour, beef, soy flour, sugar, propylene glycol, meat and bone meal, tricalcium phosphate, phosphoric acid, salt, water, animal digest, sorbic acid (a preservative), potassium chloride, dried ...
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    Dog Food Ratings 

    by
    desertskybulldogs
    Published on 03-20-2011 08:27 PM  Number of Views: 9635 
    Categories:
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    2. Advice ~ Information
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    Dog Food Ratings
    With thousands of dog foods on the market, how do you know which one to choose for your dog?



    Our research on dog foods was done in April of 2010 and we are continuously adding new foods to our list. If you have a food that is NOT on our list, please send a personal message to cowsmom.

    For even more information on dog food, visit our English Bulldog Nutrition Forum to see what food and health tips our members are using. Dog food brands are listed in alphabetical order according by star rating.

    Keep in mind, these gradings are based upon ALL dog breeds. English Bulldogs are more prone to allergies and more sensitive to foods and ingredients such as high levels of protein than other dog breeds. Therefore, this is to be used strictly as a GUIDELINE for you to find a great choice for your bulldog. It will be trial and error unitl you find the perfect food, and a 4 star food may work better for your English Bulldog than a 6 star food.

    Remember to always take time while switching foods. Add more of the new food to the current food you are feeding for a minimum of a week until they have made a complete switch.

    Also note, we are not paid to say any dog food is better than the other! These ratings are based upon several factors. Ingredients, research, label reading, additives, vitamin content, cooking times, wikipedia, other online articles, and most of all member testimonials.



    6 Stars = Best Foods
    1 Star = Yuk.





    6 Star Dog Foods:
    Artemis-Maximal Dog
    Blue- Wilderness
    Earthborn Holistic: Primative Natural
    Fromm Four Star Foods- All Dry Kibble Formulas
    Fromm Four Star Foods- All Grain Free Kibble Formulas
    Go Natural Grain Free Endurance
    Horizon Legacy- Adult Canine
    Horizon Legacy- Puppy
    Nature's Logic Natural- All Dry Kibble Formulas
    Nature's Variety- All Instinct & Grain Free Forumlas
    Merrick- Puppy Plate, Turducken, & Wilderness Blend
    Orijen-Adult, Puppy, Regional Red, Six Fish & Senior
    Taste of the Wild High Prairie & Sierra Mountain Canine Formula
    Taste of the Wild Wetlands Canine Forumla
    Wellness Core
    Wellness Core Ocean
    Wellness Core Reduced Fat


    5 Star Dog Foods:
    Acana- Grasslands, Pacifica, & Prairie Harvest
    Artemis Fresh Mix- Adult, Small Breed adult, & Weight Managment
    Artemis Fresh Mix- Med/Large Breed Puppy, Small Breed Puppy
    AvoDerm Natural Chicken Meal & Brown Rice- Adult Dog or Puppy
    AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Adult Dog
    Before Grain- Buffalo, Chicken or Salmon
    By Nature BrightLife Canine Food
    Canidae-All Life Stages or Beef & Fish
    Canidae- Grain Free- ALS formula or Salmon Meal formula
    Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover's Soul
    Earthborn Holistic: Great Plains Feast, Coastal Catch, Meadow Feast
    Evanger's Pheasant & Brown Rice
    Fromm Gold Nutritionals- Adult, Large Breed Puppy, Puppy & Senior
    Go Natural Chicken, Fruit & Vegetables
    Go Natural Wild Salmon
    Innova- EVO
    Innova- EVO Red Meat
    Innova- EVO Reduced Fat
    Innova- Adult Dry Dog Food - Red Meat - Large Bites & Small Bites
    Innova- Adult Dry Dog Food - Small Bites & Large Bites
    Innova- Puppy Dry Puppy Food
    Merrick- Campfire Trout Feast, Cowboy Cookout, Grammy's Pot Pie, Senior Medley
    Nature's Variety Prairie- Beef Meal & Barley
    Nature's Variety Prairie- Chicken Mean & Brown Rice Canine Dry Diet
    Nature's Variety Prairie- Lamb Mean & Oatmeal
    Nature's Variety Prairie- New Zealand Venison Meal & Millet
    Nature's Variety Prairie- Salmon Mean & Brown Rice
    O&M Prime Life Plus
    Pinnacle Peak ...
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    Our Top 5 Recommended Dog Food Choices 

    by
    desertskybulldogs
    Published on 03-12-2011 03:02 PM  Number of Views: 9072 
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    2. Advice ~ Information
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    First of all, we want to note that we are in no way paid to say these foods are our favorite. Any affiliation we have with these dog food companies is because we CHOSE to be affilated with them. We want to be able to bring our members special offers and prizes from these particular foods, because we would love for each and every person who reads this page to try these foods.

    We have had many dog food discussions on our forums and great helpful advice from many members. Visit our Nutrition forum to post any question you have relating ...
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    Dog Food Change Story: Meet Horse 

    by
    desertskybulldogs
    Published on 03-12-2011 02:10 PM  Number of Views: 932 
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    Meet Horse Then:







    "Horse says goodbye to his nickname"

    For the first 4 years of Horse's life, I fed him beneful, dave's brand (multiple varieties), then eagle pack lamb and rice. He had earned the nickname "stinkhead". Horse's face always smelled really awful, it was red all the time. His eyes were always bloodshot and irritated, with constant eye boogers. Horse had what we called "chacne"-chin acne. ...
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    Dog Food Change Story: Meet Samson 

    by
    desertskybulldogs
    Published on 03-07-2011 08:55 PM  Number of Views: 1380 
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    Meet Samson Then:


    Samson has severe allergies. Before, his face was always red and sore, and his paws were red and full of yeast from his constant licking. Sometimes he even bled in between his toes. His Mommy Tessa tried several foods and put Samson on the proper medications for his allergies.

    Samson gets a twice daily antihistamine, atarax, that helps manage his allergies. ...
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    Dog Food Change Story: Meet Molly 

    by
    desertskybulldogs
    Published on 03-03-2011 01:21 PM  Number of Views: 989 
    Categories:
    1. Dog Food Change Testimonials
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    Meet Molly Then:

    Molly had horrible tear stains, yeast on her paws, was always itching and paw licking.



    Molly had been fed Iams all of her life. Notice the yeast on her paws, bad tear stains, bad yeast infection under her rope wrinkle, she even had yeast on her tummy! Although we never had any health issues with her, one day she broke out into an allergic reaction to something. This allergy turned into a severe skin infection. The vet prescribed ...
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