Quick food question

You feed so much of the better foods, so it works out to be the same price in the end. ie if it costs 2X as much but you feed 1/2 the amount, it costs the same, and your dog will be healthier

It just hits a sore point with people here. It is like a parent saying I feed my kids Mcdonalds and doritos cause things are tight. Even with free vet care, I would still imagine a really healthy dog would cost less in its lifetime, if less gas in trips to the vet if nothing else.

I used to feed Purina Proplan. We had a huge dog live to be 9 (130 pound 33inch tall dog) His immune system shut down. I feel upset, he might have lived longer, if I knew then what I know now. (he might not have, but still it bugs me)

You said that 40lbs of dog food lasts your dogs 2 weeks. If a super premium dog food costs $45/bag, that means that you will spend $90/month on dog food.

How in the world are you spending $200/month on Pedigree?

By the way, how is pet care + insurance $300+/month? What are you buying for them that costs so much?

Food makes a huge difference for dogs. Allergies, diseases and other ailments which thrive off of a compromised immune system will happen when the needs of proper nutrition are not met. Hot spots, ear infections, dry skin, even fleas are common indicators of a weakened immune system. The other day at the grooming shop a cocker came in to be clipped and she was completely deaf from the outrageous scar tissue and inflamation in her ears. Her owners fed her Iams and believe that it is a wonderful food- that her ear condition could not possibly be related to food allergies like their vet suggested. Even when a dog appears to be healthy on a poor diet they will age poorer, they will become more succeptible to viruses and diseases, etc. In the end the money saved on a cheap bag of dog food will be spent on higher vet bills. Besides, your dog has to eat more of the unhealthy food than they do the ones higher in nutrition.

Trust me on this, I have a dog that weighs 190lbs. He only eats 3-4 cups of food a day depending on activities.

pet care costs:
puppy shampoo and conditioner: $20
puppy brushes: 10
puppy toothbrushes: 20
puppy toys:50-60
blankets/pillows:20
misc care: 60

I don't understand why you'd need all those things monthly honestly..


I haven't bought a toothbrush, bed, brush or toy in months.. shampoo and conditioner shouldn't be a monthly needed expense either.. I'm a little confused.

well you may not understand but with my pups they get the best

actually pedigree is much newer, than feeding raw.

And if you are fine feeding your dog 4-D meats, coated in creosote (what meat is in there that is) and floor sweepings from grain mills, the remains of euthed cats and dogs, that is your business.

And if you don't believe those things are in beniful and pedigree, you need to do some independant research yourself. There is nothing like finding these things out for yourself. When you come across studies, dig to see who funded them. If they are independtantly funding, great.