I got my Sam,a blck Shih-Tuz at 4mths aside from how the pevious owner had treated him,i watched him constantly up heave any kind of processed dog food. a rash on his tummy Then started with the digging,then his hair was falling out.the vet. told me it was fleas,thank god i didn't believe him.So, at a young age he became a vegetarian of sorts.I cook his food he eats no more processed food.He eats well cooked chicken,fish,all veggies,and some fruits.He gets no fillers like rice,i use everyday spices like we would use on our food,very little salt.Some would say he is spoiled,but, i don't have a sick dog anymore,and $200 vet. bills.He also gets olive oil, a teaspoon in his food once a day.His visit back to the vet for a rabies shot brought me a mad vet.who had to admit he is very healthy,and hated to admit he could have been wrong.An didn't sell me a $10 bag of "this is good for him" dog food.Please watch what your vet is doing,and the fod makers,sometimes momma knows best.A friend of mine lost her dog, her heart stopped, the vet was pumping her so full of drugs. Don't trust everything you are told,it's your dog,you live with it an see the symptoms every day.