Inexpensive Dog Food Recommendations

[RoyalTenenbaum]

I have 4 dogs, and we all know the economy sucks. I have been feeding pedigree to the kids, but the recent recipe change has not been to good for their tummies. Since I am going to have to change, and am looking to maybe save some money too; what can you guys and gals recommend that costs at most $25 per 50 lbs of food? Lots of thanks in advance.
~Royal

 

[kimmi]

I use Homestyle Kibbles and Bits!

My dogs seem to like it, and it's $18 or so for a 40# bag at wal-mart. (Maybe a little more, but definitely <$25)

 

[Gunaria]

Like I just posted in another thread here, Walmart's Ol' Roy High Performance dog food is good stuff. I have been feeding my pointer it for two weeks now and she likes it. 50 pound bag runs $22 +change. Before that I was feeding her the regular Purina dog chow and I think that runs around $18 for 44 pounds.

 

[Benny]

Diamond lamb and rice(You can get it at Rural King)

Exceed lamb and rice(You can get it at Sam's)

 

[Aggar]

Purina Dog Chow green bag. 44# for about $20-22 at Rural king or Wal-Mart.

 

[O2guy]

+1 for the Diamond, They don't eat as much and not too much waste.

 

[HotPocket]

Diamond

 

[EvilElmo]

I use Kroger's Pet Pride brand.

 

[Hoosierdood]

The neighbor's cats are free if you can catch them.

 

[woowoo2]

Trespassers.....

 

[bowhunter_1978]

Our yard dogs get Sportmix, about $21 or so for 50 lbs. Our hunting dogs are eating Purina Pro Plan, it is a bit more expensive.

 

[singlesix]

I fed my Mutt store brand dog food (mostly Kroger). She is 10 years old and no problems. I supplement her diet with snacks (Pizza, Chicken, Hotdogs, and whatever else I happen to be eating at the time).

 

[snowman46919]

Nutro all the way I am not sure how much the 40 lbs bags are they haven't been in stock at big r recently.

 

[Vlad the Impaler]

Somewhere around Y2K, had a revelation about dog food.
I've found that cheaper food usually means bigger turds and a hungry dog.
I stick to the ProPlan for health and less shovel time.

YMMV.

I get the ProPlan for about $30/40lb OTD when it's on sale and I have coupons. I try to stock up when the deal is right.

 

[Dogman]

We feed Solid Gold or Nurto (Natural Choice). Don't know the cost. When you feed your dog a quality brand dog food you will actually feed less. They retain more of the food because there are less fillers in it. And as Vlad said the is less.

 

[snowman46919]

yes forgot to mention that nutro has provided me with less and easier to clean messes as there isnt as much soy and corn fiber that don't get absorbed.

 

[christman]

it depends on the dog and their ability to digest. Some breeds have no problem eating slop. Others are very picky and will show you in their #2's.

I would go on a rant here and tell you that you shouldnt buy big store brand food, but I won't. Just shop around with different cheap bags. If they digest it well, and you are not required to feed them 4 times as much to get the same effect than you golden. The less times they are going to the bathroom on a food, the better. It means there body is processing and storing it for energy better.


Example:

Purina gold large breed food recommended 6 cups a day to get the nutrition my dogs weight size needs. However, Iams large breed only requires 3. My dogs gain wieght if I feed them any more than 3 with Iams. That is a good thing. Its because of the fillers that each brand puts in. You really should read the ingrediants on the back of any food that wants you to feed a large amount to sustain the dog. It will most likely be tons of fillers. Iams is more expensive up front, but I don't use near as much and therefore save money in the long run. Same with Eukanuba.

 

[VaGriller]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/break_room/117147-what_do_you_feed_your_dogs.html ?

 

[k12lts]

We feed Solid Gold or Nurto (Natural Choice). Don't know the cost. When you feed your dog a quality brand dog food you will actually feed less. They retain more of the food because there are less fillers in it. And as Vlad said the is less.

+1

I use Diamond Natural. Pay more, use less. The overall cost is the same or less and it's better for the dog.

 

[Cain71]

Diamond brand