The Whole Dog Journal February issue DRY FOOD LIST is out!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Erin · 01-16-2007, 07:42 PM

I don't really feel comfortable posting it, since it's all copyrighted, but if you'd like me to check if yours is on the list just let me know!! I look forward to this every year. They also explain how the big names can get away with selling junk. This is a great issue so if you don't have a subscription this is the month to join. www.whole-dog-journal.com

Amanda7 · 01-16-2007, 07:49 PM

Thanks for the heads up! Can you let me know if Merricks and Canidae All Life stages are on the list?

thanks!

Erin · 01-16-2007, 07:52 PM

Of course they are both on there. Also check out the new Canidae Lamb & Rice - we just switched from the All Life Stages. It's stinky but Loki loves it.

Amanda7 · 01-16-2007, 07:56 PM

Thanks. I plan on trying the Lamb after I finish this bag of All Life Stages. I figured both foods would be on the list, but I always feel better knowing for sure.

Emmsmom · 01-17-2007, 06:31 AM

You have to pay to see the article. Oh well.. It will probably be elsewhere on the internet. I will loo for it in bit. It should be intresting to see.

cindy0721 · 01-17-2007, 06:43 AM

how about california natural chicken and rice?

Erin · 01-17-2007, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cindy0721

how about california natural chicken and rice?

YEP! It's on there.

Little Bit · 01-17-2007, 09:57 AM

How about Nutro Natural Choice? Or California Natural Lamb and Rice?

JESSY_RN2B · 01-17-2007, 10:11 AM

Life's Abundane? Also, what does it mean if it is or not on the list?

Thanks

Erin · 01-17-2007, 10:14 AM

They don't do every flavor of every brand. California Natural Chicken & Rice is on the list, but Lamb & Rice is almost identical.

Nutro is not on the list. I don't believe there are by-products in Nutro so their objection must be the amount of grain, but rice is better than corn! Some of the foods on this list are absolutely phenomenal so some of the OK ones don't make it.

Tiger's Mom · 01-17-2007, 10:17 AM

How about Innova or EVO and wet merrick?

JESSY_RN2B · 01-17-2007, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erin

They don't do every flavor of every brand. California Natural Chicken & Rice is on the list, but Lamb & Rice is almost identical.

Nutro is not on the list. I don't believe there are by-products in Nutro so their objection must be the amount of grain, but rice is better than corn! Some of the foods on this list are absolutely phenomenal so some of the OK ones don't make it.

So based on the list..........which were the top 3 best ones...........can you post that?

Thanks in advance,

Jess

doortego · 01-17-2007, 10:20 AM

What about Chicken Soup??

Morkie4 · 01-17-2007, 10:22 AM

Could you check and see if Natural Balance Venison/Brown rice and the Natural Balance Duck/pototo ...... and please just one more, the Solid Gold Wee Bits.

Erin · 01-17-2007, 10:38 AM

Canidae is. Life's Abundance is not.

They didn't review every single food, so they also gave criteria for evaluating the ingredients.

-High-quality animal protein (and lots of it)
-Whole grains and veggies - and they specifically said they are OK with one grain "fragment" or whatever but don't like several (I call these fillers)
-No meat or poultry by-products
-No foods with meat not specified by species (like "animal" fat, "meat" meal)
-No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives
-No added sweeteners
-And they like Organic.

If it's a big name food that's not on the list, there is probably a reason.

There is a very interesting article with the list. Anyone who is more than casually interested might really want to spend the $20 for the year's subscription. I love this magazine. I even send a subscription to my local library.

01-16-2007, 07:42 PM	#1
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	The Whole Dog Journal February issue DRY FOOD LIST is out!! I don't really feel comfortable posting it, since it's all copyrighted, but if you'd like me to check if yours is on the list just let me know!! I look forward to this every year. They also explain how the big names can get away with selling junk. This is a great issue so if you don't have a subscription this is the month to join. www.whole-dog-journal.com __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

01-16-2007, 07:49 PM	#2
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	Thanks for the heads up! Can you let me know if Merricks and Canidae All Life stages are on the list? thanks! __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

01-16-2007, 07:52 PM	#3
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	Of course they are both on there. Also check out the new Canidae Lamb & Rice - we just switched from the All Life Stages. It's stinky but Loki loves it. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

01-16-2007, 07:56 PM	#4
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	Thanks. I plan on trying the Lamb after I finish this bag of All Life Stages. I figured both foods would be on the list, but I always feel better knowing for sure. __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

01-17-2007, 06:31 AM	#5
Emmsmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 989	You have to pay to see the article. Oh well.. It will probably be elsewhere on the internet. I will loo for it in bit. It should be intresting to see. __________________ MICHELLE DIESEL "The Weasel" and little brother TUCKER

01-17-2007, 06:43 AM	#6
cindy0721 Always In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 3,393	how about california natural chicken and rice? __________________ Cindy & Gizmo Gizmo on Dogster *Rest in peace My Madda* *very much*

01-17-2007, 09:57 AM	#8
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,205	How about Nutro Natural Choice? Or California Natural Lamb and Rice?

01-17-2007, 10:11 AM	#9
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	Life's Abundane? Also, what does it mean if it is or not on the list? Thanks __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

01-17-2007, 10:14 AM	#10
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	They don't do every flavor of every brand. California Natural Chicken & Rice is on the list, but Lamb & Rice is almost identical. Nutro is not on the list. I don't believe there are by-products in Nutro so their objection must be the amount of grain, but rice is better than corn! Some of the foods on this list are absolutely phenomenal so some of the OK ones don't make it. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

01-17-2007, 10:17 AM	#11
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,339	How about Innova or EVO and wet merrick?

01-17-2007, 10:20 AM	#13
doortego Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 2,160	What about Chicken Soup??

01-17-2007, 10:22 AM	#14
Morkie4 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,549	Could you check and see if Natural Balance Venison/Brown rice and the Natural Balance Duck/pototo ...... and please just one more, the Solid Gold Wee Bits. __________________ CAROL ~ Krissie ~ Toby ~ Brandy ~ Buffy Proud member of Maltesetalk and Yorkietalk

01-17-2007, 10:38 AM	#15
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	Canidae is. Life's Abundance is not. They didn't review every single food, so they also gave criteria for evaluating the ingredients. -High-quality animal protein (and lots of it) -Whole grains and veggies - and they specifically said they are OK with one grain "fragment" or whatever but don't like several (I call these fillers) -No meat or poultry by-products -No foods with meat not specified by species (like "animal" fat, "meat" meal) -No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives -No added sweeteners -And they like Organic. If it's a big name food that's not on the list, there is probably a reason. There is a very interesting article with the list. Anyone who is more than casually interested might really want to spend the $20 for the year's subscription. I love this magazine. I even send a subscription to my local library. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com