Is there anything wrong with Science Diet? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Teryn · 07-13-2007, 09:57 AM

I have been feeding my Mia Science Diet (Lamb and Rice, not original) and was wondering what y'all think about it?

With the recent scare of poisonous/threatening dog foods, one can't be too safe ya know?!

I live in NC and have never heard of some of the dog foods you speak of, so let me know what you think about Science Diet and if I should switch.

(PS/FYI- Mia eats well, poops well, is very social, plays and sleeps a lot, is very healthy, and smart, shows no problems, and has a beautiful coat.)

Thanks for your help!

Tatiana11 · 07-13-2007, 10:03 AM

Armani used to be on that as well. I switched to Welness kibble and canned Merricks, The breeder told me Science diet but If you read the reviews, or the ratings web sites, its not that good. I dunno, I think its what you are comfortable with

TLC · 07-13-2007, 10:09 AM

Well, I wouldn't feed S.D. - But that's b/c I will not feed anything at all that has CORN (in any form of text) - WHEAT (in any form of text) - BY-PRODUCTS (in any form of text).

There are 'better' quality kibbles out there.

Check out:
www.dogfoodanalysis.com

Try to get a 5 or 4 star rated food. (6 stars has too much protein).

I would suggest:
Canidae
Wellness
Merrick
Chicken Soup for Dog Lovers
Solid Gold
California Natural

Best of Luck!

Wylie's Mom · 07-13-2007, 10:21 AM

I wouldn't feed SD - it's not a really good quality food.

I like the above mentioned food, plus Orijen - which I'm feeding now (between homecooked meals).

Tatiana11 · 07-13-2007, 10:26 AM

HI HI I am also feeding homecooking, I forgot to mention. He eats boiled chicken every morning with missing link. If I dont have chicken he wont eat breakfast, he is a spoiled brat, but I love it

Yorkie3 · 07-13-2007, 01:07 PM

I have always fed mine Science Diet. They have beautiful coats, eyes, their stools are good and are very healthy. My Vet told me once he wished all his patients were as healthy as mine, they are never sick.

Ellie May · 07-13-2007, 07:02 PM

Ellie got Science Diet Adult Small Bites for the longest time and then we went to homecooked. We thought she was doing wonderful on SD but after switching we realized that the rough spot of fur on her lower back went away, she doesn't throw up for no reason anymore and her nose is colder a lot more often. I am looking at the Lamb SD and wouldn't feed it because it has corn gluten meal, wheat, salt is way too high on the list, I believe sorghum is a filler... so those are a few. The ones others have mentioned are lots better.

eaglez28 · 07-14-2007, 03:14 PM

I feed Canidae Lamb & Rice All Life Stages.

here is a list of natural dog foods to check into.
Try an independant Pet Store in your area.
I order Canidae online at http://www.heartypet.com/
Wonderful service, ship out the same day, & competive pricing!!!
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_f...iews/index.php
try to find something 4-5 star rating.
Good Luck to you.

Canidae
Innova
Wellness
Merrick
Chicken Soup for Dog Lovers
Solid Gold
California Natural
Natural Balance

Chicken Soup is sold at feed stores
Natural Balance is sold at Petco
all others at independent Pet Stores

07-13-2007, 09:57 AM	#1
Teryn YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 250	Is there anything wrong with Science Diet? I have been feeding my Mia Science Diet (Lamb and Rice, not original) and was wondering what y'all think about it? With the recent scare of poisonous/threatening dog foods, one can't be too safe ya know?! I live in NC and have never heard of some of the dog foods you speak of, so let me know what you think about Science Diet and if I should switch. (PS/FYI- Mia eats well, poops well, is very social, plays and sleeps a lot, is very healthy, and smart, shows no problems, and has a beautiful coat.) Thanks for your help!

07-13-2007, 10:03 AM	#2
Tatiana11 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora Posts: 599 Blog Entries: 1	Armani used to be on that as well. I switched to Welness kibble and canned Merricks, The breeder told me Science diet but If you read the reviews, or the ratings web sites, its not that good. I dunno, I think its what you are comfortable with __________________ Armani, the little devil Mommy loves you

07-13-2007, 10:09 AM	#3
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Well, I wouldn't feed S.D. - But that's b/c I will not feed anything at all that has CORN (in any form of text) - WHEAT (in any form of text) - BY-PRODUCTS (in any form of text). There are 'better' quality kibbles out there. Check out: www.dogfoodanalysis.com Try to get a 5 or 4 star rated food. (6 stars has too much protein). I would suggest: Canidae Wellness Merrick Chicken Soup for Dog Lovers Solid Gold California Natural Best of Luck! __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

07-13-2007, 10:21 AM	#4
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I wouldn't feed SD - it's not a really good quality food. I like the above mentioned food, plus Orijen - which I'm feeding now (between homecooked meals). __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

07-13-2007, 10:26 AM	#5
Tatiana11 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora Posts: 599 Blog Entries: 1	HI HI I am also feeding homecooking, I forgot to mention. He eats boiled chicken every morning with missing link. If I dont have chicken he wont eat breakfast, he is a spoiled brat, but I love it __________________ Armani, the little devil Mommy loves you

07-13-2007, 01:07 PM	#6
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	I have always fed mine Science Diet. They have beautiful coats, eyes, their stools are good and are very healthy. My Vet told me once he wished all his patients were as healthy as mine, they are never sick. __________________ Janet

07-13-2007, 07:02 PM	#7
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Ellie got Science Diet Adult Small Bites for the longest time and then we went to homecooked. We thought she was doing wonderful on SD but after switching we realized that the rough spot of fur on her lower back went away, she doesn't throw up for no reason anymore and her nose is colder a lot more often. I am looking at the Lamb SD and wouldn't feed it because it has corn gluten meal, wheat, salt is way too high on the list, I believe sorghum is a filler... so those are a few. The ones others have mentioned are lots better. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

07-14-2007, 03:14 PM	#8
eaglez28 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 1,313	I feed Canidae Lamb & Rice All Life Stages. here is a list of natural dog foods to check into. Try an independant Pet Store in your area. I order Canidae online at http://www.heartypet.com/ Wonderful service, ship out the same day, & competive pricing!!! http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_f...iews/index.php try to find something 4-5 star rating. Good Luck to you. Canidae Innova Wellness Merrick Chicken Soup for Dog Lovers Solid Gold California Natural Natural Balance Chicken Soup is sold at feed stores Natural Balance is sold at Petco all others at independent Pet Stores __________________ IT'LL COST Nothing To Dream & EVERYTHING NOT TO!!! Kim Scruffy Lexi Kylee Stormy Reesie Tyke http://www.myspace.com/eskindsyorkies Last edited by eaglez28; 07-14-2007 at 03:17 PM.