Broke the bank today

Calimom · 06-13-2008, 08:50 PM

I bought a bag of Solid Gold Barking at the Moon kibble today in hopes of helping Cali's allergies. She'd been on Canidae all life stages and she's had allergy symptoms for a couple of months now. Don't know if it's environmental or food. I decided to try something grain free. I nearly choked at the checkout when they rang it up. The good thing is if she doesn't like it, I can return it. I guess I'd rather pay extra for food if her allergies go away instead of giving her antihistamine twice a day. But if it's environmental I guess there's nothing I can do. Time will tell.

annabelles mom · 06-13-2008, 08:59 PM

Guess there's a reason it's called "Solid GOLD"

I hope it helps !

gene · 06-13-2008, 08:59 PM

Meg.....I feel your pain. I switched Rumor to Evo....talk about sticker shock. But hey they're worth it, right?? Rumor seems to be doing great on it. I'll be switching the other two when I start running low on the Canidae. I feed them less of it, so it may even out in the long run.

Hope it solves Cali's problems.

annabelles mom · 06-13-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gene

Meg.....I feel your pain. I switched Rumor to Evo....talk about sticker shock. But hey they're worth it, right?? Rumor seems to be doing great on it. I'll be switching the other two when I start running low on the Canidae. I feed them less of it, so it may even out in the long run.

Hope it solves Cali's problems.

Was Rumor having food allergy problems? I hope new food has helped

gene · 06-13-2008, 09:02 PM

Mostly gas and itchy. He had some hot spots also. Seems to be doing better......good news, poop's smaller too!

**MaxandMe** · 06-13-2008, 09:04 PM

Mary.......that is funny hahhaaaa solid GOLD!!! hahahaaaaaaaaa

well Max started having tooting problems (peanut too) with canidae and
now they're both on Canidae All life stages mixed with Taste of the Wild
for 3 weeks now......my house smells nice again hahahaaaaaaaa

Okay back to costs.....Dogfood prices are getting OUTRAGEOUS!
but if it works , it's worth it.

lmtoth2 · 06-13-2008, 09:43 PM

haha...I feel your pain too. What we feed is only available in 28 lb bags and is not cheap! You can check petfooddirect.com if you continue to feed it. Shipping is high, but with the 22% off coupons they offer we find it to still be cheaper than buying in the store (but we are feeding Natural Balance).

Hope it works for you!

Calimom · 06-14-2008, 02:10 PM

It would work out about the same since shipping is $20! Yikes. How do you get the coupons? I just entered for the free pet food for a year contest. Maybe...........

lmtoth2 · 06-14-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

How do you get the coupons?

if you google "petfooddirect coupon code" you can usually find something...for example I just searched now and found a 20% off code...just enter PFD3618I at checkout. The best you can do is 22% off...when we find those we order 2 bags

Calimom · 06-14-2008, 03:49 PM

Thanks Leslie! I'll have to keep my eye out.

mtd885 · 06-14-2008, 06:15 PM

Chickens .85 lb- Pork picnic shoulders .99 lb Brisket 1.69 lb
Fish 1.69 can or if fresh caught cheaper! =no allergies, no teeth cleaning,no doggie breath. I can't say the same for the other end

SBD'S are not an unusual occurance

cocoandjane · 06-14-2008, 11:46 PM

OK, so how come all of a sudden so many are having problems with Canidae?? I know not all will do well on it...but if they did do well, what changed?

I will have to look into some of these other foods....not because of any problems I am aware of, but....because I think they get bored with the same kind all the time. Am I crazy?

gene · 06-15-2008, 07:49 AM

Jonah and Miko are still fine with it. I had to switch Rumor because of gas and some skin issues. Haven't yet decided if I want all 3 on the same or not. Probably will, just for ease.

Calimom · 06-15-2008, 11:12 AM

Jane, I'm not sure if Cali's allergy symptoms are environmental or food related. Since I can't change the environment I thought I'd go grain-free with the food to see if that makes any difference since grains, even rice I guess can cause an allergy. I'm not ready to go raw yet because I like the convenience of kibble. I'm still transitioning her food, so it's too early to tell if the grain free kibble is making a difference. Stay tuned....

Cinsmom · 06-15-2008, 11:18 AM

It can take a while to see any results. It took Cinnamon abut 6 weeks to totally stop all the scratching.

06-13-2008, 08:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Calimom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 2,408	Broke the bank today I bought a bag of Solid Gold Barking at the Moon kibble today in hopes of helping Cali's allergies. She'd been on Canidae all life stages and she's had allergy symptoms for a couple of months now. Don't know if it's environmental or food. I decided to try something grain free. I nearly choked at the checkout when they rang it up. The good thing is if she doesn't like it, I can return it. I guess I'd rather pay extra for food if her allergies go away instead of giving her antihistamine twice a day. But if it's environmental I guess there's nothing I can do. Time will tell. __________________ Meg and Cali

06-13-2008, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	Meg.....I feel your pain. I switched Rumor to Evo....talk about sticker shock. But hey they're worth it, right?? Rumor seems to be doing great on it. I'll be switching the other two when I start running low on the Canidae. I feed them less of it, so it may even out in the long run. Hope it solves Cali's problems. __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

06-13-2008, 09:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	Mostly gas and itchy. He had some hot spots also. Seems to be doing better......good news, poop's smaller too! __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

06-13-2008, 09:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	Mary.......that is funny hahhaaaa solid GOLD!!! hahahaaaaaaaaa well Max started having tooting problems (peanut too) with canidae and now they're both on Canidae All life stages mixed with Taste of the Wild for 3 weeks now......my house smells nice again hahahaaaaaaaa Okay back to costs.....Dogfood prices are getting OUTRAGEOUS! but if it works , it's worth it. __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

06-13-2008, 09:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
lmtoth2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,920	haha...I feel your pain too. What we feed is only available in 28 lb bags and is not cheap! You can check petfooddirect.com if you continue to feed it. Shipping is high, but with the 22% off coupons they offer we find it to still be cheaper than buying in the store (but we are feeding Natural Balance). Hope it works for you! __________________ Leslie

06-13-2008, 08:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	Guess there's a reason it's called "Solid GOLD" I hope it helps !

06-14-2008, 02:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Calimom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 2,408	It would work out about the same since shipping is $20! Yikes. How do you get the coupons? I just entered for the free pet food for a year contest. Maybe........... __________________ Meg and Cali

06-14-2008, 03:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Calimom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 2,408	Thanks Leslie! I'll have to keep my eye out. __________________ Meg and Cali

06-14-2008, 06:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
mtd885 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FLORIDA/San Francisco Ca Posts: 1,358	Chickens .85 lb- Pork picnic shoulders .99 lb Brisket 1.69 lb Fish 1.69 can or if fresh caught cheaper! =no allergies, no teeth cleaning,no doggie breath. I can't say the same for the other end SBD'S are not an unusual occurance __________________ mtd/renee/Abby Doodle Dandy CGC/dr spike katz DBS DOODLE ON! DOODLES OF AMERICA UNITE!

06-14-2008, 11:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
cocoandjane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: near Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,856	OK, so how come all of a sudden so many are having problems with Canidae?? I know not all will do well on it...but if they did do well, what changed? I will have to look into some of these other foods....not because of any problems I am aware of, but....because I think they get bored with the same kind all the time. Am I crazy? __________________ Jane Coco, Abby, Nellie, my doodles and Delilah, too !!

06-15-2008, 07:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	Jonah and Miko are still fine with it. I had to switch Rumor because of gas and some skin issues. Haven't yet decided if I want all 3 on the same or not. Probably will, just for ease. __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

06-15-2008, 11:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
Calimom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 2,408	Jane, I'm not sure if Cali's allergy symptoms are environmental or food related. Since I can't change the environment I thought I'd go grain-free with the food to see if that makes any difference since grains, even rice I guess can cause an allergy. I'm not ready to go raw yet because I like the convenience of kibble. I'm still transitioning her food, so it's too early to tell if the grain free kibble is making a difference. Stay tuned.... __________________ Meg and Cali

06-15-2008, 11:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
Cinsmom Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KC area Posts: 2,499	It can take a while to see any results. It took Cinnamon abut 6 weeks to totally stop all the scratching. __________________ Becky & Cinnamon http://safeharborprisondogs.com

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Labradoodle Forums Advertisement