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Post by Sharpy Fri Dec 14 2012, 14:30

Hi,

I've had a look at the list of recommended dog foods on here but was wondering if anyone can help me choose one based on my dog's individual needs?

He's a staffie/whippet cross, nearly 18months, full of energy and very hyperactive! He gets a short walk and a long run every day. I ideally want to feed him a food which will calm him down a bit so no additives and dodgy ingredients. My local farm shop sells their own one which is marketed for "working dogs". He's not a working dog so I'm a bit reluctant to try that as I think it will make him even more full of beans.

He has no major health issues (apart from being a little bit underweight and lacking concentration!) and no allergies.

He was on James Wellbeloved as a puppy and now he has Hartingtons. Naiively I thought as it was in a brown paper bag it was a good choice but apparently not! Any recommendations?

Thanks all!

Sharpy and Gaston x

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Post by Mark Fri Dec 14 2012, 14:42

you could try a kibble dry food and to make it more entertaining add things like sardines and tuna etc Smile something like the ones below
http://staffy-bull-terrier.co.uk/dryfood.html
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Post by Guest Fri Dec 14 2012, 17:09

Moved this to diet & nutrition.

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Post by Kathy Fri Dec 14 2012, 17:17

I can recommend the Barking Heads TLC kibble which is on the list of recommended foods. Rocky was on James Wellbeloved until we switched to this a few months ago. He used to be hyper but has calmed down now considerably. This could of course be down to his age as much as anything. Rocky is now 3 years old.

One of the advantages of feeding a kibble is that you can stuff a Kong with it which slows down the feeding time and your dog is not so likely to eat too quickly. You can also use a feeding ball as in the link below for the same issue:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trixie-Dog-Activity-Snack-Ball/dp/B00121XPS0/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1355505405&sr=1-1

A Kong

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kong-T2-Classic-Toy-Medium/dp/B000AYN7LU/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1355505475&sr=1-2


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Post by Jackieb Fri Dec 14 2012, 18:07

My 2 are fed raw in mornings and dry evenings which is Wainwrights hypoallergenic salmon n potatoe from pets at home
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Post by Sharpy Sat Dec 15 2012, 13:19

Thanks all! Will have a look at the suggested foods smile
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