becky2828 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 hey! i've just run out of the dog food and was thinking of changing from science diet to orijen dog food. Is orijen a better dog food? my 2 chihuahuas have got dry skin but otherwise healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 No contest, Orijen is far superior. I would never feed Science Diet, I consider it one of the worst dry foods available and wouldn't even class it as a premium food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 if you are going to swap get some of the old food and mix it in with the new, I would be giving them at least a week for the change over to let their systems adjust to the new food. If they have dry skin then the food is not adequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dackel Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Hi, Yep, No contest . Orijen. P and F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dackel Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Hi again Also supplement with Flaxseed oil Sardines fish oil or any other source of Omega fatty acids. The mistake people make to combat dry skin or other skin condition is to treat from the outside, however the immnue system must be boosted and this happens from the inside. Petra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Time Puppy Owner Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Hi againAlso supplement with Flaxseed oil Sardines fish oil or any other source of Omega fatty acids. The mistake people make to combat dry skin or other skin condition is to treat from the outside, however the immnue system must be boosted and this happens from the inside. Petra Couldn't agree more - I have had my boy on Mega Oil from the health food shop and it has changed his life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Paws Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Orijen and Healthy Paws Skin Supplement here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 As Miranda has posted already there is NO contest/comparison between the two. We used to feed Nutro but as it is no longer avail here, we have recently switched ours to Origen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becky2828 Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 how big are the pellets because my chihuahua is only 1.4kg and i'm scared it is too big for him. He usually eats the small bites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueM Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) Becky not sure but a great food for Chihuahuas is Royal Canine Small bites,I havent had a Chi refuse it yet They do really well on it and have lovely coats. Edited August 28, 2008 by varicool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papi_Searcher Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Becky not sure but a great food for Chihuahuas is Royal Canine Small bites,I havent had a Chi refuse it yet The do really well on it and have lovely coats. I have my pap on Small Bites as well and it works for him (he also had BARF patties) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueM Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Mine are on the Mini Light, but they also produce a Food just for Chihuahuas as well, it has a Chi on the Packet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmay Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) Sorry had to laugh when i saw this title, there is absoultely no comparsion orijen is far superior. This'll give you an idea why - www.dogfoodanalysis.com Edited August 28, 2008 by Jimmay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Time Puppy Owner Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Mine are on the Mini Light, but they also produce a Food just for Chihuahuas as well, it has a Chi on the Packet. The kibbles is quite large and I can imagine it would be the size of a chi's mouth - so perhaps Varicool's suggestion is better. Then again get a sample packet of 400grms and you can see for yourself and see what the chi's think too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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