Johnjellis Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Following my vets advice, I am needing to put my dog on a 'grainfree' diet due to skin problems and allergies. Does anyone have any recommendations on brands? I have seen the Canidae one, but this is imported and I would prefer to by an local product. I am also wanting to try to stay away from beef also if possible? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wundahoo Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Try this one. http://www.vippetfoods.com.au/home/0,27136,113632,00.html I have used it for a couple of my dogs and it does the job, is readily available and very reasonably priced. The dogs really like the taste and have no hesitation in eating it. I have also used Canidae which is good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetta Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Honestly I have tried the Australian brands but they don't seem to agree with my dog. I keep coming back to Taste of the Wild - from USA but the best I have come across. They have a good variety of proteins as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 My two seem to only do well on Canidae, I have tried the VIP one and also Blackhawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 My two greyhounds have been on the VIP for over 12 months now and are doing very well on it. My local Woolies has stopped selling the 7kg bags though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Be aware that many brands use a spray on oil apparently on kibbles (it keeps the kibble piece looking edible and 'moist' I am told) that contain chicken and or beef by products. I would think the label should state this but I am not sure, and if it does, I am not sure how clear it is. This is why kibble is considered a common allergen. It is usually not grains, but the beef and chicken additives and by products. A question: why are you feeding kibble at all if your vet thinks it is grains. Why not feed an alternative to kibble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Wellness is wheat free (but not grain). I had success with it with my last dog who had IBD and couldn't tolerate raw or much else at all really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 My 2 BC's love Earthborn Holistic grain free :) They have only 30 percent dry though but I am more than happy with EBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I mostly feed raw but for kibble, I'd second Taste of the Wild. It seems to be a lot easier to get and although the dogs definitely prefer raw food, I've never had a dog refuse TotW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushie Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 My 2 BC's love Earthborn Holistic grain free :) They have only 30 percent dry though but I am more than happy with EBH. Another vote for Earthborn grain free. Jager does really well on it and his coat shines, which i had never seen prior to switching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobecrazy Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 my dobes hated earthborn holistic they loved the Artemis SoS salmon and osopure range though.. they didn't need to be on a grain free diet so I'm back to pro plan lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasareina Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 another vote for Taste of the Wild ... we used the bison one. We are now feeding raw however and seeing great results on that. My boys rashes did clear up A LOT once we started feeding a grain free kibble so hopefully you have good results as well :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Mine are doing well on Canidae. They didn't look as good on Taste of the Wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 My dogs are on a raw meaty bone diet but will get the odd cup of grain free scattered over the back yard when we go out. I've tried the 2 supermarket grain frees & EBH. My little JS has a plaque problem so needs to chew on meat & bones. Kibble is like he's had lots of lollies & his k9's are brown near the roots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I feed Black Hawk Holistic. It comes in Chicken & Rice, Lamb & Rice and a new fish one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Not cheap, but have you looked into ZiwiPeak? http://www.ziwipeak.com/air-dried-dog-food-ziwipeak-daily-dog-air-dried-cuisine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Johnjellis Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Thanks for all of your advice. Plenty of food for thought and options to try and hopefully we can find one of these products that will give us some good result. I will start with one of the Australian products first of all, as sometimes the imported foods can have questionable ingredients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasareina Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 i found this site useful when I was researching kibble... http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) May I please ask where those who purchase Taste of the wild and Earthborn Holistic purchase theirs from? I am in a rural area and there is not a lot of choice so I will need to find online sources. Oh and which flavours have you had success with too please? Edited October 17, 2013 by bianca.a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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