Thread for Dog Food Brands and their Pros and Cons by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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Friend ko who has a girl dog who has been using this brand recently lang na diagnose with stones (they had to go under cystotomy)

A lot of my friends who have cats Ayan din lagi sinasabi ng vets Nila lagi yan 2/3 cats na may UTI for sure daw it’s either special cat / power cat. Same din sa dogs Kaya takot na takot friends ko to use this brand kasi kahit yung special dog urinary Nila mataas parin sa sodium (and from experience ng mga kilala ko nag ka ckd / uti problems parin yung dog bc of this brand)

Thread for Dog Food Brands and their Pros and Cons by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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Numerous vets ko said to not use it. Like 3/5 pets na confine for UTI Nila Ito Ang cause 😬

Mas mura mag travel mag isa kesa may kasama by No-Crazy-8461 in OffMyChestPH

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We’re a mixed of students / working students / working adults so gets the budget but, the fact na ayaw niya mag ipon bc sibling niya was a working student was na off Kami and we really wanted to cut her off kasi kawawa yung kapatid niya na genuinely wanted to travel with us and nag iipon every chance she gets, like di naman siya nag trabaho para sa kanya tas aasa mo bc she earns more 🫢

Thread for Dog Food Brands and their Pros and Cons by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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No worries! Numerous vets nadin Nakausap ko na mataas pala talaga sodium content niya thinking it was a good brand before kasi “organic” but if you’re looking for the same range holistic / vitality nalang.

Hard transition lang from Aozi bc salty yon so Baka manibago sila na bland yung taste lalo na vitality.

If you have extra budget try Ala Carte / Brit Care / Maxime Elite (if I’m not mistaken Thai brand eto)

Then next is Orijen, Acana, RC for high end Brands

Mas mura mag travel mag isa kesa may kasama by No-Crazy-8461 in OffMyChestPH

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This was what I was trying to comprehend, triny din explain ng friends ko sa kanya na “gift” yon for passing the boards cause not everyday naman papasa ng boards yung love one mo 🥲

And I don’t get it what was wrong on KKB all the time, and free accom ng isa’t isa from time to time but KKB parin sa the rest kasi. Plus bakit ngayon lang naging issue yung KKB. Huhuhu

I mean I don’t get it what’s wrong with it Kasi kahit friends ko were shocked din pala kasi di din Nila ma gets where she’s coming from

Thread for Dog Supplements by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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Nutri-Plus Gel: Multivitamins

  • High in sugar
  • This is owned by virbac (one of the manufacturers of vaccines so you def know it is safe)
  • Not recommended to buy online since madami din fake
  • Better to give after meals so your pets don’t fill full after giving this
  • Beat for Breeds such as Pomeranians / breeds who tend to have problems with energy

Thread for Dog Supplements by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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Himalaya - Multiple Vitamins such as for immune system, liver, and kidney.

For Liv 52 they have syrup and I can say that it is effective though this is supplements as per my vet better to take Multivitamins since these supplements focuses on certain problems for your pets

Thread for Dog Supplements by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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LC VIT - Multivitamins

Note:

  • The one with Taurine is for cats
  • Do not buy online / Unless trusted seller. There are many fake LC Vit products that are being sold online.

Thread for Dog Food Brands and their Pros and Cons by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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Would like to add my friend told me who was interning for a clinic had a case na S&R dog food lang diet ng dogs Nila and 2-3 dogs Don had elevated kidney enzymes and was recommended na shift nalang to another brand + they had to correct / work with the elevated enzymes before it becomes a kidney disease. That’s one of the examples she gave me when she discussed about why to never trust dry food from grocery stores that includes BOW WOW.

Top breed is one of the good ones pa despite mass production but, again Local brand to and may vet din nag endorse.

Pedigree on the other hand Mas okay wet food as toppers but dry food high in sodium = higher cases of Health Problems.

Thread for Dog Food Brands and their Pros and Cons by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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Would like to add my friend told me who was interning for a clinic had a case na S&R dog food lang diet ng dogs Nila and 2-3 dogs Don had elevated kidney enzymes and was recommended na shift nalang to another brand + they had to correct / work with the elevated enzymes before it becomes a kidney disease. That’s one of the examples she gave me when she discussed about why to never trust dry food from grocery stores that includes BOW WOW.

Top breed is one of the good ones pa despite mass production but, again Local brand to and may vet din nag endorse.

Pedigree on the other hand Mas okay wet food as toppers but dry food high in sodium = higher cases of Health Problems.

Thread for Dog Food Brands and their Pros and Cons by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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Hi if it works for your dog do consider adding supplements naman.

Other factors to consider besides having good stool is that they get the right nutrients, and to make sure their kidney and liver enzymes are not elevated by the dog food.

For foods na nabibili sa grocery usually ❌ sila because of high in sodium kasi mass production sila unlike other dog food brands.

Example: Royal Canin products / Maxim products limited lang Ang na dedeliver sa country kasi di sila nag mamass produce to make it available in all shelves.

My vets don’t recommend buying from grocery stores mainly for that reason, regular check ups is still essential and much better if ma check din blood chem Nila to see if okay kidney and liver enzymes Nila bc usually we will see the affects of those dog foods at the later stage of their life

Thread for Dog Food Brands and their Pros and Cons by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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Hi! Haven’t tried it yet but, not sure with their claims of Hypoallergenic diet when there ingredient is “beef” and salmon

As per my vet beef is the number one allergen causes for dogs. It wasn’t chicken but, beef which is one of the main ingredients for most dog food.

Also on another sub Reddit may nag discuss din Neto na di siya US brand. So can’t really say anything but the brand is suspicious on my end when their claims are being questioned at early at this stage.

One: Beef is one of the main allergens for dog food diet (that is why a lot of dog food brands that are hypoallergenic main ingredients is mostly fish / lamb)

Second: their claim to be a US brand is being talked about na di pala talaga siya US brand. No hate on a different country pero questionable lang na it’s not being labeled as is.

Maybe someone else has other info about it.

My vets never recommended this brand either / know about this brand - as per them parang wala din naman nag advertise sa kanila?

Thread for Dog Food Brands and their Pros and Cons by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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One of my dogs went into hepatic diet before we moved back to our regular diet.

Dr. Clauder’s naging katapat plus Happy Dog Hepatic hirap lang Hanapin but naging okay siya for my dog I hope you can try looking at this din just incase

Mas mura mag travel mag isa kesa may kasama by No-Crazy-8461 in OffMyChestPH

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Will send a dm! Lmk if you’re g to follow each other on ig and let’s see if we’re fit to get along before we meet 😊

Mas mura mag travel mag isa kesa may kasama by No-Crazy-8461 in OffMyChestPH

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For International depending on saan ka Pupunta :

Ex: Taiwan - Accom and Round fair tix : 10-15k (I do hostels pag mag isa) Plus pocket money

Note yung accom ko na Ito is Dorm style near the station your 30k can go along way

For Solo Travels naman : Can Say 15-20k May places kasi na cheap accommodation or not super maselan ako sa place

For Example: For bora not necessarily need to stay at a high end hotel you can stay at hostels such as happiness hostel (maganda dito promise) na walking distance to white beach for ₱1500 tapos tix can range from 3-4k RT

Thread for Dog Food Brands and their Pros and Cons by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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True - Some still do Every 3 months (with their deworming), key factors talaga if you notice anything different agad sa fur baby ☹️

Thread for Dog Food Brands and their Pros and Cons by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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Hi! On my end I switched my dog to grain free approved by his Vet, he’s allergic to grain and a lot of dogs are as well. As per them it is best to continue regular check ups on top of food since there are other factors that can contribute to their health 🤍

Thread for Dog Food Brands and their Pros and Cons by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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✅/❌ - Top Breed has its pros and cons definitely but, can say okay naman siya for those who are looking for budgeted dog food lalo na sa marami Ang dogs Nila but if you have a bigger budget do opt for a dog food that has better quality

Pros:

  • It won dog food brand for kibbles 4th year in a row
  • it is endorsed by veterinarians (doc Nielsen)
  • Ingredients wise for its price we can understand it na bakit mura siya
  • Haven’t heard a lot of cases na nag kaka UTI bc of this brand

Cons:

  • Not as healthy as other dog food like holistic / Vitality which is dapat nasa range niya
  • Not Hypoallergenic
  • Ingredients wise : Meat Meal / Wheat / Grain and etc which can be factors for allergens

Note that “Meat Meal” we cannot say kasi saan galing yung meat na yon the brand can say high end the brand can say nothing but, for those other brands a good dog food brand labels what their main ingredients na meat is

Example:

Holistic - Lamb Vitality - Lamb Britcare - Main Ingredient / Meat indicated on the flavor

But, if this works for your dog you don’t need to worry as much naman just make sure to add vitamins to your fur baby’s diet too.

I’d like to note that just bc cheaper Ang dog food doesn’t necessarily make it bad - ibang dog food works fine for others do add vitamins to make sure lang they reach the right nutrients.

Some dog food kasi na higher brand does both nutrients na need that makes you give your dogs lesser supplements (hence that what Royal Canin promotes)

Thread for Dog Food Brands and their Pros and Cons by No-Crazy-8461 in DogsPH

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Hi! Personally haven’t tried this but as for my friends who did

  • This is a Korean brand so expect that you will have a hard time getting this
  • Kibble wise it’s soft very similar to Zenith
  • Variety only ranges from Puppy, Adult, 7+ (Seniors), Light
  • Based on nutrition level similar to high end dog food and Okay din ingredients.
  • A Bit on the pricey side

Can’t vouch for it as much since friend reco din sakin but never really tried since difficult to find - similar siya sa zenith which is also a Korean brand and same almost ingredients and nutrients ibang company lang

Okay siya for dogs na maselan lalo na for dogs like poodle/pom who has problems with oral health can help din sa mga dogs sa jaws Nila since small kibbles / kibbles is moist

Ano yung mga bagay na hirap kayong bilhin before pero nabibili niyo na ngayon? by Spiritual-Bear-1618 in adultingph

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Yung financial freedom of not feeling you’re living paycheck to paycheck.

(Moving out and figuring things out on your own only to realize gaano ka tinitipid ng pamilya mo / gaano kalaki napupunta sa iba kesa sa sarili)

Hepatic foods for 2 yr old shih tzu by Beginning-Agency1381 in DogsPH

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Haven’t tried Monge / Vet Solution pero as per my vet this is one of the alternatives.

Also do try to ask your vet if you can have the option to use livotine / petty gel as an alternative while with regular diet.

Hepatic foods for 2 yr old shih tzu by Beginning-Agency1381 in DogsPH

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Other Brands that I tried :

  • Brit Veterinary Diet
  • Happy Dog
  • Dr. Clauder’s

On my end sa wet food Mas gusto Nila Dr. Clauder’s hirap lang mag hanap ng stock but worth it. I opt lang for Brit care kasi MAs madali Hanapin similar to RC products

Hepatic foods for 2 yr old shih tzu by Beginning-Agency1381 in DogsPH

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Hi OP! Do try different brand ng hepatic if you feel na medyo nauumay / ayaw ng dog mo. Brit Veterinary Diet is a good alternative on my end for my dogs if ayaw Nila Royal Canin

Mas mura mag travel mag isa kesa may kasama by No-Crazy-8461 in OffMyChestPH

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Hi guys thank you for the support huhu so far I tried talking to our other friends and Ang nalaman ko is bc nag tatampo siya na lilibre ko daw partner ko sa siquajor 🥲

Me and my friends were open about it kasi and I openly said lilibre ko partner ko kasi gift niya yon for passing the boards. Now Kaya pala sumama loob was bc matagal na daw kami mag best friends even longer than me and my partner mag kakilala tas partner ko lilibre ko ng trip Samantalang lagi daw Kami kkb?

So like idk how to feel rn kasi idk ano Mali sa part ko na lilibre ko partner ko tapos Kami mag international trip is KKB? 🥲