Grain-free diet not linked to DCM in dogs, Research Review Finds

I'm putting this here so I can find it again when I need it.
And you know I just have to say....I told you so, lol. From the very beginning. ;)

While further research is needed, a literature review of 150 studies indicates dilated cardiomyopathy is i

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THE FOOD GROUP GUIDELINES

WELCOME TO THE FOOD GROUP- PLEASE READ BEFORE STARTING A NEW DISCUSSION!

We started this group because of personal experiences with many of the issues that are commonly discussed on dog forums regarding food, and because these experiences have led us

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Finally, Some Sanity and Some Truth about the "Grain-free food causes DCM" Hoax

Can I just say "I told you so"???

https://medium.com/@danielschulof_18279/bad-science-and-big-business-are-behind-the-biggest-pet-food-story-in-a-decade-5cdafae7be77

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Dog/puppy feeding amount calculator

A while ago I made an excel sheet to calculate feeding amounts.  I made a web version to share so anyone can use it :)  It's especially useful for puppies since they grow so quickly it's hard to keep up with how much to feed them on a weekly basis.

Ca

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Recommended Dog Food Brands 2018

GRAIN-FREE FORMULAS ONLY

Orijen 

Formulas:  (Formulas are slightly different depending on whether they are made in the U.S. or Canada; check website.) Dry line: Puppy, Large Breed Puppy, Adult/Original (poultry based), 6 Fish (fish based), Regional

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An update on Woody & possible long term effects of metronidazole

I am one of the many owners whose puppy (now 3 years old!) came home from the breeder at 8 weeks with loose stools, diarrhea, pudding poop, whichever you would like to call it.  After weeks of negative fecals, we finally received a positive fecal for

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Facts About Food Allergies

Most of this information is already here in The Food Group, but I thought I would put it all together in one discussion for easy access. I hope that you regular Food Groupies will remember that it's here and use it when a newbie pops in with question

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Current Recall Information

ALL RECALLS OF DOG FOODS ARE LISTED HERE AS WE RECEIVE THEM. For posting recall info. please open your reply with the brand/manufacture name. Additionally it would be very helpful if you credit your source or any others you find pertaining to it and

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An Ode to Sojos!

Hallelujah! My picky eater likes Sojos Beef formula. Like is not the right word. He LOVES IT!!!!

Monty is almost 2 years old and we've always had at least 4 open bags of different dog food since he is such a picky eater. Treat? Yes, anytime. Regular f

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Recommended Dog Treat Brands as of APRIL 2018

Finally!  Going to get a discussion started with good (and safe) dog treats!

 

As a reminder, any treats made from a company listed in our Recommended Foods list will work, so I am not going to list them here. Visit this link for those brands:  http:

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Why You Should Say "NO" When Your Vet Recommends Rx Dog Food

I've been doing a lot of research on feeding dogs for some time now, and people often ask me to help them find a good quality commercial food. Lately, I've had a few people whose vets recommended Hill's "prescription" diets (or similar foods like Pur

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