Diamond Naturals?

[Cliffdog]

First off, let me start by saying I'm 19 and live with my parents. While Bonnie is my dog and my responsibility, my parents get a huge say in what food I buy for her. According to them, the "my house my rules" law extends to how I raise my puppy.

I recently lost my income, so I can no longer afford Blue Buffalo for my 4 month old puppy. My dad wants to put her on Purina Puppy Chow, but I convinced him that I am more than willing to drive half an hour across the bay to Tractor Supply Co to pay $27 for a 40lb bag of Diamond Naturals. It's the only decent food I can buy her- my folks won't allow me to spend anything more than that, not that I could anyways. She's getting a supplement of raw, but kibble is her staple. My dad said that he would pay for her food if I switched her to Purina- what he considers the patron saint of dog food because our mini poodle lived to fourteen on Beneful, even though in the end she was horribly sick, stinky, bloated, and in pain (which I think could have been fixed on a better diet!).

In summation:
I want to know the quality of Diamond Naturals. If it's not that much better than Purina, then I'll let dad buy her food and have her on Puppy Chow.

1: Is Diamond Naturals a decent food? The ingredients list looks decent to me, but I'm sure there are people here who know better.
2: Are there any better foods for around the same price range?

[luvMyBRT]

I know that at my Tractor Supply store they have Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul. It is a decent food for the price (though I can't remember exactly how much...LOL). Is TOTW out of your price range?

Another option is the Kirkland brand dog food that you get at Costco. It is a decent food at an awesome price. Do you have a Costco (like a Sam's Club) near you?

I would for sure feed Diamond Naturals before feeding anything Purina.

I hope you can get things figured out. Bonnie is lucky to have you.

[Cliffdog]

I actually asked about TOTW, but he said no at $42.99 per 40lb bag. I don't see Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul on Tractor Supply's website, but I'd always heard it was a poor food?

Oh, and we no longer have a Costco. We had a rather small-ish Costco but it was short-lived, Sam's gets all the business here.

And thank you. I try my best to do what's good for her!

[cast71]

Diamond natural blows away any purina product Plus you'll be sneaking some additional proteins in right

[Cliffdog]

Oh yes! For now she has lots of good venison to eat and after that, probably chicken!

[cast71]

chicken soup is also made by diamond. It's a step up from diamond naturals. It's around $35-$40. Don't worry, you'll be fine with DN. Stay away from regular diamond. My friends dog does great on DN. He does supplement with alot of cooked meats though. The dogs were in heaven on new years. We smoked a pork butt, Brisket and turkey. Damn that was good

[Cliffdog]

Our dogs have traditionally gotten their own plate on Thanksgiving. LOL!

And thanks! I'll look for chicken soup while we're there but based on these comments it will be Diamond Naturals if they don't have it. It would be nice to have my dad buy the food but I do NOT want her on Purina if I can do better!!

[cast71]

Here's another option. Use code vis123 to get $10 off, free shipping and no tax. Comes out to $35.99 shipped to your door Taste Of The Wild Hi Prairie with Roasted Bison and Venison in Dogs - Dog Food available in our Dogs Department at PetCareRx.com

[Cliffdog]

Oh wow, thanks! $35.99 for what quantity? I'll tell my father!

[cast71]

that's a 30 lb. bag. They make 4 formulas, but they only have 3 at that site. I would rotate all 3. If you end up with DN, I would rotate between chicken, beef and lamb. For the coupon to work, you have to spend over $35. You might have to buy 2 bags of DN. The lamb comes out to $25.99 shipped. The beef and chicken together come out to $48.98 shipped. Pretty cheap
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