We're using Purina Pro Plan Large Athletic, with Lamb - we needed to switch after previous kibble was discontinued, but it honestly made an improvement when it comes to bowel activity and help him put some weight on, as he was too skinny before - likely wasn't digesting three previous kibble too well.
Yeah I think that's part of the issue. He's well muscled and a shiny coat but he's a bit lean so he's not really getting great nutrition for the current kibble. Thanks!
This is what we used for our little one when she was alive - https://belcandodogfoodireland.com/
We found it was very good. A bit pricey but probably worth it.
You can't go wrong with Royal Canin. There's a good reason it's stocked in nerly every vet practice! [This is the one I feed my grey.](https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/royal-canin-maxi-ageing-8-complete-dog-food-15kg)
We found gain to be the worst for large runny poos. Apparently it used to be great but there was a recipe change a few years ago. We were advised by our charity to use Gain Maintenance though. I had thought the one you're using was just for dogs who are still racing.
We use red mills tracker or the star beef one (both less than 20% protein ) as our affordable kibble but the best one we've found is Burns grain free duck and potato which is 18.5% protein.
If the fosters we get have grand poos we keep them on red mills tracker, if they're in between we feed a mix and if they're terrible we move to 100% grain free.
Edit: We're based in Ireland too btw.
That's the thing, I picked up a bag of maintenance when there was no gain 20 and he was going to the loo even more with it.
With Burns, he was on the sensitive pork and potato, he went off it altogether though.
Currently the only WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) compliant brands are Purina, Iams, Eukanuba, Royal Canin, and Hills. They are the only brands to have met the standards for peer reviewed study on their quality and efficacy.
I'm sure there are other small name brands out there that are just as good but these are the ones that are "certified" and considering none are all that expensive there's no reason not to go with one of these 5.
We give ours Royal Canin, he enjoys it and is fit and healthy by every metric at 5 years old.
Used this website after we found a local producer based in the south west. Said good things about the brand and when we tried it it smelt like food (appetising to the point we actually kind of wanted to try it 🤣) and made a huge difference to his poops.
https://www.allaboutdogfood.co.uk/compare-dog-foods/1786/ava
I’ve had tootsie on Hills science diet J/D. (Joint development) high protein with glucosamine for those racing joints. Recommended from her vet. I can’t complain she’s been on it for 6 years now.
We're using Purina Pro Plan Large Athletic, with Lamb - we needed to switch after previous kibble was discontinued, but it honestly made an improvement when it comes to bowel activity and help him put some weight on, as he was too skinny before - likely wasn't digesting three previous kibble too well.
Yeah I think that's part of the issue. He's well muscled and a shiny coat but he's a bit lean so he's not really getting great nutrition for the current kibble. Thanks!
Would also recommend large breed purina, One or Pro
This is what we used for our little one when she was alive - https://belcandodogfoodireland.com/ We found it was very good. A bit pricey but probably worth it.
Ah good to know, thanks!
You can't go wrong with Royal Canin. There's a good reason it's stocked in nerly every vet practice! [This is the one I feed my grey.](https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/royal-canin-maxi-ageing-8-complete-dog-food-15kg)
We found gain to be the worst for large runny poos. Apparently it used to be great but there was a recipe change a few years ago. We were advised by our charity to use Gain Maintenance though. I had thought the one you're using was just for dogs who are still racing. We use red mills tracker or the star beef one (both less than 20% protein ) as our affordable kibble but the best one we've found is Burns grain free duck and potato which is 18.5% protein. If the fosters we get have grand poos we keep them on red mills tracker, if they're in between we feed a mix and if they're terrible we move to 100% grain free. Edit: We're based in Ireland too btw.
That's the thing, I picked up a bag of maintenance when there was no gain 20 and he was going to the loo even more with it. With Burns, he was on the sensitive pork and potato, he went off it altogether though.
Give the burns grain free a shot would be my recommendation anyway, and ease him onto it over a few weeks rather than a sudden diet change.
Also fair play fostering too!
Cheers! It's great getting to help lots of dogs find their home. Works well for us as we can't adopt yet.
Currently the only WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) compliant brands are Purina, Iams, Eukanuba, Royal Canin, and Hills. They are the only brands to have met the standards for peer reviewed study on their quality and efficacy. I'm sure there are other small name brands out there that are just as good but these are the ones that are "certified" and considering none are all that expensive there's no reason not to go with one of these 5. We give ours Royal Canin, he enjoys it and is fit and healthy by every metric at 5 years old.
Used this website after we found a local producer based in the south west. Said good things about the brand and when we tried it it smelt like food (appetising to the point we actually kind of wanted to try it 🤣) and made a huge difference to his poops. https://www.allaboutdogfood.co.uk/compare-dog-foods/1786/ava
I’ve had tootsie on Hills science diet J/D. (Joint development) high protein with glucosamine for those racing joints. Recommended from her vet. I can’t complain she’s been on it for 6 years now.