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Yes, Solid Gold is a good quality food that has been around for many years and has a good reputation. I think it is often a good idea to rotate protein sources and can help dogs be less picky. If Sky has a sensitive stomach, you should change protein sources gradually over a couple of days to prevent an upset stomach. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hi there. I normally recommend feeding a food like Royal Canin, Iams, or Purina. These companies have a great deal of research behind their diets to prove that they are complete and balanced, and provide appropriate nutrition for whatever age or life stage the food is labeled for - puppies, adult dogs, seniors, etc. There is no particular benefit to feeding a grain-free diet unless your dog happens to be allergic to some type of grain, which isn't very common - most food allergies in dogs are to proteins such as chicken, beef, etc. If you think that Gary has food allergies, you may want to talk to your veterinarian about doing a diet trial with a prescription hypoallergenic diet such as Purina HA or Hills z/d.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I agree. I do not recommend to feed pets a grain free diet unless they have a known grain allergy. There are a few brands that I recommend because I think they’re high quality and pets tend to like the taste. Royal Canin is my number one choice. It is highly digestible and low residue and this tends to result in good stool quality with low stool quantity. Another brand I like is Purina pro plan. Nutro is also a good brand. Make sure to transition any diet slowly. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello and welcome to Boop by Petco. Unless your dog has a true grain allergy (which is very rare), then there is no problem feeding grains to your dog. If she likes the food, has good poops, and a good hair coat, and is a good weight, then feed it. The most important thing for dogs is to feed a lower fat, higher fibre diet as they get older (about age 7) as at this age they are more prone to gaining weight and diseases such as pancreatitis which are made worse by fatty foods. Best of luck with Chloe.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
These are questions that really depend on your individual dog, as well as your needs. Most owners try to look for foods that don't have a lot of fillers, IE animal byproducts, too many grains, non-natural ingredients, etc. Ingredients are listed by their volume, so the ones at the top of the list are in a higher quantity than the lower, however the same ingredient may be broken down into different parts and listed several times. Grains and wheat are a good source of energy and carbohydrates, however some dogs do have allergies or issues with digesting them, so they should be avoided if this is the case with your own dog. All commercial dog foods have to meet AAFCO guidelines for nutrition, so making sure the food you choose has a statement that it meets those guidelines is good.
Updated on September 24th, 2025