Dog Food Review Orijen, Blue Buffalo, Taste of the Wild....Which is healthiest?

[@HARPYRON]

Great info BUT how about tell us what Kibble you would use!

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

I really try to show people how to evaluate foods for themselves and not just simply say Feed this and Don’t Feed That. But I will say I feed Science Diet, based on what I know from 34 years working in veterinary nutrition. Of course a brand demonized on most z KZbin videos.

[@leeh9520]

Yes Hill's science diet @@PetFoodPuzzleGuy

[@Mistylynn442]

Go to KZbin search for Veterinarian secret listen to some of his videos. He has some great ideas how to feed your dog how to look after your dog how to keep the vet bills down… there’s also a girl and I can’t remember her name but she talks about nutrition and games and things for your dogs and foods what to feed your dog, but not to feed your dog.. find a holistic veterinarian. My dog has had some problems, and I have gotten her on food that they have mentioned, supplements and other things that he has mentioned and they are helping her.

[@acts2.387]

Thank you !!

[@lovinghobby9072]

​@@PetFoodPuzzleGuyWhat is the best dog dry for small dog like mix chiachuachua? She eats pure balance dry food, but I would like to change to something better. I also give boiled beef and rice mix to her. Should be that new food Orejen?

[@CandiedBibleBits]

This is the best dog food analysis that I have ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@thoroughbredbullterriers9039]

You just got a new subscriber im obsessed with animal nutrition you just taught me 3 things i never knew. Thank You

[@Duncdunc2377]

I would love to see you do a video on royal canine or purina

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

I’ll get there! Thanks!

[@ceciliaault4240]

Great presentation because some of us aren't savvy enough to put all of this together. I would have simply chosen Blue Buffalo because it said "adult maintenance " not realizing that it was equally as bad for 7 year old dogs. Really upsetting how pet food manufacturers get by with deceptive marketing. They could put all that money they spend on marketing into making quality dog food. Thank you for your time making these videos.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Great to have you join us!

[@nv7620]

Awesome video man! 🍻

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Thanks!

[@operationtruth288]

Excellent Information Video

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@robinrossi8169]

So today after watching your video today so thankful for .. I went out and bought blue buffalo chicken and rice for my two little Italian greyhound dogs that are five years old. They looked and smelled and wanted nothing to do with it.. I was surprised because one of my dogs will absolutely eat anything but wanted nothing to do with this food.. I will continue to watch your videos. I do appreciate all the education. You Give us have a blessed day. God bless you and your family. Thank you.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Well thank you very much for the kind words. Many blessings to you too!

[@Uptown_Tito]

Good info! What about nutro max and nutro max ultra?

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

I will add them to my To Do List! Thanks!

[@conroelakegirl]

Really enjoyed your video. Fed Orijen to all my dogs with some lightly boiled chicken breast. We rescued a pit who is 7 now. Feeding her same thing with some addt'l. probiotics and a spoon of Fruitable pumpkin for dogs. Really would appreciate your nutritional expertise on which food to feed.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

well it wouldn't be Orijen....as the video reveals. of course I like the main brands, Hills, Purina, Iams, etc. I like Farmina but quite a bit more money.

[@94kong94]

Hello, thank you for such a great video. If you have the time and wouldn’t mine briefly Tell me how you feel about royal canine labrador and wellness complete

[@rcas350pilot8]

Very helpful, tnx

[@natdrew8705]

What do you feed your dogs or what would you recommend?

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

My main purpose of my channel is to educate pet parents so they don’t get manipulated by pet food marketers. I try not to make direct recommendations. I feed and/ or would feed Science Dirt and Purina diets. Though I don’t appreciate Purina’s dishonest marketing, they make some good foods.

[@lovinghobby9072]

​@@PetFoodPuzzleGuyThank you very much for a video. Please could you recommend for mix chiachuachua small dog is the best dry food based on if you havemy dog what would buy middleor high budget? She eats now pure balance but I want to switch for the best quality. I also give her boil beef and rice daily/baby carrot and broccoli are her treats. I just want to switch her dry food to better. Thank you ahead for your reply and thank you very much for your time.

[@StephanieStoudt-uv8nv]

You probably explained this before but I didn’t catch it… what is in a protein source that causes it to be a poor source and causes higher mineral levels? Thanks

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Bone, hair, hoof, feathers, anything foreign. And meat naturally has phosphorus too.

[@cindybutler8093]

Hi can you please explain to me how to read on the dog food bag the nutrition label with the protein in percentage into grams like the chart that you are referencing and the numbers in the calcium phosophate from ratio to the numbers on your chart, thank you.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Cindy, unfortunately the bag does not give you that info. Most websites don’t either so you have to email or call the company.

[@George.J]

Taste of the wild even markets all life stages as a great thing; they appeal to people with multiple dogs/cats of different ages. The consumer thinks they don't have to go through the headache of choosing a diet for every pet, but alas, they don't know that this could be truly detrimental.

[@porkchop3094]

Can you do a comparison on Victor and Diamond?

[@andregiroux9839]

hello ..how do you figure out the gram content of protein and phosphorus

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

I call the company. Many won’t know what I’m talking about. Most companies can give you percentages on a dry matter basis. Many of my reviews and comparisons have to be done that way if they can’t give me grams per 100 kcals. It’s not as accurate but close. You would think since it’s nutrients that matter, that they’d have that info available.

[@ManfordWade]

It’s been a while since I’ve watched started using Science diet for my Rottweiler and he has been doing great but the last few months his right hip has been bothering him a lot. Can you recommend a good joint medicine for him ?

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

You didn’t mention the age but if arthritis is diagnosed I did a video on an amazing arthritis diet from Hills. Could be a minor injury that will heal too.

[@mauriciomurcia7243]

Thanks, great information. I have a 4.5 month old French Bulldog and Im going to start feeding him with Orijen Amazing grains for Puppy. What do you think about that one. Also, what’s the best food for puppies in your opinion for my Frenchie ? Thanks

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@mauriciomurcia7243 I’m not a fan of Orijen. I’ve done a few videos on their Adult and Senior. For puppies you can’t go wrong with the name brands; Scuence Diet, ProPlan, RC.

[@mauriciomurcia7243]

@@PetFoodPuzzleGuy thanks for your prompt response. What would you recommend to be the best for my puppy frenchie from those you told me. I trust your expertise and I would change to that without hesitation

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@mauriciomurcia7243 I trust Science Diet since I know it best, Fed quite a few puppies with it, both large breed and toy breeds. I appreciate your trust in me.

[@unknownsource4359]

Acana wholesome grains is a great kibble as well.

[@jorgejimenez4829]

Also pure balance from Walmart as well as Merrick food

[@shawng6415]

What do you think about stella and chewys?

[@vinry28]

Can you review Acana dog food? Esp the healthy grains one. Thanks!

[@Lala.10]

Which food would you feed for a 1 1/2 old dog he’s a American pit bull, healthiest for a budget; thank you ❤🐶

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Science Diet, Purina. … then Iams being the least expensive

[@Lala.10]

@@PetFoodPuzzleGuy thank you 💙🩵🐶

[@kafani12]

I'm in Texas can you take a look at the Heritage Ranch by HEB

[@youthought1343]

Thoughts on Wellness core? Looking for a good puppy food for a golden retriever weighing around 60 lbs but so many contradicting messages 😢

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

I trust the Large Breed Puppy foods from Purina and Science Diet but any name brand is fine. It’s adult and senior foods that really differ.

[@christineperry4700]

cannot find mineral content on bag. looking at hills and kirkland bags. where do you find this?

[@AnimalDocRea]

Can’t wait to see the Ollie and farmers dog!

[@kellywilliams9860]

I truly appreciate your videos and the information provided. Can you please advise what YOU feel is the healthiest puppy food and healthiest adult dog food of any type? We have done our best to sift through the minutia and research, we have tried many types of dry kibble and also frozen raw over the years in an attempt to provide easily digestible and “ healthy”. You are so accurate about the marketing and the guilt. It is very disheartening that it is so difficult to figure out what the TRUTH really is when trying to give our pets the “best”. Thank you.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Kelly, thanks for writing! I can only understand nutrition from how it has been taught to me by top board certified nutritionists over 34 years… and the results of that research and knowledge. First of all, puppy food is pretty easy. They are only puppies for a year and I really never found a puppy food that was deficient. Any reputable dry brand is fine. Science Duet and ProPlan are my go tos. Adult I would say the same thing. I see no benefit of raw. I just don’t. The arguments against dry kibble is all emotional and/ or philosophical. I only trust companies with a team of board certified nutritionists who have a track recited of success. Since I did vet nutrition I consider a company that can produce those diets can produce a diet for a healthy pet. It’s so sad but so simple! Provide optimal nutrients to promote health and reduce risk of disease. Most companies have no clue about that. It’s all a marketing game to look better than the rest. I’m glad you are enjoying my videos! I’m trying !

[@j.c108]

Hi! Would you mind sharing your opinion on Smack dog food?

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Checked out their website. Actually the first thing I noticed was the 5.5 lb bag for $96.00! Of course they feature lovely ingredients and beautiful pictures. Nutritionally, the guaranteed analysis shows 52% protein. There is no dog alive who needs that much protein! Absolutely not one. It also states it’s for All Life Stages so it’s puppy food and so is not optimal for adult or senior dogs. What’s really revealing is they claim life stage nutrition is just marketing, the same as the grain free myth. That’s absurd! Life stage nutrition has been accepted by nutritionists for decades. Grain free was simply marketing with no scientific basis. The calorie count is quite high at 480 kcals per cup, way too high for most normal activity dogs. You would feed so little I’m concerned the dog wouldn’t feel satisfied. So based on all that, this food just ain’t worth it!

[@cryptoandcloud]

I use Carna4 as a primary, Open Farm's wet and broth as a topper. I been looking into Spot & Tango unkibble but they have sweet potatoes as the 3rd/4th ingredients. What are your thoughts on potatoes and sweet potatoes in food ingredients?

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

I know of no reason to be concerned with either potato. Sweet potatoes are a bit higher in carbs but again, no concern to me.

[@KarenTweedy-vd6fb]

Solanine. And what I consider to be excess carbs. I know the dose makes the poison. But I don’t see why a dog would need potatoes. As someone who thought I was feeding the best kibble to a rescue dog I got at age 2 (a well-marketed salmon and sweet potato kibble), I was devastated when he developed insulin dependent diabetes at age 10. I immediately switched him off of commercial kibble onto a homemade recipe that included a veterinarian-developed mix that delivered low glycemic nutrients in an amount calculated based on his weight/age/health conditions. It allowed me to get his weight normalized and according to my vet who always bragged on me, he stayed amazingly healthy until he passed at age 16 when most diabetic dogs only live for two years after diagnosis. I’m a little flummoxed by the mind-set that the quality of the nutrients doesn’t matter as long as they are measured as being there. What about the various different amino acid profiles etc? But then again I am a human nutrition nerd and ICU RN who has been 6 years Ketovore/carnivore myself with awesome results after a deep dive into all of the lies we have been sold for decades that actually opposes what the science and the anecdotal experiences reveal about what constitutes healthy food and is making humans sicker and sicker by the day. So I’m willing to consider opinion from someone who has been more imbedded in the industry. But I will never again buy the type of food that either caused or at least exacerbated my previous dog’s diabetes. So no potatoes or rice or grains for either me or my almost 1 year old dog. 😁 🐶And I’m off to hunt for the science on the matter. I’m also gonna check out the Carna4 brand you mentioned. Thanks!

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@KarenTweedy-vd6fb hey Karen, (my wife’s name) I can understand your position on carbs. In the human world there is a lot of good debate. Since dogs are omnivores like us there could be something to it. The board certified vet nutritionists I talk with are still not convinced. Time will tell. My wife and I are considering trying carnivore to see the results! Not sure I can do it! No bread or beer??? Your comment that the quality of the ingredient doesn’t matter, as long as it’s there is of course the big lie of the pet food industry and is why I started my KZbin channel after retiring! The quality determines the nutrients delivered, and that’s the only thing that affects your pets health. Since you’re into all this for people, my main concern with carnivore is the impact it has on the micro biome in our gut. When I left Hills just last year they were discovering all kinds of benefits of the gut. I know a meat only diet will drastically change the bacteria in my gut and there is still very little peer reviewed studies yet. Great short term results are great but but are there unintended consequences? Gotta love science!

[@Vendeevictores]

Have you ever done a video on a brand called Health Extension? I have been giving my now 2 year old Bouvier this food at the recommendation of my breeder whose dogs do well on it. My dog is not very fond of it.

[@Vendeevictores]

Yes you did a video. I will watch it. Thanks.

[@florensiaw9044]

Any suggestion a suitable kibble for a nursing rottweiler dog mama??’

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

In the 3rd trimester switch to a good named brand puppy food. Not a large breed puppy food because they would be lower in calcium. (Or should be). Mom can stay on that puppy food till the pups are weaned. Do not give supplements to her. She and the pups in her are getting what they need from the food. Best of luck to mama! Exciting !

[@carmenruiz537]

Puppy food evaluation please. I’m getting a french bull dog. Please include a food or several you would recommend/feed to your own dog.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

It’s been a few years since I looked at puppy foods but any of the name brands are fine. It’s when they are adults and senior that foods really differ. I have fed all my puppies Science Diet But would feed Purina as well. Just don’t overspend on marketing!

[@tomasrande1]

Please tell me the best puppy dog food for a Akita?

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

I do have a puppy video on here but I do like and have used Science Diet Large Breed Puppy dry

[@tomasrande1]

​@@PetFoodPuzzleGuy You are so informative..... I appreciate you getting back to me so quickly. I have subscribed. Thanks, Rande

[@rickysemaria188]

Can you review Sundays for Dogs pet food.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

working on that one!

[@martijnjong3244]

Hello sir, im from Holland and I wanna switch to a barf raw diet for my Germand shepherd x Black wolf and my Tibatin mastiff. Im researching a lot about what food is best. So my question is could you make a video about a raw diet and what meat has the best amino acids. I see a lot off websites these days that promote barf food and theyre all byproducts that dont get consumed by us humans and I was wondering if theyre as healthy? I asume they are or is there maybe a trick in the sleeve where the byproducts / leftovers dont get tested on diseases? Thanks in advance!

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

I am not an expert on barf or raw diets, but I can tell you there is nothing wrong with by products. The problem is the quality of by products. It can range from high quality organ meat to pretty much junk. If you are buying the meat yourself, you know the quality. Now your only issue is finding a balanced diet from a real board certified vet nutritionist.

[@kylasbibi]

This was a very interesting video. For me, what have been helpful would have been the range of mineral levels we should be looking for and if it matters for particular breeds of dog. I’m guess I’m asking, where do we find the guidelines you are using (ie: lower minerals means a higher quality of protein ingredients). Also does it matter that the meat has already been processed into meat meal? I’m asking because we know for humans, the more processed a food the worst it is for humans. Does that hold true for dogs as well. My apologies for asking so many questions. I really want to have a way to determine what is good for my pup.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

The ranges in good texts books are in percentages and still quite wide a range. Every food I’ve looked at has always been good to extremely excessive, never too low.. but again if it says All Life Stage they have already told you they are excessive! That’s the easiest way! It does not matter if it is raw, cooked meat or cooked into a meal. Protein is protein. Vitamins are diminished in cooking but there should be a vitamin mineral supplement anyway. Everything you hear about meat meals being low quality is a flat out lie. The formulating of these diets is very different than human processed food, using horrible unhealthy stuff we all know. Pet food marketers try to describe kibble as over processed to sell their foods. All lies.

[@jabba682]

Showing how to look at the phosphorus and calcium totals to determine the quality of protein was very informative and useful Thank you

[@Samshootsvids]

Good video but could probably be five minutes. Could you also please recommend your overall preference if not these three?

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Thanks for the feedback. I’ve never been good at short speeches but need to work on it! I don’t like recommending products but my preferences are Purina and Hills, though the personalities of the companies could not be any more different. I try to just judge the foods by the nutrition.

[@asteward1201]

Do you have a specific brand that you recommend? I have a puppy but noticed with the blue Buffalo he vomits.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

I feed Science Diet to my dogs. I was a veterinary rep with them for 34 years. I trust their nutritionists and their nutrient levels over anyone else’s. But I will say the mainstream puppy foods are all good. No need to go expensive.

[@jorgejimenez4829]

What about 4health Strive orange blue and red bag. 🤔

[@scottsewell7078]

What dod food do u feed ur dod?

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Science Diet

[@edschulhof6303]

Free run chicken means they are not kept in cages, but are in a large barn or other structure. They usually do not have access to the outside. Hill's Adult Perfect Weight dog food says it is formulated. Several others say crafted. Does that mean taste tested? They all say no chicken by-product meal. But they all have meal. Seems to be a fine technical line.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

I am all for more humane treatment of livestock. Absolutely! I’m not surprised Perfect Weight had no feeding trials. The diet is so close to its counterpart on the vet side, Metabolic, which had far more testing as a weight loss diet, that it was within the “family” so no trials needed. It’s the same with new flavors of the same diet. Now if you make a truly unique diet like vegan or crickets it would make sense to do feeding trials. But sadly probably 99% of foods are simply formulated these days. Crafted is not an AAFCO term but taste tested wouldn’t be included in AAFCO trials. No by products is just marketing BS. If they use organ meat it’s by products, whether still fresh meat or dried into a meal. It’s not really a fine technical line. Organ meat, which Americans don’t eat, gets labeled by products. Could be from human grade chickens or yucky junk. Meal is another issue. That simply means that meat source was cooked and dried into a powder. Again, could be high quality, could be junk! And I pray if you’ve been watching my videos you know how to tell!!!

[@edschulhof6303]

@@PetFoodPuzzleGuy Crickets! LOL Remember to 🎵 🎶 Always let your conscience be your guide! 🎵🎶

[@edschulhof6303]

@@PetFoodPuzzleGuy Cats need the nutrients from secreting organs, such as liver and kidneys. They should be no more than 5% of a cat's diet. The heart is muscle meat. Same as sirloin beef and chicken legs, wings and thighs. The more the muscle works, the more taurine. Fresh is much better for cats than any processed food. Since I started feeding my two cats chicken dark meat and raw ground beef, there has been no more throwing up. So far, no hairballs, either. I do brush them frequently. The litter boxes barely need cleaning.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@edschulhof6303 you trying to start trouble?

[@edschulhof6303]

@@PetFoodPuzzleGuy Probably! I don't want you to get bored!

[@mamabear5320]

I just stumbled across this video and I’m disgusted by the marketing shenanigans of these companies. I would like to know what food other than these three would be better for our dogs.

[@lindagirl1140]

I was confused at the end when you said Orijen won, just after saying that it was for all stages of development as well. I feed my dog Orijen so I’m left feeling unsettled…

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Sorry for the confusion. What I meant was, based on the nutrients I checked Orijen had the best quality ingredients and of those three had the best nutrient profile…. But still excessive as far as optimal goes. And I’m surprised at $4.00 a lb on Chewy, I don’t see the value.

[@linat70]

Are any of them cooked different? I know they cooked under a high heat I personally like farmers dog. I also make meals, but when I need to give dog food, I include that.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Foods are cooked in different ways. A good company has to have the expertise to use any method and have the final nutrient levels be bioavailable and optimal. Farmers Dog nutrient levels are high enough for puppies, therefore excessive for adults and seniors.

[@thoroughbredbullterriers9039]

No kibble is healthy no matter what the bag says. And im getting Bob Ross vibes with this guy. Good Video

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

That statement just can’t be supported by decades of proven research and results. Bob Voss? Interesting.

[@truthhurts9924]

FYI, Please, be careful when you mention Purina. Purina has poisoned hundreds of thousands of dogs and killed many thousands of dogs from contaminated food. They also produce chicken feed and were possibly culpable for the recent egg crisis. When you mention Purina and fail to mention their horrible record, you lose credibility. Maybe just don't mention Purina.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Well, I am working on a video comparing Purina’s dry cat food. I am not a fan of Purina because they make some really good foods but also others that aren’t. Should be that inconsistent! After 34 years in the business I am not aware of them poisoning hundreds of thousands of animals. My main purpose is to help pet parent understand pet food marketing and how to evaluate a diet. I try to stay out of the politics.

[@jujubunnybea]

WOW… clearly as a consumer who knows nothing about dog food and it’s nutritional content this is eye 👁 opening ! I really just want to feed my three year old Chihuahua the best food that I can afford to feed her… even after watching this I still have no idea what to feed her to keep her healthy and happy 🤷‍♀️ Not to leave out… do I feed dry / kibble, wet / can, freeze dry, raw…etc ❓❓❓❓❓ I LOVE that you are making these videos… but I’m just more confused as ever on what brand and type of dog food to get 😢 Clearly you are an expert and I’m soooo not 🤪 Hope to learn what to feed asap … I don’t want to harm my dog with the wrong food😫 Thank You and I look forward to more dog food videos from you Thank You 🥰🐾

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Thanks for writing your thoughts. I know it’s confusing and I tend to rant, but I don’t want to just say Feed this! I can say the most expensive foods are no better than the mid range. Science Diet, Pro Plan, Fromm, etc are mid range and provide the nutrition your pup needs. I hope my other videos help too!

[@Duncdunc2377]

I would recommend purina it’s backed by science and vets and it’s not expensive like these other foods!

[@staciamj1]

Why don't you care about the first five ingredients? What ingredients do you care about?

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Staci, great question! First of all, the first 5 ingredients? Why hot the 6 or the first 3? The first 5 is a marketing trick because those are the ingredients that are manipulated on the ingredient panel. It’s a marketing tool, not a way to evaluate a food. No nutritionist Evers said Loom at the first 5 ingredients! The pet food marketers pushed it well. I care about all the ingredients because they deliver nutrients which will either help my pet or hurt them with harmful excesses. But as a consumer, they’ve convinced you to look at 5 ingredients they have purposely used to get you to buy, yet you have no idea of the nutrients provided. It’s all about looking good rather than being nutritious. I hope you’ll watch a few more of my videos as I explain it all in detail in many of them. And please ask more questions!

[@christineperry4700]

not showing even the percentage of salt.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

I compared sodium mg per 100 kcals in a few videos but found they were all so similar it wasn’t relevant. But thanks for noticing!

[@christineperry4700]

have almost every brand bags of food. super frustered as cannot find what you are talking about on any bag.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

So sorry for the confusion. You won’t find any of it on the bag! Usually not on the websites either. They don’t talk nutrition with you, just marketing! The bag will tell you if it is an All Life Stage food. That’s at least easy. Don’t feed that food to an adult or senior because it’s puppy food! I call the companies to get the real info. And some of them still won’t tell you!

[@edschulhof6303]

Blue cat food has chicken meal and fish meal. What they would never feed a dog, is ok for cats? Fresh or raw ingredients in a dry food is meaningless after everything has been rendered. I agree, I would never feed any of these to a dog. Or any dry food, for that matter! You knew I had to say that ! LOL

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Of course!

[@Mistylynn442]

None

[@ChristineB9046]

Hello, I just found your video as I was looking for the best food for my soon-to-be 7 year-old American Cocker Spaniel. I am so frustrated and confused about all the marketing videos out on KZbin and the "gazillion" brands and types of dog food: grain-free, grain-inclusive, freeze-dried, raw, baked, etc., etc.. My Cocker used to be on Royal Canin Breed Specific Cocker Spaniel dry food. However, since the famous pandemic, I cannot find this food anywhere anymore. Since then, I have been trying different brands like: Proplan, Open farm, and now, Petcuran Go-Solution. The RC Breed Specific had 23% protein, so I have been trying to stay in the 22 - 28% range for my Cocker and I also stay with the grain inclusive type of food. I have found your video very informative and quite interesting and I am glad I found you. I will check out your other videos. In the meantime, is there a particular brand of food that you would be inclined to give to a Cocker Spaniel who is going to be 7 years old in October? It is really difficult and time consuming for us, concerned pet parents who only want to give the best to our furry babies, to find the ideal brand of food. Oh, did I mention that I also have a cat, which is another saga all on its own to try to find the best possible food! So, thank you for doing these videos and telling it like it is. I am sure I will learn a lot from you! Cheers from Canada!🐶

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Welcome! I can only share my knowledge and experience over the last three decades. Don’t let it drive you crazy! Most if it is just marketers and snake oil salesmen trying to sell you something. They are always looking for ways to say they’re different and better. I’m a big Science Diet fan since I know the company so we’ll and always compare nutrients, which is all that matters. At seven, the age related disease risk starts to increase so the super high protein boutique foods are not appropriate. Home cooking is great if you have a well balanced recipe and stick to it. Raw has absolutely no benefit over cooked but don’t tell the raw fans that! Lol! Don’t feed anything that says For All Life stages! My videos explain. Keep your pup at a healthy weight and get them exercising and that’s even more important than the food! So relax and go for a walk!

[@ChristineB9046]

Thank you so much for your input!@@PetFoodPuzzleGuy

[@blackrain6425]

Ziwi dry dog food 8.8lbfor $200

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Are you kidding me!!!!! That can’t be right!

[@johnboyce5045]

@@PetFoodPuzzleGuy I just looked, $218. for air-dried beef!

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@johnboyce5045 I don’t even have a response to that!!!

[@elizabeth-2213]

I can tell you from 15 years exp that Blue Buffalo is straight garbage now compared to what it was 10 years ago. Don't waste your time w/that crap. We use Orijen right now but are looking for something better since they were just bought out by Arcana which is owned by parent company Mars which also makes crap foods like Iams & Royal Canin.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@elizabeth-2213 hey Elizabeth. I agree about Blue but I don’t believe they were ever good. My vet clinics saw more issues with Blue over the years than any other diet. I consider Orijen the same, just more expensive! Yes, I hate Mars buying up everything but the brands are still made separately and some are healthy and some are not. Can’t rule them out just because Mars is the parent company. Hills as been owned by Colgate for over 40 years but has hired the most board certified vet nutritionists and chemists and has furthered canine and feline nutrition, producing some amazing diets… but owned by a company that makes soap and toothpaste!

[@shivaskrivs2612]

Big pet food industry (Hills) shill. Do your own research people…

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@shivaskrivs2612 come on, you can do better than that. Whose research are you looking at?

[@topg3200]

Acana, orijen, taste of the wild is the best… how are you gonna compare foods with grain, corn and wheat to those without corn grain, wheat?

[@tricogustrico]

Not a fan of the background music. Pedigree dog food is better than the foods in this video.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Thanks for the feedback. I don’t like the background music either but most videos have it. Next one will be silent! I need to do Pedigree.

[@isabelrussomolina3697]

Conclusion none of the best three is good,the best we can do is cook for our pets

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Isabel, yes and no. It can be the best if you are following a recipe that delivers optimal nutrient levels. That’s the important part. Even proponents of home cooking admit probably more than half do it wrong. You can have the best of both worlds, quality ingredients and optimal nutrients, but you can’t have both if you’re just winging it.

[@isabelrussomolina3697]

@@PetFoodPuzzleGuy thanks for the information